Bethlehem Area Public Library

06/20/2026

A Musical and Trivia! (Grades 8-12, and Adults)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
4:00pm–7:30pm

History and theatre lovers, come one, come all! Don’t throw away your shot at seeing this special musical!

Earn prizes by participating in our trivia game during intermission! Costumes are encouraged! Snacks will be provided!

Registration here: https://t.ly/7dIGP

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

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the flower print music sheet class. Everyone did a wonderful job! 🎶🌷

06/17/2026

As a partner of the Bethlehem Area School District, we would like to invite our Bethlehem library community to complete the school district's survey to help shape the future of the BASD.

Click here for the survey: https://shorturl.at/rlxkQ

06/16/2026

Many thanks to the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival for bringing their Play On! community tour to the Bethlehem Area Public Library. We had a full house for a very entertaining performance of "As You Like It."

06/16/2026

your birth month = random item at BAPL with no explanation

July = unplugged fan in the book sale room
November = monster puppet
February = miniature pink rubber duck
April = analog clock with no arms
June = dated salt container
March = miniature Dino on a rock *not affiliated with the summer reading program theme
October = Skelly and the mummy
January = overstretched glittery ribbon
September = risograph machine
December = seasonal potholders *used all year round
August = half hidden stuffed kitty in the book mobile
May = a sign of Jack Berk, our prior director, urging you to support your local library 🫡

Let us know in the comments below what you got!

06/15/2026

Celebrate 250: Mini Wreath Workshop
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2:00pm–3:30pm

Celebrate America’s 250th with a fun and festive crafting program at the library! Participants will create their own 8-inch wreath using red, white and blue accents - perfect for summer decorating or holiday displays. All materials will be provided.

Registration is required: https://rb.gy/wnlwne

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

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

Join the Adult Summer Reading Challenge now at the Bethlehem Area Main Library!!

06/12/2026

From Polish to Petals: Nail Polish Bottles to Mini Bud Vases Craft
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2:00pm–3:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of creative reuse as we transform empty nail polish bottles into delicate bud vases. This beginner-friendly adult workshop combines sustainability and creativity in a fun, low-stress crafting experience.

Event is limited to the first 15 participants.

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

06/11/2026

Unearthing America’s Roots: Discover Your Family Story for America’s 250th
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
11:00am–12:00pm

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by uncovering the stories hidden in your own family tree. In this hands-on genealogy workshop, participants will learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and other library resources to uncover historical records, trace family connections, and discover the people and events that shaped their American story. From census records to military documents and immigration records, learn the tools and techniques needed to dig deeper into the past.

Register here: https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/geneology

Bethlehem Area Main Library
11 W. Church St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018