BAPL’s Summer Reading programs are going strong! Several hundred adults have stopped by one of the BAPL libraries to pick up a “Bookopoly” Challenge Chart – and there is still time for you to get one. The Adult Summer Reading program runs through August 1. The challenges offer fun ways to connect with reading and […]
Think summer reading challenges are only for children? Think again! This year, Bethlehem Area Public Library invites adults to join the fun with our Adult Summer Reading Challenge, running from June 14 through August 1. Our challenge takes the form of a “Bookopoly” game board, available at any BAPL library location – even our Bookmobile! […]
Do you like a challenge? Is there a book you have been meaning to read? Do you like to win prizes? What if you could do all of these things at once? Sure, you might say, the library has a Summer Reading program for kids, but what can adults do? Good news! BAPL doesn’t limit […]
Homebound patron, Joann B. won August’s “Safe at Home” gift basket! This basket contains: Zen garden Self-care journal Paper lantern Votive candles Votive candle holder $30 gift card to Roasted. Many thanks to all of our patrons for participating and to our generous Friends of the Library who made our “Tails and Tales” events and prizes […]
Summertime…and the reading is easy… The Bethlehem Area Public Library’s summer reading contest for adults continues until August 14. Just write a short review of a book that you’ve read, submit it online, at one of our libraries, or at the Bookmobile and you will be entered in our weekly raffle! Last week’s winner was […]
Entries in the Book Review Raffle cover a wide range of books – what a great way to find something new to read! Lauren B. tells us about Fatima Farheen Mirza’s first novel, A Place for Us: A Place for Us is the debut novel of a young author and what a debut it was! […]
Our Adult Summer Reading program continues this week! Our third randomly selected raffle winner is Christine M. who won a gift card to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. She recommends You Are Special; Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor by Fred Rogers: This book is a compilation of “words of wisdom” from beloved […]
Gail R. has won June’s “Grow Through What You Go Through” Gift Basket! This basket contained: book on growing your own home gardens “Design Your Own Planters” kit, “Save the Bees” Pollinator Cactus Glass Ceramic Flower Pot “Love Our Planet” Tote Bag Seeds from the South Side Branch’s Seed Library $30 Gift Card to The […]
Congratulations to our Week 5 2019 Adult Summer Reading winners at the Bethlehem Area Public Library! Main Branch Week Five prize recipient, Missy B, won a $25.00 gift card to Backdoor Bakeshop. South Side Branch Week Five prize recipient, Anne E, won a $15.00 gift card to Carlos’ Bakery. Our Adult Summer Reading Program continues this week with a $40 gift card […]
Congratulations to our Week Three 2019 Adult Summer Reading winners at the Bethlehem Area Public Library! Main Branch Week Three prize recipient, Amy G., won two Bethlehem Multi-site Museum Passes to Bethlehem Historic Museum & Sites. South Side Branch Week Three prize recipient, Carlos R., won a $20.00 gift card to Lehigh University Book Store (Barnes and Nobles). Our Adult […]
Congratulations to our Week 2 2019 Adult Summer Reading winners at the Bethlehem Area Public Library! Main Branch Week Two prize recipient, Amanda A., won a $50 Gift Card to Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. South Side Branch Week Two prize recipient Josephine S., won the Under the Stars Gift Basket. Our Adult Summer Reading Program continues […]