The Old Library Bookshop

“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,

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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.

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

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!

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

'Following the heart': Popular baker sets opening date for new Lehigh Valley bakehouse 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

"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

One of our favorite customers
reviews a book.

"How To Art" by Kate Bryan Book Review #artbookreview Quick Art Book Review

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!

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

Walking in steelworkers boots | Lehigh Valley Press 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 ...

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

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 Slideshow 1 Art in various mediums

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]