Coats for Kids Project benefitting students at Freemansburg Elementary School and Marvine Elementary School in Bethlehem
The quijada is a rattling percussion instrument found in South American and Central American music.
Mayor Bob Donchez announced today the following promotions in the City of Bethlehem Police Department.
Stop by the Main Library to purchase one of the snazzy T-shirts! The art is by acclaimed children’s book artist Zachariah OHara.
Please note that BAPL’s Coolidge Building is closed 11/3 and 11/4. Other library locations are open as usual.
It’s National Friends of Libraries Week and that’s a great time to express our gratitude!
The D&L Trail will be temporarily closed from Allentown to Sand Island West for resurfacing work starting Tuesday, Oct. 20.
BAPL will hold another drive-up book sale on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies last.
The use of solid fuel fire pits, solid fuel portable outdoor fire places and any other open burning is a violation of City Ordinance 1501.
The library will open at 12:00 noon this Friday, rather than our usual 9:00 am opening.
An historic day in City Hall as Michelle Kott is sworn-in as the first female Chief of the Bethlehem Police Department.
The Second Meeting for Bethlehem Climate Action Plan is scheduled.
The South Side Kids’ Room is an interactive Bitmoji classroom where families and young patrons can explore the library virtually.
BAPL is holding a Ghost Story Writing Contest that will run until Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
Friends funds underwrite the majority of free, innovative programs and events at BAPL.
Captain Kott has been with the Bethlehem Police Department since 2004.
Census data determines representation in government and it is so important our community be accurately counted.
The Coolidge Building like other BAPL locations is not open for browsing.
BEDCO is seeking a licensed Plumber and HVAC contractor to purchase and install upgrades to Pi: Partnership for Innovation.
November 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the last steel made in Bethlehem.
Today we remember and honor those lost 19 years ago, September 11, 2001.
BAPL will like to thank all of our participants for participating in the first-ever Summer Reading Writing Contest, “Imagine Your Story."
Beloved magazine Mental Floss has long been collecting and sharing facts to a huge audience for many years.
His retirement is a result of the consequences of his recent re-posting of an offensive Facebook post.
Here’s a BAPL update as of September 2, 2020:
City of Bethlehem once again receives the Mission Lifeline: Gold Plus Award from the American Heart Association.
Public computers are now available at the Main Library by appointment only.
The next drive-up book sale is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until supplies last.
Bethlehem has released their 2019 Report on Citizen and Police Interactions.
The next one is set for Saturday, Sept 19. at the Main Library (11 W. Church), scheduled to run from 10-2 or until supplies last.
This report contain information regarding Citizen Complaints, Quality Control and Citizen Perception of their Police Department.
The City of Bethlehem Human Relations Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
The parade was to be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 and would have been the 99th annual Halloween Parade in the City.
We had a great turnout this year and we are thankful for all that participated!
Students held an online donation drive, wore yellow and participated in a lemon face challenge to raise funds and awareness
Students created handmade cards and collected donations of personal care items, games and activities for Old Orchard Health Care Center
Bethlehem City Council will conduct a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 6:00 PM.
Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a seventh week with some great reviews!
Students made cards and artwork for residents of Country Meadows of Bethlehem to lift their spirits