The 2020 Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival that has been scheduled for September will not occur due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Bethlehem is filing a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to increase water rates for customers.
The Bethlehem City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 6 p.m.
The Bethlehem Health Bureau is planning on holding several childhood immunization and flu vaccine clinics over the next few months.
Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a fifth week with some great reviews!
Plant-a-Row is a group of local gardeners who supply fresh produce to food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal centers.
This project was funded through the Lehigh Valley Engaged Humanities Consortium and spearheaded by BAPL’s Rayah Levy.
Memorial Pool is progressing nicely after a 6 week construction halt due to COVID-19.
Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a fourth week with some great reviews!
On July 15, 2020, Governor Wolf announced an executive order limiting indoor gatherings to 25 people.
BAPL has temporarily halted the acceptance of donated books, effective July 20.
Please see the following report for a breakdown of applications of force by the Bethlehem Police Department in 2019.
Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a third week with some great reviews.
Police Officers are trained and authorized by law to use force under certain circumstances.
We hope this report sheds light on some of the many services we provide as your police department.
Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued this past week with some great reviews!
This plan has been completed using publicly available data and data supplied by the City of Bethlehem.
Bethlehem Parking Authority partners with ParkMobile for contactless parking in the city.
It does not cover everything that the Bethlehem Police Department does.
As part of our summer reading program, enjoy this video by magician Michael Reist, just for BAPL’s readers.
The CARES Act (CDBG-CV) has identified $200,000 of funding to be utilized by the program that will provide funds for eviction prevention.
Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program kicked off in style this past week with some great reviews!
City residents and visitors are reminded to please use fireworks responsively and with consideration and respect to others.
It’s also kind of annoying when there is a long wait time for the book you are interested in.
BAPL’s online archive of local newspapers has gotten a facelift!
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is committed to actively supporting essential conversations and actions to confront racism in America.
Bethlehem Parking Authority will be offering 40% discounted rates on garage validation tickets for Bethlehem Businesses from July 1 - 31st.
Regina Kochmaruk reached out to small business owners to partner and create a new video series called "Imagine Your Way Around Town."
Please be aware of possible road closures in the afternoon.
'BAPL’s Janine Santoro began conducting an oral history project entitled “Voces de la Comunidad”'
'The Bethlehem Area School District provides free meals for children in Bethlehem ages 18 and under during the summer.'
'The City of Bethlehem will present its annual fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 4.'
'Summer at My Library: Imagine Your Story (June 22-August 15), our summer reading and learning program has gone virtual.'
Residents can read the BPD's Directives in links attached below.
'We’ve gotten some email love notes and even some actual love notes on the books being returned. Keep them coming.'
The book sale is scheduled for June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
'Rescue Engine 6 will soon be completed and join the rest of the Fire Department's Fleet.'
'We are currently seeking applicants for a concession stand operator for both our Earl E. Schaffer Ice Rink and Memorial Pool facilities.'
“We are working closely with the City of Bethlehem on Musikfest 2020 planning and we will look to add in-person elements."