Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, July 28, 2021
It’s game on at the library! Thinking about hosting an epic game night with friends or family? Make sure you stop by the library first to check out the extensive board game collection available to borrow through our Library of Things.
Borrow a classic like Uno or Yahtzee, or get strategic with Risk or Settlers of Cataan. If you’re looking for something silly that the little ones can enjoy along with the grandparents, we’ve got Apples to Apple, Bananagrams, Dogman: Attack of the Fleas, and so many others.
We’re also adding new games all the time, like Trekking the National Parks, where you get points for “visiting” these natural wonders, and Kids Against Maturity, which is an age-appropriate version of Cards Against Humanity. If the weather is nice, we’ve even got outdoor games like bocce and badminton.
Ready to choose your next challenge? Visit our Library of Things webpage (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/borrow/library-of-things) and click on the “Board Games” icon, or stop by the library to see what’s available on our Library of Things shelf. Games are available to borrow for two weeks at a time. All you need is your library card.
Our games collection is a perfect example of the sharing economy in action. Don’t take up your own shelf space with a bulky board game you only bring out every once in a while. Borrow it from the library instead!
Speaking of fun and games, there’s even more fun stuff for you to check out in our Library of Things, including:
— Karaoke machines;
— Portable wireless projectors for an outdoor movie night;
— Video games and consoles;
— American Girl dolls; and
— Musical instruments like guitar pedals and ukuleles.
Visit with Jeff Mack
Children’s author and illustrator Jeff Mack will be at the library Friday, July 30, to talk about why and how he makes his books. Get an inside look into his drawing process and then use some of the drawing materials we’re providing to create your own inspired illustrations! A session for pre-K to first-graders will take place at 4:30 p.m. A second session for kids grades 2 through 6 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Books will be available for purchase; cash only.
Jeff Mack fans can continue the discussion at a Thursday, Aug. 12, family book talk about “Mr. Monkey Takes a Hike,” the third in the author/illustrator’s Mr. Monkey series. The discussion will take place over Zoom and begins at 7 p.m. Visit our online calendar at bethlehem.librarycalendar.com to sign up.
Read all summer long
Summer reading is going strong, and there’s still time to sign up! Registration for the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge is happening now and 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.
Not sure what to read this summer? Check out our reading list resources at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/borrow/what-to-read-next to help you narrow down your choices.
Summer hours
The library is closed Sundays in July and August.