Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, May 27, 2016

The library would like to thank voters for approving the $3.75 million budget levy for 2016-17 on Tuesday, May 17, by a vote of 2,127 to 457. Your continued widespread support has allowed us to remain a vibrant and dynamic institution, able to offer the innovative services and materials that enrich the lives of those in our community.

Voters on Tuesday also elected newcomer Paula Rice to a five-year term on the board of trustees. We welcome her to the board, and would like to remind everyone that our board meetings, which typically take place on the second Monday of the month, are always open to the public.

Holiday hours

The library will be closed Memorial Day weekend Saturday through Monday, May 28 to 30. Access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

The library at your doorstep

Books to People  is a free library delivery service available to residents of the Bethlehem Central School District who are unable to visit the library because of a permanent or temporary medical condition.

The library van will deliver requests every two weeks, and pick up returns. You can request books, circulating magazines, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks.  You can ask for your favorite authors, large print or specific genres, such as mystery, thrillers or romance.

To ask for this delivery service, contact the library information desk at 439-9314, press 2.

Be a summer volunteer

We’re looking for volunteers who will be in grade six to 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 6 or until all positions are filled. Volunteers must attend an orientation session.

Study hall at the library

Group-study space for exam prep will be available in June at the library. Study space will be set aside in the community room or the board room; check the schedule online at www.bplteens.org or in the library for details. New this year, there will be scheduled breaks for relaxation and fun. De-stress with snacks or a visit with a therapy dog. See schedule for times and activities.