{"id":34647,"date":"2024-10-01T14:52:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T18:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bapl.org\/?p=34647"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:52:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T18:52:29","slug":"a-sleuth-y-success-sherlock-holmes-event-and-vintage-book-fair-at-bapl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bapl.org\/a-sleuth-y-success-sherlock-holmes-event-and-vintage-book-fair-at-bapl\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sleuth-y Success: Sherlock Holmes Event and Vintage Book Fair at BAPL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bethlehem Area Public Library&#8217;s recent Sherlock Holmes event on September 28 was a smashing success! With a day full of literary excitement, the event kicked off with a vintage book fair that ran from 10 AM to 5 PM. Book collectors, sellers, and enthusiasts had the chance to browse and purchase a wide array of books, from affordable paperbacks to rare an<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fphl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/461514377_988265230011144_3839563389414686098_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=kkX8PYs7Qd8Q7kNvgHW_R_T&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fphl1-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=AoT9icHEN4obeVL6tlq3MOX&amp;oh=00_AYDB0wyFxoY9cAo4hAdWSYcfiwuEcd6DHRzYcXzc95myIA&amp;oe=6701FC32\" alt=\" image of books\" width=\"413\" height=\"310\" \/>d collectible editions. The fair drew a crowd of bibliophiles eager to uncover hidden gems and support a good cause.<\/p>\n<p>The evening event featured a thrilling one-man performance of <em>Sherlock Holmes and The Speckled Band<\/em> by acclaimed actor Neill Hartley. Attendees were captivated as Sherlock unraveled the mystery inside a dark, menacing mansion, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n<p>The rare book auction was the highlight of the evening, with bidders competing for the chance to own a signed copy of <em>The Stark Munro Letters<\/em> by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. &#8220;Conan Doyle autographs are incredibly rare,&#8221; said BAPL Executive Director Josh Berk. &#8220;Owning a signed book by him is a dream come true for collectors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This memorable event was made possible through the generous support of <a href=\"https:\/\/planofprotection.com\/\">Elliot Tracey \u2013 State Farm Insurance<\/a>. Thanks to Elliot&#8217;s sponsorship, all funds raised from the auction and book sales will go directly toward purchasing BAPL&#8217;s new bookmobile, ensuring that the library&#8217;s reach continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the library\u2019s efforts\u2014it was a day to remember for Sherlock fans, book lovers, and supporters of the library alike!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ephemera.mirus.io\/imgr\/250x0\/https%3A\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/static.mirus.io\/images\/dco\/mx\/approvals\/accepted\/J9MGL7W6TGE_agent_avatar_20180704T212536Z_planofprotection_com_ykebn0imti.jpeg?resize=152%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"152\" height=\"152\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/planofprotection.com\/\"><em>Elliot Tracey &#8211; State Farm Insurance<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bethlehem Area Public Library&#8217;s recent Sherlock Holmes event on September 28 was a smashing success! With a day full of literary excitement, the event kicked off with a vintage book fair that ran from 10 AM to 5 PM. 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