Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, January 11, 2018
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Face-painting was part of the fun New Year’s Eve at the Bethlehem Public Library.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Hardy souls braved the frigid temperatures Dec. 31 to take part in First Night Bethlehem festivities at the library. Kids were fully invested in the Broadway Bound workshop.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A unicorn made of balloons was part of the magic New Year’s Eve at the Bethlehem Public Library. Entertainment included Andy the Music Man, crafts, a demonstration of the Oculus Rift virtual reality device, and more.
Warm up at the Bethlehem Public Library this week with two tea-themed programs.
On Friday, Jan. 12, children up to age 6 are encouraged to dress in their finest dino duds and grab a gracious Cretaceous friend to enjoy stories, a craft, cookies and tea at our Tea Rex Party, based on the popular children’s book by Molly Idle. Teatime is at 10 a.m. Register online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call (518) 439-9314.
Adults can embark on a global tea adventure Sunday, Jan. 14, with the “Wonderful World of Tea: Japan,” featuring Matt Zacharewicz of Short and Stout Tea Co. Matt will discuss the history and health benefits of tea, along with brewing tips and a presentation about Japanese tea country. Sunday’s teatime is 2-3 p.m. This program also requires registration. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call (518) 439-9314.
MLK Day
When school’s out, the library kicks into high gear with special programming to keep young minds entertained. Spend Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with us and enjoy the following activities:
— Super Stinky Story Time: Enjoy a stinky tale or two, test your sense of smell and create some fake poop to take home, 10 a.m. For children ages 3 and up with caregiver;
— STEM Challenge — Spaghetti and Marshmallow Towers: Work in teams to see how tall you can build a tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows, 2:30-3:15 p.m. For kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Sign up online or call; and
— Meet the Ozobot Evo: Stop by the Children’s Place to check out the newest Ozobot — the Evo. The Evo has a social personality and sensors to react to changes in its environment, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For grades K-12.
Check mates
Do you know a kid who loves to play chess or wants to learn how? Tell them to sign up for one of our Chess Club sessions in January and February. At Chess Club, teen volunteers play chess with school-age children of all experience levels.
Upcoming Chess Clubs will be held Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20, with sessions at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sign up for one time slot per night at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Ready to research
We are pleased to announce the addition of Scholastic Go! to our research and database resources. Anyone can access it inside the library, and Bethlehem cardholders will also be able to login offsite. Students can search a collection of more than 115,000 articles, newspapers, videos, atlases and more in one go. The information will come back intuitively organized and easy to cite.
Scholastic Go! also features a Scholastic Internet Index that includes more than 80,000 carefully selected Internet sites to provides additional, reliable information on their given subjects. Access the link on the BPL Research webpage at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/webapps/research.asp.
Study hall
The library has set aside dedicated group study space for Regents test prep through Monday, Jan. 15, through Wednesday, Jan. 24. Students and their tutors are welcome to drop in and stay as long as needed during scheduled hours. The full schedule is available at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/programs/teens/study-hall.