Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, July 8, 2021
— Photo by Bethlehem Public Library staff
Kids create their own custom tails in honor of the Summer Reading theme “Tails and Tales” as the Bethlehem Public Library kicked off the Summer Reading Challenge with a Shake Your Tailfeathers event on the Green.
Andy the Music Man is ready to get your toes tapping at our next Thursdays in the Park performance on July 8. Andy is a children’s musician renowned for the special way he connects with his audiences. He mixes traditional and original songs while involving kids through sing-alongs, dancing, play-acting, and storytelling.
Our family-friendly Thursdays in the Park series is held in partnership with Bethlehem Town Parks and Recreation every Thursday at 7 p.m. through Aug. 5 at Elm Avenue Park.
Other upcoming shows include:
— July 15: Heard: World Jazz;
— July 22: Image Quilt Dance Theater;
— July 29: Ratboy Jr.; and
— August 5: Magician Ron Cain.
Shows are co-sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library and take place on the special events lawn at the park, with space available on a first-come basis. Visit bethlehem.librarycalendar.com for additional details.
Reading Challenge
Spend your summer reading with us! Registration for the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge is happening now and is open to all ages. Once you sign up, you can track your progress through challenge cards for a chance to earn some great prizes. Visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-2021 to get started.
Concerts on the Green
Join us for some live music this Tuesday, July 13, featuring the Pent-Up Jazz Project playing jazz standards the whole family can groove to.
Our Evenings on the Green concerts are generously sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library and are appropriate for all ages. This year, they will take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. through July 27. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will take place the following day.
Also coming up:
— July 20: Roxy and The Road Kings, playing classic hits from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s; and
— July 27: Blind Crow, a progressive bluegrass string quartet.
Trustees meet
At their Monday, July 13, organizational board meeting, library trustees will swear in returning board member Harmeet Narang, as well as approve the 2021-22 authorizations. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and can be watched on the library’s YouTube channel and website.
Summer hours
Please note, the library is closed Sundays in July and August. You can access the library catalogue and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Wi-Fi out and about
Planning a picnic in the park this weekend? Don’t forget you can tap into our vast network of Free Library WiFi in public places throughout town. Stream some music, find a trail map, or check for upcoming events — without using up your phone’s data.
You’ll also find Free Library WiFi 24 hours a day, seven days a week outside the library building, at the Elm Avenue park and pool, at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, at Colonial Acres Park in Glenmont, and at the town hall parking lot and playground.