Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, March 28, 2019
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A Studio Makerspace — which provides a space and the equipment for the public to produce videos — debuted at the Bethlehem Public Library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 22. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Maureen McGinnis of the Bethlehem Chamber, Town Supervisor David VanLuven (partially hidden), Bethlehem Town Board member and library Trustee Joyce Becker, Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy, town board member Jim Foster, library board President Mary Redmond, library board Vice President Mark Kissinger, and library Director Geoffrey Kirkpatrick.
Sip and sightsee with Friends. Save the date — May 4 — to spend a lovely spring Saturday with the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library on a Finger Lakes bus trip and winery tour.
The trip will include stops at three wineries in the Finger Lakes region, a buffet brunch at Belhurst Castle, and time to shop at Sauders Market. Know a mom who could use a short getaway? This would be a perfect early Mother’s Day gift!
The bus will depart from the Delmar Park and Ride at 6 a.m. and return around 9 p.m. Your check is your reservation; there are no refunds unless your seat is sold. The cost is $142 for members and $145 for non-members. For more information, call Elissa Zwiebach at 518-573-7184 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/about-us/friends-of-bethlehem-public-library to fill out a reservation form.
Start your own seedlings
Our brand-new seed library is off to a strong start, with high-demand seeds being replenished all the time. Our most popular varieties so far are tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and basil.
To get the seed library up and running, we’ve got some great gardening programs for both new and experienced gardeners of all ages. Coming up Sunday, March 31, Eric de Long of Foxtail Community Farm will share some tips and tricks for starting seedlings at home, including low-cost options for light, water, and heat requirements. Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. and find out how to get a head start on the growing season.
For more information about the seed library, including what’s available and how it works, visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/programs/seed-library.
Flip for it
With more than 100 titles available to access instantly, the Flipster digital magazine collection continues to evolve with popular publications for cooking enthusiasts, including Bon Appetit and Rachael Ray Every Day, as well as fashion favorites like Elle and Vogue.
You’ll find magazines focused on fitness, personal finance, travel and so much more. It’s easy to browse and view what’s available through the Flipster link on our website, or select the “Open in App” option to download magazines to a free, easy-to-install app, where they can be read and managed offline.
Some titles are exclusive to Bethlehem cardholders, and you will need a library card to download titles or view them in an off-site browser. If you’re in the library, however, you won’t need to sign in at all.
Board candidate information
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library for candidates interested in serving on the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees.
Petitions must contain at least 49 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 of the Bethlehem Central High School at 700 Delaware Ave. in Delmar by 5 p.m. on April 22.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.