This is probably, short of a few areas colleges, the nicest library in the LV by a long shot…read more * There's only one parking lot in the back of the building and while it's not too large, I've never had trouble finding a space although if you did I guess you would be parking on the street which around here is kind of sketch. * Nice longer hours being open until eight Monday thru Thursday. * Nice sized children's area on the second floor and if the noise level is a bit too much on the other side of the second floor there is an adult's only area which is normally pin drop quiet. * Now that the libraries in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton have joined forces one library card allows you to borrow from all three and return books to all three very much hassle free. * If there is one negative it would be that don't come trying to use one of their computers for any online activities as while there are a good number of terminals they are regularly full and people camp out for what seems like forever. * While a library has existed in Allentown for over one hundred years, the current building was built in the early 70's and quite honestly it looks like it. Also, don't let Google fool you into thinking that there are other Allentown library branches because this has been it since 2009 when deep state budget cuts forced the Emaus Avenue branch to close. For right now this is our go-to library when needed as everything is new-ish, clean and the staff is very customer service orientated. What's not to like?

I will agree with other reviewers. This is a very nice library. But I'm most disappointed with the…read morelack of professionalism and tolerance that some of these staff members have shown. I was recently here one night reading a book and waiting for my son to finish up with his study group and as I'm sitting there. These two staff members were whispering loudly about some incident that must have happened. And as she was talking the man's first question was ,Were they Hispanics? Are you serious. Is that the first thing that come out your mouth? Wow and I thought Allentown was more diverse than some of the suburbs. But I guess bias behaviors are everywhere these days. Guess I wont be coming here no more neither will my children. STOP JUDGING SO QUICKLY

We have been happy with our son's educational choice.Muhlenberg offers a balance of academics and…read morean engaged community. His dorm is lovely (much nicer than my other son's dorm was at another school), his friends are fantastic, and he is thrilled to participate in activities. The campus has a genuine community feel. Academically, the professors care about students and make connections with them. The small class sizes and accessible faculty have meant that he has been offered opportunities that would not have been available to him at a larger schools. We feel confident that he is developing strong critical thinking, research, and communication skills that will prepare him for graduate school, which is his current trajectory. We are thrilled with the choir program (if your kid sings, join their choir!), which has been both enriching for him. We are also excited about the study abroad program he has applied to, as it reflects the school's commitment to global learning and academic exploration. If there is one area for continued growth, it would be investing in additional faculty and modest campus expansion, as the school's strong programs and close-knit environment would benefit from slightly increased capacity. Overall, this has been an excellent choice!

Just moved our son in and I was really disappointed with the cleanliness. His dorm room floor was…read morehorrible. I do not think it was mopped after the previous students moved out. The oven and fridge in the common room had spilled food in them and the counters were not wiped down...and this was on day 1! I expect that kind of thing mid-semester, but this seemed a bit much on the first day. Our son went to the gym and he said all the equipment looked like it needed a good cleaning as well. The people have been very nice so far and I have been pleased with the interactions he's had with administration, but I was disappointed on the cleanliness.

Incredible place for doing homework n reading books. Ac provided. Restrooms. Billions of books…read more Friendly librarians. Comfortable chairs tables

This library is a gem! It's a center of our Coopersburg / Center Valley area for families, and it's…read moretucked right in by the Rail Trail here and soccer fields... all great things in real "hub" of our community! I think it should be more heavily funded and expanded with greater book collections for all our students in the area, including college/grad students etc. Also, it should have a coffee shop attached to it for those who want to check out books and go drink some coffee... akin to the Barnes & Noble sort of experience, or far better yet, Powell's Books of Portland, OR! Anyway, great little libraries are key to great, thriving communities for families and this one is a great start!!

Very community-centric and kid-friendly. The staff are supremely helpful, and the atmosphere gives…read moreoff a very cozy, local vibe. They also occasionally have rare literature and movies on sale at rock-bottom prices. Even the high school students who volunteer there are remarkably polite and can help you find what you're looking for.

Very very helpful, kind and welcoming staff members…read more I really enjoyed the selection of magazines!!! Outside- A wonderful spot that overlooks the city. There are some cute little children's activities to do there but overall there is a huge Christmas tree, and a very wonderful library. It was nice to walk around with friends !

I've been going to the Bethlehem Library, main branch, since I was a kid, and it's always a…read morecomforting feeling walking into that historic building. I'm sad they got rid of the microfilm readers; I guess those were moved to the Allentown Library. Makes sense that these aren't as popular as they used to be, but I'll miss heading down to BAPL and idly scrolling through old newspapers for an hour or two. Anyway, the selection is basically good here. Lots of new fiction and classics, and a solid collection of DVDs and audiobooks and CDs. The staff is sometimes friendly, sometimes not as friendly. They're mostly fine. But the noise level of BAPL main branch . . . I have never been to another library as loud as this one. At any given time, library patrons are talking at normal volume, using noisy phones, or just generally, you know, not being silent, which is what you're supposed to be at a library. Isn't that one of the oldest rules of civilization, that you shut your mouth when you enter the hallowed grounds of the town library? When I was there a few days ago, a band concert or practice, I couldn't quite tell which, was going on in the "Quiet Study Room" between four and five o'clock. The doors were shut but of course it was extremely loud. I can't imagine them doing this kind of thing at Easton Library or really any other library I've visited in my entire life. I'll keep going to BAPL, I love a library, and like I said, their selection is good. But this is not a place I'd go and spend a couple hours just enjoying the atmosphere (or microfilm newspapers); when I go to BAPL, it's to grab something I've already researched on my own, and get out.

Overall friendly service, but can be a little rude. The decor is a little dark and outdated in the…read morebuilding, but there's a large section for children and plenty of seating and computers. It seems like the selection could be updated but I know they have a program with the other libraries.

Worst library ever. Stuck up people, who not only don't answer the phone, but are very stuck up and…read moreunfriendly, unhelpful. Should get rid of ALL of them and start over. No reason for the snooty attitude, and the worst attitude of any library I've ever been to in 66 years. Need to shut down and see how real libraries operate, before doing it your way to alienate people who need services. Stuck up personell need to be replaced. I will not be talked to the way I was recently. What a HORRIBLE place.

Excellent resource. Children's activities were outstanding with yoga for toddlers in a side room,…read moreand a play area in the children's section. Children's computer games are available. There is a Chinese book section! And the flower gardens outside are very pleasant. Every town should have a library this good

For people that work at a Library, they're very rude. Even the higher ups are not very polite.read more

I've only been to this BAPL location once. DH wanted a specific book and, for some odd reason,…read morethey shelved it at the Southside location. It's small with a tiny selection, but it does have a decent sized computer lab, if you need that. Parking is a pain, though. Unlike the main branch, which has a decent amount of street parking plus after hours parking in the city garage, street parking at this branch is very difficult at times. I'd go to the main branch, unless you see online that the title you need is here.

I absolutely love this store!! I find the employees to be consistently helpful and they really do…read morego above and beyond (in my opinion) to make recommendations, etc. I bring my service dog with me and they treat both of us with respect. It's a nice place to relax for awhile, also.

overpriced when you can find Used for much cheaper online don't like the new renovation eitherread more

I stumbled upon this library by accident due to my daughters taking dance lessons in the basement…read moreevery week and after a few months it really grew on us enough that even though it's out of our way we come here now instead of dealing with the more hostel and inept staff of the BAPL. While it may be a bit of a pain to some, the HAL does not open their outside book drop when the library is open so you always are handing it to a person inside or are putting your material in their inside drop area which is right at the front desk so you know they have the book and there is no mystery as to where it may have vanished. Also they allow you with ease to renew things over the phone. More than once we forgot to return something and were not near any options for the Internet but one easy call and the items were promptly renewed without hassle. Try that with the BAPL. It's like getting wisdom teeth pulled through your ear. While the catalog is naturally smaller they have most of what you would want and their magazine choices are quite vast. HAL is not for everyone due to it's smaller size but it works for us and we'll be coming for the foreseeable future.