Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, June 17, 2016
The wonder of an underwater world is reflected in the face of a young Bethlehem library patron on Friday, June 10.
We’re kicking off our summer reading program, and this time we’re not kidding around. Get ready for some serious fun Wednesday, June 22, with Jester Jim.
With a trunk full of props, you won’t know what to expect next as Jester Jim brings his juggling and high-energy antics to the library community room. Audience members of all ages will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro, and everyone is sure to be talking about his wild antics for weeks.
Jester Jim will perform two shows; at 3 and 6 p.m. Space is limited, so please arrive early.
WiFi at the pool
Don’t forget, you can take advantage of free WiFi access when you’re chilling out at the Elm Avenue Park pool complex this summer thanks to a partnership between the library and the town of Bethlehem.
The signal, which went live last summer, will appear on electronic devices as “Free Library WiFi” and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The library is looking at ways to extend the free signal to other areas of the park this summer.
You’ll flip for Flipster
Have you tried our newest digital magazine service — Flipster? Access Flipster on your cell phone, computer,or tablet — including the Kindle Fire — as long as it is connected to the Internet. Anyone can read and download the magazines inside the library, but you will need your Bethlehem library card to access them off site.
Click on the Flipster icon at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org to get started, or click on our “eBooks & eMagazines” link to find out more about the service.
Museum passes
Check out our huge collection of individual and family passes to more than a dozen regional museums. Visit Hancock Shaker Village, the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex in NYC, Binghamton Zoo, Bronck Museum, Hildene, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Olana state historic site, and more for free. View the rest of the collection at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Newsletter available
The July/August edition of “Footnotes” has been mailed, and it’s full of some great summer programming for all ages. You can also pick up a copy in the library or view it online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.