Bethlehem Public Library: Two Weeks Left In Our Adult Summer Reading Program

Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a sixth week with some great reviews.

Bethlehem Public Library's Change To South Side Branch Hours

Please note the following change to the hours of the South Side Branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library:

2020 Celtic Classic Highland Games And Festival Cancelled

The 2020 Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival that has been scheduled for September will not occur due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bethlehem's 2020 Water Rate Filing

The City of Bethlehem is filing a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to increase water rates for customers.

Bethlehem City Council Public Safety Committee To Host Virtual Meeting

The Bethlehem City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 6 p.m.

Bethlehem Health Bureau Will Partner With UBMe To Help Operate Vaccination Clinics

The Bethlehem Health Bureau is planning on holding several childhood immunization and flu vaccine clinics over the next few months.

Bethlehem: Have You Been Reading This Summer? Submit A Review And Win Prizes!

Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a fifth week with some great reviews!

Plant-A-Row At Bethlehem Area Public Library

Plant-a-Row is a group of local gardeners who supply fresh produce to food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal centers.

Black Bethlehem Project Goes Live

This project was funded through the Lehigh Valley Engaged Humanities Consortium and spearheaded by BAPL’s Rayah Levy.

Bethlehem's Memorial Pool Coming Summer 2021

Memorial Pool is progressing nicely after a 6 week construction halt due to COVID-19. 

Bethlehem: Summer Reading Reviews Continue

Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a fourth week with some great reviews!

Bethlehem's New Indoor Gathering Executive Order

On July 15, 2020, Governor Wolf announced an executive order limiting indoor gatherings to 25 people.

Bethlehem Library: We Are Not Accepting Donations Of Books At This Time

BAPL has temporarily halted the acceptance of donated books, effective July 20.

Bethlehem's 2019 Use Of Force Report

Please see the following report for a breakdown of applications of force by the Bethlehem Police Department in 2019.

Bethelehem Public Library's Summer Reading Program

Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued for a third week with some great reviews.

Bethlehem Police Department Report On The Use Of Force

Police Officers are trained and authorized by law to use force under certain circumstances.

Policing In The City Of Bethlehem 2019 Report

We hope this report sheds light on some of the many services we provide as your police department.

Bethlehem Public Library: Summer Reading For Adults Continues

Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program continued this past week with some great reviews!

Bethlehem Pollution Reduction Plan Release

This plan has been completed using publicly available data and data supplied by the City of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Parking Authority Partners With Parkmobile

Bethlehem Parking Authority partners with ParkMobile for contactless parking in the city.

Bethlehem Releases Crime And Operational Statistics For 2019

It does not cover everything that the Bethlehem Police Department does.

Bethlehem Public Library Features Magician Michael Reist

As part of our summer reading program, enjoy this video by magician Michael Reist, just for BAPL’s readers.

Bethlehem Partners With Local Non-Profit To Offer Rental Assistance To Those Impacted By COVID-19

The CARES Act (CDBG-CV) has identified $200,000 of funding to be utilized by the program that will provide funds for eviction prevention.

Summer Reading For Adults Kicks Off At The Bethlehem Public Library

Our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program kicked off in style this past week with some great reviews!

Fireworks Regulations Reminder From Bethlehem Police Chief

City residents and visitors are reminded to please use fireworks responsively and with consideration and respect to others.

Bethlehem: No Waitlist Or Holds On Important Anti-Racist Books

It’s also kind of annoying when there is a long wait time for the book you are interested in.

Bethlehem's Historical Newspapers

BAPL’s online archive of local newspapers has gotten a facelift!

Bethlehem Public Library Provides Anti-Racist Resources

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is committed to actively supporting essential conversations and actions to confront racism in America.

Bethlehem Parking Authority Offering Discount Parking Promotion For July

Bethlehem Parking Authority will be offering 40% discounted rates on garage validation tickets for Bethlehem Businesses from July 1 - 31st.

New Bethlehem Public Library Series "Imagine Your Way Around Town"

Regina Kochmaruk reached out to small business owners to partner and create a new video series called "Imagine Your Way Around Town."

Bethlehem: Possible Road Closures For June 27

Please be aware of possible road closures in the afternoon.

A Celebration Of Latinx Stories At BAPL: From 1976-Today

'BAPL’s Janine Santoro began conducting an oral history project entitled “Voces de la Comunidad”'

Bethlehem's Summer Food Service Program At BAPL South Side

'The Bethlehem Area School District provides free meals for children in Bethlehem ages 18 and under during the summer.'

Bethlehem Annual Fireworks To Take Place

'The City of Bethlehem will present its annual fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 4.'

Bethlehem's Virtual Summer Reading Program

'Summer at My Library: Imagine Your Story (June 22-August 15), our summer reading and learning program has gone virtual.'

Bethlehem's Police Department's Use Of Force Directives And Community Engagement Initiatives

Residents can read the BPD's Directives in links attached below.

Bethlehem: Love Notes To The Library

'We’ve gotten some email love notes and even some actual love notes on the books being returned. Keep them coming.'

Bethlehem's Drive-Up BAPL Book Sale

The book sale is scheduled for June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bethlehem Residents: Engine 6 Soon To Be Completed

'Rescue Engine 6 will soon be completed and join the rest of the Fire Department's Fleet.'

Bethlehem: Wanted-Concession Stand Operator For The Earl E. Schaffer Ice Rink And Memorial Pool

'We are currently seeking applicants for a concession stand operator for both our Earl E. Schaffer Ice Rink and Memorial Pool facilities.'