Take an American Sign Language class with Udemy - a free eresource available with your Library Card!
Gale Presents: Udemy has
more than 6,000 video-based courses in business, technology, software,
and personal development—and nearly 2,000 courses are taught by
instructors in their native language (French, German, Japanese,
Portuguese, and Spanish).
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.
At the Bethel Park Public Library, we invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you're a longtime patron or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. Our library provides online courses, in-person classes, story-times, computers, 3d printing, guest speakers, guitars, book clubs, gaming groups, crafts, and so much more ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect.
Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Whether you’re preparing for a career change, launching a business, raising a family, or embracing retirement, the Bethel Park Public Library is here to support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities.
Materials donated to the library must meet the same standards as other materials
for inclusion in the library's collection. If a donated item is not added to
the collection of BPPL, it may be given to another library, placed in the
library's book sale or discarded. The revenue from any item sold will be used
to benefit the library. All gifts are accepted with the understanding that
someday it may be necessary to deselect the item(s). The library cannot commit
to perpetually housing a donation.
With the limited storage space that we have, we are now accepting donations ONLY ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH from 10AM - 5PM.
The Library is happy to accept both adult and children's fiction and non-fiction titles as well as CDs/DVDs, games and puzzles in good condition.
The library cannot accept items that are:
Marked
Yellowed
Brittle
Infected
Musty
Damaged
Duplicates of an item which the library already has a sufficient number
Outdated items
Condensed/abridged titles
Textbooks
Get a look at the current bestsellers in The Catalog!
Ask your Librarian for assistance putting a hold on an item if needed.
Don't forget to check Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla for the ebook or audiobook.
From Oprahdaily.com, The Best New Books to Read This Spring!
Please ask your Librarian for assistance locating an item if needed.
Don't forget to use the ebook/audiobook services Libby and Hoopla (apps available).
Discover the inspiring collection of movies with female directors, showcasing the unique perspectives and creative visions of female filmmakers. This selection of movies on Hoopla (free Library service) highlights the diverse storytelling and artistic contributions of talented women directors, offering a rich array of cinematic experiences. Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.
Listen NOW (no waiting, no holds) to the Wicked movie soundtrack with the free Hoopla app and your Library Card or visit hoopladigital.com
Also available: Wicked: the musical cast recording!
We may not always understand the plan or will of God and what He allows in our lives; however, there is hope on the other side of every trial life has to offer! "Journey of Faith, Challenges, and Courage" is the testimony of how one's character can be shaped through life events - good or bad. The voice of this beautiful matriarch, Alma Gilliam, exudes warmth, faith, strength, and courage through every page as she chronicles some of the most impactful life events she has endured. As she shares her testimony of triumph over racism, loss, and unfathomable pain, you will cry, you will laugh, you will rejoice, but most importantly you will be inspired to believe that God's hand will carry you through any life challenge if you just choose faith!
Purchase "Journey of Faith, Challenges, and Courage".
Mango is an online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages - over 70!
March is Women's History Month.
Check out the womenshistorymonth.gov and the Library's U.S. History in Context database for articles, photos and more.
It's the last week of the Adult Winter Reading Club.
Still time to enter online or at the Library to read and win prizes!
Ask your Librarian about our ebook/eaudiobook services - Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla.
Call the Library to take a free class!
Check out these items for additional information.
