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BAPL Offers FREE Text Service
Ever have an answer at the tip of your tongue, but just couldn't remember it? Now you can have the answer at the tip of your fingers by texting your questions directly to the Library.
Ever have an answer at the tip of your tongue, but just couldn’t remember it? Now you can have the answer at the tip of your fingers by texting your questions directly to the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Simply send a text to 260BAPLTXT (2602275898).
This FREE library service is perfectly suited for any inquiry that can be answered in short responses (160 characters or less). Our reference librarians will answer questions during library hours within 2 hours, with most texts getting a response in minutes. Texts sent after hours will be answered the next day the Library is open.
Erin Poore, Head of Information Services at BAPL, is excited about this new way to serve the public’s needs. “Texting is a fast, effective way to communicate reliable information. Our reference librarians can even send a link to provide additional source information”
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Although the Library does not charge for this service, text plans vary and cell phone providers may charge customers for sending and/or receiving text messages depending on individual plan.
Complex questions or those that require additional research can be answered in person, by using BAPL’s e-resources at www.bapl.org or by phoning our Information Desk at 610-867-3761 x224.