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 6-6:30pm 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. For archive meeting minutes, click here.

2011 minutes (pdfs)

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

Strategic Plan (pdf)
Opening Doors: 2010-2015 strategic plan

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

annual report     2011-12 budget     2010-11 budget     2009-10 budget     2008-09 budget

policies (pdfs)
bylaws borrowing citizen participation in library board meetings collection development confidential records conflict of interest displays and exhibits drug and alcohol gifts, memorials and bequests group study room use harassment insurance payment	Internet investment library card meeting rooms mileage reimbursement patron conduct programming public access tv purchasing policy social media solicitation and distribution seminars, conferences and professional memberships