BAPL is opening at noon today, February 3, 2021. No library items are due. There is no bookmobile service today.
Due to the current snow emergency, the Bethlehem Health Bureau is cancelling today’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
All BAPL locations are closed today due to the snow. No library items are due.
Curbside Pick-Up: Due to the recent snowstorm, City of Bethlehem’s Tuesday 2/2/21 curbside recycling services are canceled.
All BAPL locations are closed today, February 1, 2021 due to the snowstorm. Stay safe and warm, everyone.
City of Bethlehem Declares Snow Emergency Effective 7 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021
Mayor Bob Donchez announced today that the Bethlehem Health Bureau is partnering with the Wind Creek Event Center.
All BAPL locations are closing at 1pm today due to the icy conditions.
The bookmobile will not be making its route today due to icy conditions on the roads. Stay safe, everyone!
The Bethlehem Yard Waste Facility, 1480 Shoenersville Road, will be closed starting Sunday January 31, 2021 through the end of March 2021.
We 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.
Interested citizens are encouraged to send their letter of interest and resume to the Office of the Mayor.
The bookdrops outside the Main Library were destroyed in a traffic accident yesterday and have been removed.
Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez announces that the Bethlehem Health Bureau will expand vaccine distribution.
Due to these problems which are outside the customer’s control, the City has suspended all penalties and late fees on overdue utility bills.
The City of Bethlehem’s Enterprise Zone helps to facilitate economic development and renovate blighted properties.
There are only 24 World Heritage Sites in the United States.
BAPL Main, South Side, and Coolidge are now open for limited and by-appointment browsing again as of January 11.
New Year’s Eve has always had a profound effect on me, but none more than this year.
Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s January board meeting will be held online on January 11, 2021 at 6pm.
We asked BAPL staff members the question: “What was the best book you read this year?” and are happy to share the answers here.
Mayor Bob Donchez announced today the availability of the new My Bethlehem PA App.
ArtSmart is the after-school program held at the Banana Factory that brings art programs to middle and elementary school students.
Unity Bank Donates $34,200 to 19 Food Pantries in Lehigh Valley and New Jersey, including the Easton Area Community Center
Chesterbrook Academy hosted a virtual fundraiser to purchase PPE, and students created holiday cards for hospital staff and patients
As winter sets in our local businesses need us now more than ever.
Bethlehem Area Public Library will be using the following operating model effective Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
Mayor Bob Donchez announced today that based on Governor Wolf’s latest shut down order, the Municipal Ice Rink will close at 12:01 a.m.
Students held a toy drive and donated more than 80 gifts to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program
Please note that we are currently not accepting books or other materials at the Main Library, effective November 24.
The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.
You can purchase one of many services and offers to help support Studio 11, the FREE public recording studio at BAPL.
The City of Bethlehem's Fall/Winter 20/21 Newsletter is now available.
By purchasing one of the following items you will help us fund the operation of BAPL's Studio 11 for another year.
"I thank you for watching my budget address and I hope to see you on the streets of Bethlehem during the holiday season."
Thanks to all the participants who made the parade a success and congrats to all the winners!
BAPL Main, South Side, and Coolidge are now open for limited and by-appointment browsing!
Please note that the library will have a delayed opening this Friday.
Read all about the new buildings, services, and other highlights from 2019.
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