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.

2013 minutes (pdfs)

• January 14 - 5:30pm
• February 11 - 5:30pm
• March 11
• April 8
• May 13 - 6-6:30pm for public comment on the proposed library budget
• June 10
• July 8
• August 12
• September 9
• October 15 (Tuesday)
• November 12 (Tuesday)
• December 9

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

facts and figures (pdfs)

• Bethlehem Central School District annual election and budget vote, May 21, 2013
• 2013-14 budget
• 2012-13 budget
• 2011-12 budget
• 2010-11 budget
• 2009-10 budget
• 2008-09 budget
• annual report
• financial statements as of June 30, 2009

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