{"id":3731,"date":"2017-05-19T10:38:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T14:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bapl.org\/?page_id=3731"},"modified":"2024-07-22T14:29:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:29:23","slug":"library-cards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bapl.org\/about-bapl\/library-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GETTING A LIBRARY CARD<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Reward yourself with the many benefits that come with a Bethlehem Area Public Library membership!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re 15 years old and up <\/strong>and a resident of Bethlehem City, Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill or Hanover Township (Northampton Co.) you can apply for your card online<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and we will mail it to you for no charge. When you receive your card you can immediately start using it to check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital Magazines, and access all other BAPL online resources. Then come in to validate and activate your card to enable borrowing books, CDs and DVDs.<\/p>\n

If you are living outside of BAPL\u2019s borrowing area, you may be eligible for a card through the Access Pennsylvania program. To apply for an Access card, use the form below and then come to the Main Library to pick up your card.\u00a0You must bring photo ID and your valid home library card at that time.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ 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=”2768″ img_size=”” alignment=”center”]

Fill out the online form to get your card mailed to you.<\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_column_placement=”middle” 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=”30px” rt_padding_top=”50px”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ 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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For Businesses and Organizations<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Give your business a competitive edge and achieve better results with our eResources!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In today’s highly stressed business environment, achieving more with less is on everyone’s mind. Reliable, up-to-date information your business or organization can use to get a competitive edge has always been at a price \u2014 until now!<\/p>\n

Bethlehem Area Public Library is offering businesses or organizations that are in our Service Area FREE access to all of our subscription-level databases using a Bethlehem Area Public Library Card for Business<\/strong><\/em>. Additionally, your staff will be able to borrow materials from our circulating collections without having individual member borrowing priviledges at BAPL \u2014 a win-win for company and employee.<\/p>\n

It’s fast and easy to get a Bethlehem Area Public Library Card for Business<\/em> with our downloadable application. Return your completed form per instructions and your company and staff will be on a path to business “enlightenment” in no-time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ 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][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]

Download Business Application<\/a><\/div>[\/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_bottom=”50px” rt_padding_left=”35px” rt_padding_right=”35px” rt_bg_color=”#ffffff”][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”]
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Current Cardholders<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]People with current library cards from other public libraries in Pennsylvania can get a library card at the Bethlehem Area Public Library with photo ID and their home library card with a blue and white Access sticker on it (placed by their home library).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]
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Cards for Children<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Parents of children from birth to 14 years of age must sign for the child\u2019s card and show identification. A legal guardian must present proper documentation.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]
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Card Usage<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Your library card is for your personal use only \u2013 each member of your family should get his own.<\/strong> You will be responsible for anything that is checked out on your card, so please don\u2019t lend it to anyone and report it to us immediately if you lose it. Please bring your library card with you whenever you come to the library. If you forget, you must have identification before we will check anything out to you. This is for your protection.[\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”50px” rt_padding_bottom=”50px” rt_bg_color=”#fbf6ec”][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”]
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What’s Needed to Get a Card<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Identification Required for a Resident Bethlehem Area Public Library Card<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][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\/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”][vc_column_text css=””]Column 1<\/strong>
\nOne from this column is sufficient \u2013 these show who you are and where you live<\/p>\n