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BAPL Holidays & Special Closings<\/h1>\n

2025 Holidays & Special Closings<\/b><\/h2>\n

New Year\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Closed January 1<\/p>\n

Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/strong>
\nClosed Mon. January 20<\/p>\n

Presidents\u2019 Day<\/strong>
\nClosed Mon. February 17<\/p>\n

Easter Holiday<\/strong>
\nClosed Fri. April 18<\/p>\n

Election Day Primary (Coolidge Location Only)<\/strong>
\nClosed Tuesday May 20<\/p>\n

Memorial Day Weekend<\/strong>
\nClosed Sat. May 24 \u2013 Mon. May 26<\/p>\n

Independence Day<\/strong>
\nClosed Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5<\/p>\n

Musikfest (Main Library Only)<\/strong>
\nSpecial Musikfest hours TBD<\/p>\n

Labor Day Weekend<\/strong>
\nClosed Sat. August 30 \u2013 Mon. September 1<\/p>\n

Election Day (Coolidge Location Only)<\/strong>
\nClosed Tuesday Nov 4<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving<\/strong>
\nClose at 5 PM Wed. November 26
\nClosed Thurs. November 27
\nClosed Fri. November 28<\/p>\n

Christmas Holiday<\/strong>
\nClosed Wed. December 24
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Main Library<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t \n\t\t
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11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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(610) 867-3761<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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Mon. – Wed.<\/strong> 9AM \u2013 8PM
\nThurs. & Fri.<\/strong> 9AM \u2013 6PM
\nSat.<\/strong> 10AM \u2013 5PM
\nSun.<\/strong> CLOSED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column 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_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_single_image image=”3020″ img_size=”” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][\/vc_column_inner][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”]

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South Side Location<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t \n\t\t
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400 Webster Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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(610) 867-7852<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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Mon. \u2013 Thurs:<\/strong>\u00a010AM \u2013 7PM
\nFri:\u00a0<\/strong>CLOSED
\nSat:\u00a0<\/strong>10AM\u2013 2pm
\nSun:\u00a0<\/strong>CLOSED<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_style=”alt-style-1″ 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_left=”35px” rt_padding_right=”35px” rt_bg_color=”#ffffff” rt_padding_bottom=”0″][vc_column 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_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_single_image image=”3258″ img_size=”” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][\/vc_column_inner][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”]

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Bookmobile<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t \n\t\t
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610-442-2504<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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Bookmobile Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column 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_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_single_image image=”22560″ img_size=”” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][\/vc_column_inner][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”]

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BAPL Coolidge<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t \n\t\t
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2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem PA 18020
\n484-892-6267<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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Mon<\/strong>: CLOSED
\nTuesday & Thursday:<\/strong> 11AM-5PM
\nWeds:<\/strong> 11AM-7PM
\nFri:<\/strong> Closed
\n2nd Saturday:<\/strong> 10AM-2PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][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_single_image image=”29690″ img_size=”” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][\/vc_column_inner][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”]

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Books on the Hill<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t \n\t\t
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Stanley & Spiegal, Fountain Hill, PA 18015
\n(By Fountain Hill Park)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t

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Mon<\/strong>: 10AM-5PM
\nTuesday & Thursday:<\/strong> 1PM-5PM
\nWeds:<\/strong> CLOSED
\nAlternate Fri\/Sat:<\/strong> 10AM-1PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_style=”alt-style-1″ 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_left=”35px” rt_padding_right=”35px” rt_bg_color=”#ffffff” rt_padding_bottom=”0″][vc_column 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_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_left=”35px” rt_padding_right=”35px” rt_padding_bottom=”50px” rt_padding_top=”50px” rt_bg_color=”#fbf6ec”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ 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”]

Patron Behavior Policy (PDF)<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ 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”]
Library Map (PDF)<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ 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”]
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Board Of Trustees 2024<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]City of Bethlehem:<\/strong><\/p>\n