by Compendium News Staff | Nov 13, 2020 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Bethlehem Area Public Library, in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History, is proud to present TUG!, a new Bethlehem Steel-themed children’s book by BAPL children’s librarian Catherine McCafferty. TUG! is a picture book about a tow tractor that...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 14, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Josh Berk, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Area Public Library, was on ABC Action News. Watch the story to learn the fate of the forty-year old overdue book, “Happy Birthday Baby Jesus.”
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
I Like Being Loud in the Library (Official Music Video) The Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) released a music video today! The song is called I Like Being Loud in the Library and features the voices and musical talents of many community members. The song was...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 13, 2019 | Library News, Resources of Interest
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is proud to announce a major upgrade to a one-of-a-kind local resource. Check out BAPL’s World War II database, where you can find over 12,000 entries on local service people from WWII. This collection includes the many accounts...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 4, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Bethlehem Area Public Library had early 20th century poet Hilda “H.D.” Doolittle’s childhood home recognized as a Literary Landmark, near where the Bethlehem Area Public Library now stands. The library is now using GoFundMe to raise money to commission a...