November 11, 2024

Honoring Our Veterans: Stars in the Service Digital Collection Launched

Honoring Our Veterans: Stars in the Service Digital Collection Launched In celebration of Veteran’s Day, the Bethlehem Area Public Library is delighted to announce the digitization of Stars in the Service, a cherished WWII-era magazine spotlighting the stories and sacrifices of local servicemen and women. This collection, preserved from 1942–1945, captures the community’s unity and […]

Local History
August 8, 2024

Two Exciting New Digital Local History Collections Now Online!

Exciting Local History News from BAPL! We are thrilled to announce the digitization of two significant local history collections, now available on our website. This achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of our staff, interns, and volunteers. Photograph and Print Collection Our extensive Photograph and Print Collection, which includes photographs, stereographs, […]

Local History
July 13, 2022

Step back in time with our newest digital collection!

Check out our newest digital collection – the Marlene Spector Levine Postcard Collection!  Here you will find over 800 postcards and photographs showing various Lehigh Valley sights and landmarks as they appeared in the past. The collection was donated to the library by Marlene Spector Levine, a former resident of Bethlehem. She carefully arranged postcards […]

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