Bethlehem Area Public Library

08/30/2026

Calling all teens who need community service hours for middle school and high school requirements! Join us for our first meeting on Monday, September 14th from 6:30-7:30 PM. All are welcome :) Want to join the email list for upcoming events and ? Send us an email at [email protected]!

08/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the pet portrait painting class at the south side branch today, everyone did a wonderful job! 🐱🐶🐾

08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day and to celebrate BAPL staff matched their dogs to the library job they would have based on their personality! 🐶🐾🦴

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08/26/2026

Explore the Main Library first floor's hidden gems

08/25/2026

Meet the artist! 6pm, Sept 9 at BAPL! Register here: https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/author-event-32905

08/25/2026

“Reading inspires us to dream.” -Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Dolly Parton was a literacy advocate and loved inspiring children to read. She started the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in 1995. With the help of partners and organizations, they gift books to children newborn through 5 years old, for free. 🩷

08/25/2026

Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
11:00am–12:00pm

Discover your family roots for America's 250th birthday!

In this hands-on genealogy workshop, participants will learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and other library resources to dig deeper into your family history.

Registration recommended: https://tinyurl.com/b2nwscyc

Bethlehem Area Main Library
11 West Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5888

08/21/2026

Meet & Greet Family Storytime with BASD's New Superintendent, Dr. Lajara!

Meet the new superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District, Dr. Renato Lajara, in this special family storytime! Dr. Lajara is looking forward to reading a story or two and meeting and greeting parents and students of all ages. He will be visiting the South Side Branch this August:

August 22nd @11:00am | South Side Branch

Please help the library in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Lajara!

08/20/2026

Here is a great upcoming event we're working on with Lehigh Valley Public Media! "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure" September 19 at 11 AM - 12:30pm. This event is held at the Lehigh Valley Public Media building. Register today - free to attend!

Get ready to join your favorite Sesame Street pals on a wild elephant adventure before anyone else!