Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, May 28, 2015
Best friends and musical partners, Tom Thorpe on guitar and Bob Altschuler on banjo will play at the Bethlehem Public Library on Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m.
Who doesn’t love a good reason to get fancy? The Bethlehem Public Library’s youngest patrons will be dressed in their elegant best as they celebrate the end of spring story time with dancing, games, and a promenade around the library on Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Families will want to have their cameras handy because this event has photo opportunities galore.
Most preschool prom activities will take place in the library’s community room.
Concert
On Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m., the library will host a concert featuring Bob Altschuler and Tom Thorpe, who play what they call “American acoustic music,” a mix of bluegrass, country, folk, blues, and originals. Best friends and musical partners, Altschuler and Thorpe have performed together for more than 30 years.
Altschuler is a banjo performer, instructor, and writer. He performs and records with four bands, and is in two bands with Thorpe. A certified Wernick Method jam instructor, Altschuler has been on the faculty of Banjo Camp North since 2003 and teaches at Pete Wernick's Bluegrass Camp.
This program is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. and is free and open to everyone.
Conclusion of
career series
The final two programs in our Career Crossroads series are scheduled for the coming week. The first, will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m., and will discuss technology career training at Schenectady County Community College, with an emphasis on the Supply Chain Management program. A résumé writing workshop on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., wraps everything up, giving participants the skills they need to market themselves to potential employers.
The series, which began in April and has covered local training opportunities and job-seeking skills, was made possible through NYS Assembly Priority Project funding facilitated by Assemblymember Patricia Fahy. The funding is also being used to purchase additional library computers for resume and cover letter writing, as well as computer classes, so the career search can continue even after the series has ended. In addition, the library offers free job coaching by appointment throughout the year.
For more information about these programs, call 439-9314, visit the library’s website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org, or pick up a flyer at the information desk.
Time Out for Tales
On Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., join us for stories and fun for children up to age six and families.
Creation Station
On Monday June 1 through Sunday, June 7, get creative in the Children’s Place with the theme Eric Carle Caterpillar. The schedule for the Creation Station is Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tabletop gaming
On Monday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m., we provide Dominion, Munchkin, and Ticket to Ride with its USA 1910 expansion pack. Feel free to bring your own favorite tabletop games. Snacks will be served. This program is for adults and teens age 16 and older.
Crafternoon
Join us on Thursday, June 4, at 4 p.m., for a medley of crafts to make and take. This program is for or school-age kids.