Bethlehem Area Public Library

Organization Overview

Bethlehem Area Public Library is located in Bethlehem, PA. The organization was established in 1944. As of 12/2019, Bethlehem Area Public Library employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.

For the year ending 12/2019, Bethlehem Area Public Library generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA AND ITS SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DURING 2019, THE BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUCCESSFULLY SUPPLIED THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, BOROUGH OF FOUNTAIN HILL, AND HANOVER TOWNSHIP WITH LIBRARY MATERIALS INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS, ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, DVDS, BOOKS ON TAPE, BOOKS ON CD, AUDIO CDS, AND PLAYAWAYS (MP3 PLAYERS LOADED WITH SPOKEN BOOKS) FOR INFORMATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.THE ADMINISTRATION, CIRCULATION, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS ARE INVOLVED IN MANY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ALL THE PROCEDURES INVOLVED IN THE CIRCULATION AND HOUSING OF LIBRARY MATERIALS; MAINTENANCE OF PATRON RECORDS; PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE; LIBRARY-WIDE PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION; FUNDRAISING; BOOK SALES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS; COORDINATION OF VOLUNTEERS; BOOKMOBILE SERVICES; BUILDING RENOVATIONS; REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES; DELIVERIES TO THE BRANCH AND DISTRICT LIBRARIES; AND VARIOUS OTHER GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. THE DISTRICT CONSULTANT IS DESIGNATED BY COMMONWEALTH LIBRARIES AS BEING THE LIAISON FOR THE BETHLEHEM LIBRARY DISTRICT WITH ITS THREE OTHER DESIGNATED LIBRARIES - THE MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF NAZARETH, THE NORTHAMPTION AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND THE HELLERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE DISTRICT CONSULTANT OFFERS CONSULTING SERVICES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ALL FOUR LIBRARIES IN THE DISTRICT.THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND BANK ACCOUNT RECORDS; PRODUCING MONTHLY OPERATING FUNDS REPORTS AND THE ANNUAL BUDGET; EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE RECORDS; VACATION SCHEDULES; PERSONNEL RECORDS AND PAYROLL; MANAGEMENT OF THE LIBRARY'S FRINGE BENEFITS PROGRAM; MAINTAINING THE LEHIGH VALLEY LIBRARY SYSTEM FINANCIAL RECORDS; ADMINISTRATING STATE GRANTS; AND MAINTAINING THE DATABASE OF LIBRARY CONTRIBUTORS.THE ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS MADE UP OF THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT AND THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN DEPARTMENT. TOGETHER, THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE REFERENCE SERVICE TO THE LIBRARY'S USERS. REFERENCE QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN PERSON, ON THE PHONE, BY MAIL, ONLINE, AND BY E-MAIL.IN ADDITION, THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ALSO HANDLES MAINTENANCE OF THE PERIODICALS COLLECTION AND THE LOCAL HISTORY ROOM; INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES NOT ONLY FOR LIBRARY PATRONS, BUT ALSO FOR OTHER DISTRICT LIBRARIES; AND A NEW OFFERING OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING ADULT PROGRAMMING. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO COOPERATES WITH THE LINDERMAN LIBRARY OF LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ON THE BETHLEHEM DIGITAL HISTORY PROJECT, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY MANAGED BY MORAVIAN COLLEGE. THE SITE FEATURES IMAGES AND TRANSCRIPTS OF PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIAL RELATING TO BETHLEHEM'S FIRST 100 YEARS.THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ARE TO CONTINUALLY MAINTAIN THE LIBRARY'S ADULT BOOK COLLECTION, TO KEEP IT CURRENT AND COMPREHENSIVE AS OUTLINED IN THE "MATERIALS SELECTION POLICY, AND TO ORDER, RECEIVE, CLASSIFY, AND PREPARE ALL LIBRARY MATERIALS (ADULT, CHILDREN'S AND AUDIO-VISUAL) ACCURATELY AND PROMPTLY. THIS DEPARTMENT ORDERS ALL ADULT MATERIALS (PRINT AND NON-PRINT) AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THE COLLECTIONS BALANCED AND CURRENT. REVIEWS NEED TO BE READ, AND SUBJECT AREAS THAT NEED UPDATING ARE IDENTIFIED. OUTDATED BOOKS ARE DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH UPDATED EDITIONS, IF APPLICABLE. ALL CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS ARE ALSO RECEIVED, CATALOGUED, AND PROCESSED IN THIS DEPARTMENT.THE YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDERING AND MAINTAINING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, AS WELL AS A PARENTING COLLECTION. THEY PROVIDE EXTENSIVE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING INCLUDING STORY TIMES FOR ALL AGES, EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS OF A HUGE VARIETY, FAMILY PLACE PROGRAMMING (A NATIONAL INITIATIVE), SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, AND AN ACTIVE TEEN ADVISORY BOARD. IN ADDITION, THEY WORK CLOSELY WITH AREA SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, AND HEADSTART PROGRAMS AND DO OUTREACH PROGRAMMING OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY BUILDING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joshua Berk
Executive Director
$83,979
Sharon Yoshida
President
$0
Jamie Paxton
Treasurer
$0
Jane Gill
Vice President
$0
Annamarie Jordan
Secretary
$0
Anne Felker
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$19,311
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,905,797
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$320,926
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,246,034
Total Program Service Revenue$867,317
Investment income $37,218
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$50,353
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$8,574
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,115,864

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bethlehem Area Public Library has recieved totaling $103,700.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Reidler Foundation

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$47,500
Reidler Foundation

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$47,500
Essa Bank & Trust Foundation

Stroudsburg, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

$8,700
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,892,016
Earnings-$14,167
Admin Expense$9,501
Other Expense$99,454
Ending Balance$1,768,894

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