Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, April 21, 2021
For more than 50 years, Earth Day has been a reminder that our planet is worth protecting. What better way to celebrate than by heading outdoors and enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of an upstate spring with our friends from the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy?
Join us at the Phillipin Kill Preserve in Bethlehem on Thursday, April 22, at 10 a.m. for an Earth Day in Nature event featuring stories and a nature-inspired craft followed by a short hike.
Masks and social distancing are required. Remember to be ready for the outdoors. Long pants and appropriate footwear are recommended, along with a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and water and snacks.
To register online, go to mohawkhudson.org/events. This event is co-sponsored by the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.
A way with words
Share your original poetry for a chance to win during the month of April – aka National Poetry Month. From April 1-30, e-mail your work to . Poems using visual elements may be emailed as pdfs. Be sure to tell us your phone number and grade level (if applicable) when sending your poems. Winners will be posted online in May.
Need some inspiration? How about this: Write a concrete or shape poem by arranging the words of your poem into a shape that depicts what you’re writing about.
Bundle up or binge
Not sure what to read, watch or listen to next? Want to find some new books for your kids without having to scan the shelves for something that jumps out at you? Our Book Bundles include selections hand-picked for you by one of our librarians based on the reading preferences you share through this form: www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/book-bundle-request. We use that information to narrow down 10 curated picks in your favorite genres and formats – maybe with a surprise or two thrown in!
Bundles are available for adults, teens, grade-schoolers and “read-to-me” children up to age 6. We even have special bundles that can be customized for educators You will be contacted by e-mail or phone when the items are ready for pickup. Questions? E-mail .
We also have dozens themed binge boxes to check out that give you a bunch of movies in one, tidy package. With binge boxes, you can choose from themes like “Don’t Mess with Denzel” or “You’ll Ugly Cry” and you’ll get a pre-selected set of 4-6 films that fit the bill. For example, the “Coming of Age Stories” binge box includes: “Boyhood,” “The Edge of Seventeen,” “Lady Bird,” “Paper Towns,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “The Spectacular Now.” There is a collection for every taste and age group.
Visit bit.ly/3akmHsC to see what’s available or search the Bethlehem catalog for “binge box.”
Library
The library is currently open for in-person use, as well as curbside pickup. Hours are subject to change, so please visit our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.orgfor the most up-to-date information.