Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, July 24, 2019
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Ready to golf: this tyke was among the players enjoying a round of mini-golf inside the air-conditioned comfort of Bethlehem Public Library Sunday, July 14. The annual event attracts mini-golfers of all ages seeking that elusive hole in one.
It’s all about the books!
All summer long, the literacy pros at the Bethlehem Public Library are promoting and supporting school-age literacy with events such as First Chapters, Family Book Discussion, Reader Read-Ins, and Paws to Read. With these programs, young readers can explore new and exciting stories while developing crucial reading skills.
Kids and families are invited to stop by Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. for a First Chapters book event where first impressions count. Read the first chapter of one of our selected books and check it out or pass it on.
On Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m., we’re hosting a Reader Read-In with the Summer Reading theme: A Universe of Stories. Kids in grades 1 through 5 are invited to practice reading with a teen volunteer (supervised by one of our literacy experts), or read quietly alone or as a family. Refreshments will be available. More read-ins are scheduled for August.
Check out the calendar at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for even more upcoming school-age literacy events. (P.S. Many of these activities will help you reach your Summer Reading Challenge goals, so sign up today and get rewarded for reading!)
Plan your escape
Would your puzzle-solving skills be enough to save you in an unforgiving environment like space? Will your team be able to cooperate long enough to survive? Can you keep your wits about you as the clock counts down to zero? Find out at one of our upcoming space-themed breakout rooms celebrating Summer Reading’s Universe of Stories.
Adults get first crack at the adventure on Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m. with the Breakout Room: Lost in Space program. On Wednesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. children ages 7 to 11 are invited to solve the Breakout Room: Galactic Space Race. Later that day, at 2:30 p.m., is the Breakout Room: Space Rocks, just for teens.
All programs are similar to an Escape Room, where you use your puzzle-solving skills to unlock the box before time is up. Sign up by calling 518-439-9314 or selecting your event on the calendar online atwww.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Evenings on the Green
The summer music continues July 31 with Evenings on the Green headliners Casey and Spain. The multi-instrumentalist duo will be playing American covers and originals.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pick a spot on the Green, then sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Concerts are always free, appropriate for all ages, and they take place every Wednesday through Aug. 7. Pick up a flyer or visit our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for times and details. Concerts will move indoors if it rains. This series is generously sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
Summer hours
The library is closed Sundays in July and August. You can access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.