Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, August 25, 2021
— Photo by the Bethlehem library staff
The new library mobile app lets you search the catalog, manage your account, browse the calendar, and check out books at Bethlehem Public Library — all from your own phone.
With the new Upper Hudson mobile app, you can find the books, movies, and music you’re looking for with a simple, mobile-friendly search from your own phone or handheld device. The app makes it easy to manage your account on the go — place holds, pay fines, and more.
You can also browse upcoming events and sign up for what interests you — all from your phone. The app lets you see the new items at all Upper Hudson libraries or locate a library near you. You even have access to digital library resources like Ancestry.com.
No more digging through your wallet to find your library card — with the UHLS app, it’s always at your fingertips. You can also store more than one account on the app.
But here’s the best part: You can use the self-checkout function to scan and borrow items at Bethlehem Public Library right from your phone, which is perfect for those grab-and-go moments or when the kids are ready to leave right now.
To get started, search for “UHLS Mobile App” in your device’s app store. Once you download the app, you’ll select “Bethlehem Public Library” from the options. On the app’s homepage, click “My Account” and then “Manage Accounts,” where you’ll be prompted to enter your card number and personal identification number. After that, you’re ready to explore all of the app’s features.
Summer reading
wrapping up
The last day to log your summer reading is Sept. 3. Make sure you have all of your activities checked off and have spent all of your prize store points before the program ends. Call us at 518-439-9314 or email the Information Desk at if you need help spending your points.
Stream the
Great Courses
You don’t have to be heading back to school to learn something new. Check out The Great Courses on Kanopy and further your lifelong learning goals with a robust selection of college-level video courses on a number of topics including economics, fine arts, music, history, literature, philosophy, science, mathematics, social sciences, professional development and better living.
Use your Bethlehem library card to access the streaming video service. In addition to The Great Courses, Kanopy offers a catalog of more than 30,000 indie films, documentaries and hard-to-find foreign films.
Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. Visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/borrow/kanopy to see what’s available.
Mask up
Just a quick reminder that the library is once again requiring masks for all indoor visitors ages 2 and up regardless of vaccination status. This decision is based on current recommendations from the Centers for disease Control and Prevention and rising COVID-19 transmission rates in the Capital Region.
Visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org to view a copy of the library’s phased reopening plan. We know that everyone is eager to have this pandemic behind us, but until that time, we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread.