The Old Library Bookshop

04/01/2026

“A book lying idle on a shelf is wasted ammunition. Like money, books must be kept in constant circulation... A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched threefold.”
― Henry Miller,

https://www.oldlib.com/buying--selling-policies.html

01/29/2026

Super Bowl LX is just a little over a week away and that got me thinking about Harold M. Sherman's All American Sport Series published 1929-1933 with great art deco book jackets! The art is by J. Clemens Gretta & F. Rigney.

12/31/2025

We'll be checking in at the end of the year to hear about your 2026 Book of the Year!

11/14/2025

While you are waiting for that magical evening to come again, treat yourself to the book "In the Beginning" by local author and friend Sharon Seitz.

It's a captivating story of Santa’s dilemma on Christmas Eve and the elves solution. Get your copy to create a new family tradition!

It is available for pick up at The Old Library Bookshop, 1419 Center Street in Bethlehem or you can order and have it shipped by clicking the link below:
https://www.biblio.com/book/beginning-seitz-sharon-m/d/1718088752

sharonseitz.com

Please share & let your friends know about the special new book!

10/30/2025

https://www.wfmz.com/features/eat-sip-shop/following-the-heart-popular-baker-sets-opening-date-for-new-lehigh-valley-bakehouse/article_082db9e7-731e-40d3-b24c-aae6467734a7.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaANwS1pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlRpx-QUQy9NFM3wyGc7pVjgY-6glf6e9LGjDMBAZWDjWemmwH8dHgcOq8s1_aem_7GUZc88Vb72koPoNA85dHA

A longtime baker, who built a large and loyal following during her time at a collaborative enterprise in Bethlehem, is planning to sell her sourdough croissants, cookies and other sweet

10/25/2025

"Pity the nation whose leaders are liars", Gregory Corso's A Bed's Lament", John Giorno's Dial-A-Poem, David Amram, Charles Upton, Zen in America - Friday's Weekly Round- Up
on the Allen Ginsberg Project - https://allenginsberg.org/2025/10/f-o-24-741

10/25/2025

One of our favorite customers
reviews a book.

Quick Art Book Review

10/01/2025

You know what we're getting ready for now?
THE EASTON GARLIC FEST
October 4 & 5, 2025 10AM - 6PM both days
https://www.eastongarlicfest.com/
We've got plenty of recipes here to get you in the mood!

09/25/2025

Want to know more about the history of Bethlehem Steel. One of our favorite customers was interviewed for this article

On a clear, comfortable and sunny Saturday morning, retired steelworker Joe Mayer escorts a 12 person group of people interested in steelmaking history at the former home plant of the Bethlehem Steel ...

09/24/2025

The Old Library Bookshop is ready for Bethlehem’s Celtic Classic. ☘️
Come check out our large selection of Celtic books & ephemera.

08/23/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/iroXS83NhUc?si=72azXaEJ-VOPhSB1

Check out the YouTube page created by local artist (and good friend) Michael Sgro. You can purchase some of Michael's works at our shop.

Art in various mediums

08/14/2025

It's time to redecorate, so we no longer need this display case.
Selling for $100 OBO (books & tchotchkes not included)
Please contact us at 610-814-3434 or [email protected]