Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, July 15, 2016
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Best friends Frog and Toad dropped by Bethlehem Public Library for some high fives and hugs on Thursday, July 7. The two were getting ready for their guest appearance at the July 10 mini-golf event.
You shouldn’t have to choose between going to the movies and paying the cable bill. There’s room in the budget for both at the Bethlehem Public Library with our free coffee and cinema summer film series for adults.
First up this Friday at 10 a.m. is the critically acclaimed “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” a charming tale about a group of British retirees who travel to a hotel in India and find it doesn’t quite match the description in the advertisements.
Subsequent films in the series include “Bottle Shock” on July 22, “Encounters at the End of the World” on July 29, “The Hundred-Foot Journey” on Aug. 12, “The Lunchbox” on Aug. 19, and “No Place on Earth” on Aug. 26.
Showtimes are at 10 a.m. and coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available. Flyers are available at the Information Desk, or check out the calendar at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
All about bikes
It’s bicycle season, and the library can help you get ready to ride. On Thursday, an expert from Steiner’s Sports will be here at 7 p.m. to talk about bicycle safety and maintenance in a program for all ages.
Speaking of bicycle maintenance, you can give your bike a tune-up right here using the library’s public-use bicycle service station near the entrance closest to the parking lot. The Dero Fixit device features hanger arms that bring the bike off the ground and allow the pedals and wheels to move freely. It also includes all of the tools needed to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance on the spot.
Adjacent to the station is a heavy-duty air pump with a universal pump head that accommodates all valve stem types. The best part is no appointment is necessary. The library’s bicycle service station is free for anyone to use, 24 hours a day.
Go fish
Don’t forget, you can check out ready-to-use fishing poles of every size at the library. The poles, given to the library by local bass fishing pro Dennis LeGrange, are outfitted with reels donated by Bass Pro Shops.
Included with each fishing pole are two hooks and a bobber that you get to keep, along with information about local fishing spots and suggested titles to read up on before you head out. Please note that anyone 16 and older needs a license to fish in the state of New York.
Summer hours reminder
During the summer, the library is closed on Sundays, with regular Sunday hours resuming in September. You can access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.