mission statement

Bethlehem Public Library values its responsibility to enhance the general welfare and quality of life in the community and region it serves. The library pursues excellence in its mission: to provide equal and uncensored access to resources and services that encourage lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and professional growth.*
*Statement adopted by the Library Board of Trustees November 17, 1997. Revised and approved September 9, 2002.

meetings and minutes

Board meetings are held at the library monthly and are open to the public. Meetings begin at 6:30pm. The May meeting reserves time from 6:30-7:00pm for public comment on the proposed library budget. Voting on the budget and election of new board members occurs on the third Tuesday in May.

2010 minutes (pdfs)

• January 11
• February 8
• February 17 (Wednesday - Special Meeting)
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10
• June 14
• July 12
• August 9
• September 13
• October 12 (Tuesday)
• November 8
• December 13

2009 minutes (pdfs)

• January 12
• February 17 (Tuesday)
• March 16
• April 13
• May 11
• June 15
• July 13
• August 10
• September 14
• October 13 (Tuesday)
• November 16
• December 14

facts and figures (pdfs)
Financial Statements as of June 30, 2009

annual report     2009-10 budget     2008-09 budget     2007-08 budget

policies (pdfs)
borrowing collection development confidential records displays and exhibits drug and alcohol gifts, memorials and bequests group study room use purchasing policy	harassment Internet library card meeting rooms patron conduct programming seminars, conferences and professional memberships

archive minutes