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BAPL Outreach<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Our library actively \u201creaches out\u201d to our community residents, daycares, schools, businesses, and organizations to promote the mission of the library and all of its wonderful programs, services, and resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To learn more about any of the following specialties, please contact Regina Kochmaruk, Outreach Librarian, at 610.867.3761 x219 or email<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”50px” rt_padding_bottom=”25px” 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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Children\u2019s Storytimes<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Sharing stories and books with children is both a natural and essential part of a preschool\u2019s early-literacy curriculum. Our experienced Youth Services Outreach Librarian offers fun and engaging storytimes to daycares and preschools throughout our service area. Each program is typically 30-45 minutes in length, and can be thematically structured to fit the needs of the teachers and children. [\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”25px” 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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Parent Engagement \/ Family Events at Schools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]For your next parent workshop or family-fun event, consider inviting the library to be a part of your efforts in reaching out to parents! Literacy research emphasizes that children\u2019s reading and writing skills begin in the home. Helping parents understand the importance of reading aloud to young children and supporting life-long learning is what we\u2019re all about! We can offer library card registration, facilitate fun literacy-related activities, or present demonstrations on how to use the library\u2019s many online resources for reading, research, education, and personal and professional growth.[\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”50px” rt_padding_bottom=”50px” rt_padding_left=”35px” rt_padding_right=”35px” 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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Summer Reading Club Presentations<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]One of our highlights – Summer Reading Club presentations to our local elementary schools! The purpose of the library\u2019s summer reading club is to ensure that children continue to read over the summer months by offering incentives, prizes, and free library programming. The presentations are fun and informative and can be customized to fit the school\u2019s preferences, from brief classroom visits to longer school assemblies. So don\u2019t turn away the mad scientist, private eye, or pirate captain at the door\u2026it just might be your friendly librarian fancying a chat about summer reading.[\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”50px” rt_padding_bottom=”25px” 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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Community Events<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]We welcome the opportunity to proudly present our public library at your community event! This is a great way for your organization or business to show that you value and support the public library. We have appeared at the Cops \u2018N\u2019 Kids Celebration of Reading, PEEPS Fest, college fairs, community fairs, farmer\u2019s markets (and more) with information tables, crafts, activities and games. The bookmobile may also be available dependent upon time and location of event. [\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”25px” rt_padding_bottom=”25px” 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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Teacher Support<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]Our outreach librarian welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively throughout the year with teachers and librarians to reinforce the importance of reading for learning and for pleasure. We strive to provide a collection of materials and information resources for both teachers and students to excel academically in school and to enjoy reading. With the Bethlehem Area Public Library Card for Business<\/strong><\/em>, BASD teachers may request materials from the library\u2019s collection for classroom use. [\/vc_column_text][\/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_top=”25px” rt_padding_bottom=”25px” 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”]\t \n\t\t
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