Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, February 23, 2017
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Women in the Feb. 17 quilting class cut and assemble the fabric pieces for a striped table runner. Sewing classes for all ages remain a popular offering at Bethlehem Public Library.
Teens in grades six through 12 looking for some volunteer hours or those just interested in the warm feeling that comes from contributing to the community are invited to Spring Into Service at the Bethlehem Public Library on Friday, March 3, at 4 p.m.
Create some colorful spring-themed crafts that will brighten the day for our neighbors at Good Samaritan Village Senior Center. This program will take place in the community room.
A milder Mardi Gras
Who says the grown-ups get to have all the fun on Mardi Gras? Kids and families are invited to a very special version of this celebration at the library on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. Come by for some games, crafts and a treat, and get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)!
Board candidate information
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library information desk beginning Feb. 27 for one open seat on the Bethlehem Public Library board of trustees. The seat holds a full term of five years, which begins in July.
Incumbent and board president Mary Redmond will be seeking re-election.
The library takes very seriously its responsibility to serve the community by providing access to resources and programming that enhance the quality of life of our residents. Our trustees make this possible through their dedication and vision, and they fill a very important public service role that affects every tax-paying resident, whether that person has stepped foot in the library or not. Serving as a library trustee benefits the library and the community as a whole.
Board meetings are held at the library monthly and are open to the public. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and last about two hours. Trustees are expected to regularly attend.
Petitions must contain at least 52 signatures of voters residing in Central School District No. 6 of the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland. Petitions must be filed with the District Clerk, Bethlehem Central High School, 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar by 4:30 p.m. on April 17.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.