On Wednesday April 4 at 5:00 pm, an important event is being held at BAPL. In partnership with the Bethlehem NAACP, the Bethlehem Area Public Library will serve as a gathering place for participants from neighboring colleges and organizations to march peacefully in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. […]
The world of Wes Anderson is coming to BAPL this spring. The filmmaker, known for his wit, ingenious style, and thoughtful craftsmanship, is the focus of a film series kicking off at the library this Saturday, January 20. First up is Anderson’s first feature film, Bottle Rocket (1996), the story of three best friends who […]
“Christmas City” Saturday Dec 2, 11-12:30, Main Library Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal songs, stories, and art activities. Live music and dance presentations plus kid-friendly refreshments. There might even be an appearance by you-know-who! All ages, no registration required. Held at the Main Library. [/vc_column_text]Teen Holiday Movie Night for grades 6-12 Dec 20, 6pm-8pm Come […]
Episode #2 of the BAPL podcast is here! Some time I will even learn the name of it! In this episode, I interview WDIY’s Shamus McGroggan. Shamus is the co-founder of Tape Swap Radio, the radio show and now full-on media organization that (among other things) hosts interesting bands here in the Valley. They hosted Mirah […]
Indie rock icon Calvin Johnson is bringing his latest band, Selector Dub Narcotic, to the Bethlehem Area Public Library for a performance on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Also performing will be Lehigh Valley indie rock band VoirVoir and New York City/Washington D.C. psychedelic pop band Secret Cities. The concert will be the second in Tape Swap […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is taking part in the global celebration of International Day of Peace. Also known as “Peace Day,” September 21 is a date designated by the United Nations for “humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.” It will be celebrated locally with […]
Celebrated Puerto Rican graphic novelist comes to the Bethlehem Area Public Library, September 16th 3pm Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is the creator of La Borinqueña, a new and original comic book character that has grown into a cultural phenomenon and a nationally recognized symbol of Puerto Rican patriotism, social justice, and equality for all. Miranda-Rodriguez will be speaking about […]
Welcome to Episode One of BAPL’s new podcast. Author, journalist, and all around great-guy Geoff Gehman is my first guest (and my first Geoff). We talk about baseball great Carl Yastrzemski, who is the subject of Geoff’s upcoming event at BAPL on September 28. We also talk about Geoff’s latest writing project and we even […]
Congratulations to this week’s final Adult Summer Reading Club winners! First prize recipient, Geoff M. won a Penn State Women’s Polo Shirt valued at $30. Second prize goes to Nancy M, a $20.00 gift card to Saladworks. Thanks to all our ASRC participants this summer who gave us so many wonderful reviews. And thank you […]