Bethlehem Area Public Library: The Swifts Are Back! By Jennie Gilrain

Wonderful news! The swifts are back! And they are using the Masonic Temple chimney as a roosting site for spring migration.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Five-Time Emmy Winner Coming To Lehigh Valley Bookfest With Closing Keynote

On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., the Lehigh Valley Bookfest will hold a closing presentation.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Bethlehem Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Value Line — Investment Guide Free With Your BAPL Library Card

Value Line has long been a popular print resource at the library for investors. Now you can access it remotely using your library card.

City of Bethlehem: Aquatic Staff Needed!

Lifeguards and pool cashiers are needed to work at our pools this summer. Lifeguards earn $10/hr and pool cashiers earn $8.75/hr.

City of Bethlehem: Earned Income Tax Filing Extension

The PA Department of Revenue and the IRS announced that the income tax filing deadline for the final annual return(2020)is extended to May.

5 Ways to Celebrate National Donate Life Month

Donors are heroes! Would you save a life if you could?

City of Bethlehem: Hill To Hill Bridge Rehabilitation Community Input Requested 4/12-5/7/21

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites community members to participate virtually April 12th to May 7th, 2021.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: April Library Board Meeting

Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library's April board meeting will be held online on April 12, 2021 at 6pm.

City of Bethlehem: Hill To Hill Bridge Rehabilitation Community Input Requested 4/12-5/7/21

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites community members to participate virtually April 12th to May 7th, 2021.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Have A Phone? Have A Question? Text A Librarian!

BAPL is happy to announce a new “text a librarian” service. All you need to do is send a text to us at 610-222-7337.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: A Make-Your-Own Ernest Hemingway Story

Ernest Hemingway helped to redefine American writing in the early 20th century through his stories and novels.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Coolidge Branch Closed Thursday, April 8th

Our Bethlehem Township location will be closed Thursday, April 8th. We are installing more shelving to grow our Coolidge collection.

City of Bethlehem: Employment Opportunity With The Bethlehem Police Department

The City of Bethlehem Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Try Something New In 2021 With The Toni Morrison Book Club!

Join the conversation about one of America's most important novelists.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Important Notice Regarding Overdue Fines At BAPL

Starting with any items checked out today (4/5/2021), overdue fines will be assessed for late items going forward.

Youth Services, Main Library: April 2021 Events And Happenings

are held outside near the tea house or on the side porch. Events will be modified to observe social distancing guidelines. Masks are a m ...

Bethlehem Yard Waste Facility Opening At 9 Am, Monday April 5th

The Bethlehem Yard Waste Facility, located at 1480 Schoenersville Road, will be opening at 9 am on Monday April 5, 2021.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Youth Services Main April 2021 Events And Happenings

Masks are a must for those 2 years of age and older. Please bring a blanket for seating. No registration is required.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Outdoor Book Sale: Main Library, March 27

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is holding an outdoor booksale at the Main Library (11 W. Church St.) on Saturday, March 27.

Bethlehem To Partner With Kellyn Foundation To Help Increased Food Access

City of Bethlehem and the Kellyn Foundation have combined forces to increase access to healthy foods in the City of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Coolidge Branch Closed Thursday, March 25th

Our collection will be growing with the addition of more shelving at our township location!

Bethlehem Area Public Library: March Library Board Meeting To Be Held Over Zoom

Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s March board meeting will be held online on March 8, 2021 at 6pm.

Bethlehem To Host Virtual Stormwater Q&A, April 1st And 6th

Starting this spring, City of Bethlehem residents will see a small monthly stormwater fee charge on their utility bills. 

Bethlehem Area Public Library: 100 Years…100 Yearbooks

Liberty High School’s 100th graduating class in 2022, the Bethlehem Area Public Library is creating a digital archive of LHS Yearbooks.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: Update On Library Services: March 1, 2021

BAPL Main, South Side, and Coolidge are now offering public computers again, in addition to limited and by-appointment browsing.

City Of Bethlehem Partners With Northampton County For Christmas Decorating Grant

The City of Bethlehem would like to extend its gratitude to the County of Northampton for the partial funding received for the decorating.

City of Bethlehem: Road Work Beginning Friday, February 26, At 7 A.M.

1st Street and Founders Way: Beginning Friday, 1st Street and Founders Way will be closed

Bethlehem Area Public Library: BAPL And The (Cold) Case Of The Missing Keys

Libraries can sure be helpful, sometimes even in ways you wouldn’t expect!

City of Bethlehem: Recycling Updates For Week Of February 22: Curbside Pickup

Please leave your materials curbside and Republic Services will attempt to pick up missed areas on Tuesday 2/23/21.

City of Bethlehem: Recycling Updates For Week Of February 15/22: Curbside Pickup

Republic will attempt to service these missed areas again on Monday 2/22/21.

City of Bethlehem: Recycling Updates For Week Of February 15: Curbside/Recycling Center

City of Bethlehem’s Thursday 2/18/21 curbside recycling services are postponed. Make-up services will be performed on Saturday 2/20/21.

City of Bethlehem: Recycling Updates For Week Of February 15

Due to the pending snowstorm, City of Bethlehem’s Thursday 2/18/21 curbside recycling services are postponed.

City Of Bethlehem Declares Snow Emergency Effective 8 A.M. Thursday, February 18, 2021

City of Bethlehem Declares Snow Emergency Effective 8 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021

Bethlehem Area Public Library: BAPL Partners With Lehigh Valley Reads For The Million Minute Challenge In March

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is proud to partner with Lehigh Valley Reads for its Million Minute Challenge beginning in March. 

City of Bethlehem: Now Accepting Applications For Recreation Summer Positions

The City of Bethlehem Recreation Bureau is currently accepting applications to staff our park, pool and tennis programs for 2021.

City of Bethlehem: Fire Department Requests Fire Hydrants To Be Accessible

The City of Bethlehem’s Fire Chief, Warren Achey, is requesting citizen’s assistance in helping ensure that fire hydrants are accessible.

City of Bethlehem: Recycling Updates For Week Of February 8th

Recycling Center: Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center on Illick's Mill Road is now open for business.

Bethlehem Snow Ending Effective 9 A.M. Monday, February 8

City of Bethlehem Snow Emergency to end Monday, February 8, 2021 at 9 a.m.

Bethlehem Area Public Library: SAVE OUR SWIFTS! By Saving Their Urban Habitat

Join us (virtually) for a series of presentations in partnership with Lehigh Valley Audubon Society and the South Side Initiative.