Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, August 19, 2016
— Photo from Bethlehem Public Library volunteers
Catfish Charlie got some help, with washboard accompaniment, from a diminutive Spider-Man when he played songs and told tales about the great outdoors on Monday, Aug. 8, at the Bethlehem Public Library.
When it comes to the free WiFi access at the library, you can take it with you.
Bethlehem Public Library has started loaning out Pocket WiFi hotspots that allow users WiFi access within the Sprint network anywhere in the United States.
Say what you will about our wired world, but there is no denying that internet access opens up new possibilities in education, entertainment, and commerce. By providing “Internet to Go,” the library is making sure that access is available to everyone in our community. As WiFi usage at the library and the library-sponsored signal at the town pool continues to grow, adding portable hotspots to our catalog was the logical next step.
Use the device to stream music or your favorite show or do some online research on your own time and in your own space, there are no restrictions as long as Sprint service is available. You can even take it with you on vacation if you still crave that connection with the outside world.
The devices can be found on our special collections shelf near the information desk, and they are easily portable and can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. Bethlehem library cardholders may request the WiFi devices, but anyone in the Upper Hudson Library System can check out the ones on the shelves on a first-come basis. The hotspots must be returned to the Bethlehem library circulation desk. Check one out today, and get your free library internet to go.
Amazing animal disguises
Did you know that some animals are masters of disguise? Learn how they hide in plain sight at our animal camouflage program for kids and families on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. You’ll also get a chance to create your own camouflage pattern.
Ready to race
Educators from the Tang Teaching Museum will be dropping by on Wednesday, Aug. 24, for an art activity that ties in with our summer reading theme of “On your mark, get set … READ!” From 2 to 3 p.m. kids in grades one to five are invited to create a colorful felt-on-felt racing flag featuring images related to health and fitness. Sign up online or call to register.