Bethlehem Public Library Closes to Public in Response to Coronavirus Concerns
March 13, 2020
BETHLEHEM, N.Y. – In response to the rapid spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in the interest of public health and safety, Bethlehem Public Library will be closed to the public from 5 p.m. Friday, March 13, until further notice.
As a public gathering place, the library is exercising caution to protect the health of the people who use the library and the community at large. Closing the library is the final step in a tiered response to the growing coronavirus concern. Staffers will provide regular updates on the website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org and on social media. They are also looking at ways to provide limited services during the closure. Bookdrops will remain open, and the library will be relaxing their fines policy during this time.
In the meantime, Bethlehem cardholders will have access to the following online resources without even stepping foot in the library.
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As a public gathering place, the library is exercising caution to protect the health of the people who use the library and the community at large. Closing the library is the final step in a tiered response to the growing coronavirus concern. Staffers will provide regular updates on the website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org and on social media. They are also looking at ways to provide limited services during the closure. Bookdrops will remain open, and the library will be relaxing their fines policy during this time.
In the meantime, Bethlehem cardholders will have access to the following online resources without even stepping foot in the library.
- Download e-books, audiobooks and e-magazines through OverDrive. Additional e-magazines are available through Flipster. Click on the eContent graphic on the library’s home page at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org to see what’s available.
- Stream movies or explore one of The Great Courses through Kanopy. The digital content can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. To get started, or visit bethpl.kanopy.com.
- Browse the Research page for access to local history resources, newspaper archives, encyclopedias, Consumer Reports and more.
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Contact:
Kristen Roberts, Public Information Specialist
KristenR@bethpl.org, 518-439-9314, ext. 3019
