Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, May 18, 2018
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A new jumbo-sized version of Connect Four in the Children’s Place of the Bethlehem Public Library fascinates young library patrons.
Seniors and older adults, you are invited to dress up and enjoy an enchanting afternoon at Bethlehem Town Hall this Friday, May 18, at the Seniors Prom: Royal Wedding.
Enjoy some refreshments and music from Betsy and the Byegones, or get your portrait taken at Buckingham Palace, courtesy of the library’s green screen. The event takes place in the Town Hall Auditorium from 2 to 5 p.m.
This event is free, but reservations are required for attendance or transportation. Please call 518-439-4955, ext. 1176, to RSVP. The Seniors Prom is co-sponsored by the library and Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc.
Story time on the Green
Calling all babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Spring storytimes are ending, so it’s time to show off those literacy skills and dance, sing, and play games on the Green at our spring celebration this Friday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m.
You’ll still be able to get your story-time fix this summer with Tiny Tots, Family Story Time, On My Own, and Storywalk at the Park. Pick up a schedule next time you are at the library or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
Pet a Porter
Share your pet-friendly styles at a fashion show on the Green Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. for pets and stuffed animals. This is the culmination of the library’s Project Runway: Dress Your Pet series, but attendance at previous programs is not necessary to participate.
To share your pet’s unique sense of style at the show, please sign up online atwww.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. This event is for all ages, and anyone is welcome to watch the show!
Share your skills
The library is busy planning a pair of events in late summer and fall that will feature the many talents of our community members.
On Saturday, Aug. 4, we will host a How-To Festival, where you can learn about a wide variety of skills, from blacksmithing to crochet. We are looking for local people interested in sharing their expertise.
We will also be presenting our second Local Author Book Fair on Sunday, Sept. 30, and are seeking published authors living in Albany County who are interested in taking part.
If you would like to participate in either event, please contact Natalie McDonough by phone at 518-439-9314, ext. 3023 or by email at .
Election results
View the results of Tuesday’s election on our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Holiday hours
Bethlehem Public Library will be closed Memorial Day weekend, from Saturday to Monday, May 26 to 28. Access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Be a summer volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers who will be in grade 6 through 12 in September to help with our summer reading program.
Our teens staff the summer reading desk, assist with online submissions, read to children, review books, and help with programs and activities.
Applications are available online at www.bplteens.org and in the library. They will be accepted until 9 p.m. June 4 or until all positions are filled. Volunteers must attend an orientation session.