All BAPL Locations closed Feb 18, 2021
All library locations are closed today due to the weather. No library items are due.
February 18, 2021
February 3, 2021
Delayed opening: February 3
BAPL is opening at noon today, February 3, 2021. No library items are due. There is no bookmobile service today.
February 2, 2021
BAPL closed Feb 2, 2021
All BAPL locations are closed today due to the snow. No library items are due.
February 1, 2021
Library Closed 2/1/21
All BAPL locations are closed today, February 1, 2021 due to the snowstorm. Stay safe and warm, everyone.
January 26, 2021
Closing at 1pm today: Jan 26
All BAPL locations are closing at 1pm today due to the icy conditions. No library items are due. Stay safe out there, everyone!
January 26, 2021
Bookmobile Service Cancelled today, 1/26/21
The bookmobile will not be making its route today due to icy conditions on the roads. Stay safe, everyone!
January 25, 2021
Main Library Book Drop available again
We were able to come up with a temporary solution to the damaged book drops, so the Main Library book return boxes on Church St. are now available again. They may be used as normal at this time. So return those books and come get some more!
January 20, 2021
Book Drops temporarily closed — Main Library
The bookdrops outside the Main Library were destroyed in a traffic accident yesterday and have been removed. Until they are replaced, books and other library items can only be returned inside during normal library hours. We apologize for the inconvenience!
January 11, 2021
Updated Library Schedule and Services
BAPL Main, South Side, and Coolidge are now open for limited and by-appointment browsing again as of January 11. Masks are required as is standard social-distancing protocol. Please note that the procedure is somewhat different at each location. If you have any questions, please call ahead of time. Main Library Normal hours No appointment required […]
January 8, 2021
BAPL January 2021 Library Board Meeting to be held over Zoom
Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s January board meeting will be held online on January 11, 2021 at 6pm. The virtual meeting will be open to the public as attendees. Attendees will be able to listen to the meeting and make comment at the designated time, following typical public comment procedure. To attend […]
December 17, 2020
BAPL Closed Today: December 17, 2020
All BAPL locations are closed due to the weather today. The bookmobile route is canceled for today. No library items are due.
December 16, 2020
Snow closing Dec 16, 2020
Due to the coming storm, please note the following for today, December 16, 2020: The Main Library will close at 12:00 The South Side and Coolidge locations will not open at all There is no bookmobile service today No library items are due today Look for future updates about the rest of the week as […]
December 15, 2020
Updated Library Schedule and Services
Following Pennsylvania’s mitigation order, the Bethlehem Area Public Library will be using the following operating model effective Wednesday, December 16: All computer appointments will be canceled. All item checkouts will occur at the door of each library location. All returns will be accepted at the drop box of each location. Library staff will continue to […]
December 10, 2020
BAPL Library Board Meeting To Be Held Dec 14 via Zoom
Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s December board meeting will be held online on December 14, 2020 at 6pm. The virtual meeting will be open to the public as attendees. Attendees will be able to listen to the meeting and make comment at the designated time, following typical public comment procedure. To attend […]
November 2, 2020
Delayed Opening: November 6
Please note that the library will have a delayed opening this Friday. We will open its doors at noon. The bookdrops will be open as usual for any returns you may have.