Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Gretchen Sorin, author of “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America,” and filmmaker Ric Burns will participate in a virtual conversation with patrons of the Bethlehem Public Library on Aug. 26, at 7 p.m., talking about the documentary based on Sorin’s book about African-American travel and the road to Civil Rights.
When the documentary “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America” debuted on PBS last fall, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans said it offered “an idea that’s both eye-opening and surprisingly simple — that much of the nation’s turmoil over slavery, racial issues, and civil rights connects to the ability of Black people to move freely through the country.”
On Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m., you’ll have the opportunity to join author Dr. Gretchen Sorin and filmmaker Ric Burns virtually in a lively and important conversation about the documentary, which is based on Dr. Sorin’s book about African-American travel and the road to Civil Rights.
Registration is being handled by the Upper Hudson Library System. You will receive the Zoom link on the day of the program. To sign up, go to bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram,
Dr. Sorin’s book “Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights” is available to borrow from our catalog, and the digital audiobook can be downloaded without any wait through Hoopla.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Upper Hudson Library System, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films.
Paint Your Own Llama
Who doesn’t llove llamas? They’re cute, they’re soft, and they’re smart. And, while real llamas generally come in shades of black, gray, brown, red, or white, when you join us for our “Paint Your Own Llama” program on Saturday, Aug. 14, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your llama’s color scheme! The finished ceramic llamas will add a cute decorative touch to a bookshelf or desk.
This program is open to grades K-5 and will take place outside on the library Green at 3 p.m. Visit our online calendar at bethlehem.librarycalendar.com to sign up.
Family entertainment
in the park
The weather hasn’t been very cooperative with our past Thursdays in the Park events, but we’ve been able to reschedule those family favorites that were rained out in July. See the schedule below for the new dates and times:
— Andy the Music Man: Thursday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m.; and
— Jester Jim: Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m.
Shows are held at Elm Avenue Park in partnership with Bethlehem Town Parks and Recreation and co-sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. They take place on the special events lawn at the park, with space available on a first come basis.
Bookmark contest
Don’t forget to make your mark this summer. Our all-ages bookmark contest is open through the end of the month, so break out those colored markers and get drawing! Entries in our Summer Reading Bookmark Contest can be submitted through Aug. 31. The contest is open to all ages, so pick up an entry form at the library or find one with the Summer Reading information online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.