Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, February 22, 2018
Chris Gibson will talk about his book, “Rally Point,” at the Bethlehem Public Library on March 3.
Can divided Americans, even those from the same political party, find a way to come together in a time of crisis? Chris Gibson, a former Army colonel and Republican congressman who served from 2011 to 2017, thinks so.
He outlines his vision for America in the book, “Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream,” which he will discuss at the Bethlehem Public Library on Saturday, March 3, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Gibson, a lifelong resident of Kinderhook from a working-class background, rose from private to colonel in the United States Army before running for Congress in 2010. In his book, he talks about some of the life lessons he’s learned from the “School of Hard Knocks” that have helped him better serve his country. “Rally Point” is his analysis of the current political environment and a conservative roadmap to moving beyond a nation divided.
Gibson’s talk will take place in the Community Room and is free and open to everyone. A book-signing will take place afterward.
Make your move
It’s easy to find yourself at a career crossroads. Maybe the job you always wanted doesn’t feel like the right fit anymore. Perhaps you took some time off to care for family and find yourself behind on the latest workplace skills.
If that sounds like you, come to the library on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. for “Navigating Career Transitions,” and learn how to best leverage your skills if you are considering a career change or re-entering the workforce. Job coach Patricia Sibilia will share strategies to help you network and gain confidence for your next career move.
Get ready for your close-up
It’s far too late for you to end up on the Oscars stage this year, but it’s never too soon to dream, and we’ve got everything you need to start making some movie magic!
Recently added to the Library of Things is a trio of handheld HD camcorders that are lightweight and easy to use. Files are also a snap to share. The camcorders are available on the Library of Things shelf behind the Information Desk and can be checked out for seven days at a time.
We also have made it easier for you to turn that raw footage, or video and stills from your phone or other media sources, into a multimedia presentation using Premiere Elements. We recently installed the user-friendly software on eight of the public laptops available to borrow inside the library with no time limits.
Premiere Elements is an intuitive video editing program that provides step-by-step guides for simple tasks or preformatted themed video options, like weddings, travel, and more, to give your home movies a polished look.
Station listings online
You can easily find out what is coming up on BCN-TV, Bethlehem’s public access channel, with a new dynamic listing on the library’s website. The guide is continually updated and projects the schedule a week out. Find it online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/webapps/tvschedule.asp.