Reserve a Room (by room)

BAPL has two telework rooms available at Main Library. Each room is equipped with electric outlets, tables, and chairs.  Maximum capacity is 6 people. Walk-ins are permitted, but reservations are given preference. Time slots are up to 2 hours. The room closes promptly 30 minutes prior to the library closing.

BAPL has two telework rooms available at Main Library. Each room is equipped with electric outlets, tables, and chairs. Maximum capacity is 6 people. Walk-ins are permitted, but reservations are given preference. Time slots are up to 2 hours. The room closes promptly 30 minutes prior to the library closing.

The Bethlehem Room is BAPL's Local History Archives at the Main Library. There are a large number of local history materials, including periodicals, news clippings and newsletters, pamphlets, books, directories, maps, and photographs. The room contains a reading area, large format scanner, and catalog computers.

Walk-ins are permitted but it is strongly recommended to book the room in advance as space is limited. Use of this room is restricted to research, it is not for public meeting purposes.

The room closes promptly 15 minutes prior to the library closing.

Please note the following:

1. There is a maximum of 7 hours per week for booking the Studio. Also, bookings are limited to one Saturday a month.
2. Sound engineers are NO LONGER AVAILABLE through the library. If you need a sound engineer, you must provide your own.
3. Room setups and special requirements are not available with Studio 11
4. If you reserve the studio and cannot attend, you must cancel the appointment on this site or by contacting the library.
5. Failure to arrive within 30 minutes of your scheduled appointment without notifying the library will result in the library marking you as a "no show." Repeated no shows may result in the loss of Studio privileges.
6. Use of this room is restricted to Recording Studio usage and is not for public meeting purposes.
7. You must fill out a Studio 11 User Agreement the first time you use the Studio.

Description

The capacity of the Laros Room is 49. The library has ample chairs and folding tables available as well as window screens, a podium, a whiteboard, and a ceiling mounted projector with an HDMI input. The library cannot provide an HDMI cord or laptop. We will set up the room to your specifications. You may rent a meeting room at the Library for your group by phoning 610-867-3761 x262 or through the form below. Please be aware that at least one week notice is required for booking meeting rooms.

Full policies and procedures can be found here.

Fees

Rental fees for nonprofit groups, with proof of 501(c)(3) status and PA Sales Tax Exemption (who are not charging attendees a fee), is $30.00 for up to four hours, plus $7.50 per additional hour. For nonprofits without 501(c)(3) proof and PA Sales Tax Exemption (who are not charging attendees a fee), 6% PA Sales and Use Tax will be added to your rental fees.

All other groups, including for-profit business groups, nonprofit organizations that will be charging attendees a fee, and private parties – $ 100 for up to 4 hours, tax included. Each additional hour is $25, tax included.

Payments can be submitted via check, cash, or via credit card: Submit a payment online.

Description

The capacity of the Cohen South Meeting Room is 75. It includes the southern part of the Cohen Room and has a ceiling mounted projector with HDMI input. The library cannot provide an HDMI cord or laptop. The library has ample chairs and folding tables. We will set up the room to your specifications. You may rent a meeting room at the Library for your group by phoning 610-867-3761 x262 or through the form below. Please be aware that at least one week notice is required for booking meeting rooms. Disclaimer: this room is above BAPL's recording studio.

Fees

Rental fees for nonprofit groups, with proof of 501(c)(3) status and PA Sales Tax Exemption (who are not charging attendees a fee), is $50.00 for up to four hours, plus $12.50 per additional hour. For nonprofits without 501(c)(3) proof and PA Sales Tax Exemption (who are not charging attendees a fee), 6% PA Sales and Use Tax will be added to your rental fees.

All other groups, including for-profit business groups, nonprofit organizations that will be charging attendees a fee, and private parties – $150 for up to 4 hours, tax included. Each additional hour is $37.50, tax included.

Payments can be submitted via check, cash, or via credit card: Submit a payment online.