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Welcome to Youth Services at BAPL!<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted” rt_padding_top=”25px” rt_padding_left=”35px” rt_padding_right=”35px” rt_padding_bottom=”25px”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

\"\"Summer Reading at BAPL: June 2 – July 26<\/h2>\n

Complete a registration form online or at any BAPL location. Our Summer Fun program is open to children ages 3 – entering 5th grade who reside in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township (Northampton County), or Fountain Hill. Each week, complete at least 5 Summer Fun Activities and color (or circle) the corresponding block. Visit any BAPL branch during the listed weekly dates to collect your weekly prize and raffle ticket. You must bring your Reading Log to collect your prize – keep it in a safe place all summer! Can\u2019t make it to the library? No worries – we are happy to see you on your next visit when you can collect the prize for the current week (prizes will not be given out for previous weeks). The last day to check-in at the library and collect a prize is Saturday, July 26, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raffle prize winners will be notified the week of August 4, 2025. Raffle prizes must be picked up by Friday, August 29, 2025.<\/p>\n

Registration form for kids age through-entering 5th grade<\/a><\/p>\n

Teen Reads Raffle for grades 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n

Download your reading log here<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”35057″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text]Take a virtual tour of the Main Library’s Frances L. Barnard Children\u2019s Center<\/a> and young adult area where babies through high schoolers can explore and learn in a relaxed atmosphere. For special programs, our R.K. Laros Children\u2019s Program Area provides an activity space with \u201ctree-house\u201d views![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”13138″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_cta h2=”Upcoming Events for Kids at BAPL” add_button=”right” btn_title=”Upcoming Events” btn_i_align=”right” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-book-open” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com%2Fevents%2Fupcoming%3Fage_groups%255B188%255D%3D188%26age_groups%255B47%255D%3D47%26age_groups%255B170%255D%3D170%26age_groups%255B189%255D%3D189%26age_groups%255B49%255D%3D49%26age_groups%255B183%255D%3D183″]Looking for storytimes or other library events for kids? See the full calendar here.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”e-resources” add_button=”right” btn_title=”GO” add_icon=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-search” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bapl.org%2Fyouth-services%2Fe-resources%2F”]Trusted online resources for school projects and research.<\/a>[\/vc_cta][vc_row_inner rt_row_style=”global-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_wp_text]<\/p>\n

Cruise into Kindergarten with this fun game!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Learn about Worldreader and Lehigh Valley READS<\/p>\n