Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The September/October Footnotes has been mailed and is filled with exciting upcoming events for all ages — including the return of Coffee and Conversation, Great Give Back volunteer opportunities, and a four-week Forces of Nature series for kids ages 8 to12. You can also find the latest issue online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/about-us/library-newsletter-footnotes.
In light of new COVID-19 safety concerns, some of these events will now be taking place outside on the Green. For the most up-to-date information on location and weather delays, please visit the library calendar at bethlehem.librarycalendar.com.
Tincture time
Adam Elabd, cofounder of Yesfolk Tonics in Troy, will be joining us Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. to discuss the basics of making tinctures, bitters, syrups and several other herbal preparations using locally available medicinal herbs. Elabd has been making and teaching others how to make herbal medicine and fermented foods for the past decade. There will be a demonstration, as well as a tasting, and you will go home with all the knowledge you need to make these tonics for yourself.
This program will be held outside on the Green. Please dress appropriately and feel free to bring a chair or blanket. Visit our calendar at bethlehem.librarycalendar.com to sign up.
Fall book sale
It’s almost time for the Friends’ fall book sale at the library! Make some space on your bookshelves and stock up on some new-to-you books and DVDs at the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library’s Pop-Up Book Sale on the library plaza Saturday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. For sale will be books and other materials that have been removed from the library collection and are in excellent condition. Many are duplicate copies of popular titles. Book donations are not being accepted.
Pricing will be cash-only by suggested donation; the Friends will not be able to make change. The book sale is weather-permitting and a rain date of Sunday, Oct. 19, has been scheduled.
The Friends are an all-volunteer organization that supports some of the library’s most popular events and activities. They’ve also helped fund the Library of Things, including museum passes, and have underwritten many of the library’s concerts and community events. For more information, visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/about-us/friends-of-bethlehem-public-library.
Summer reading
wrapping up
Don’t forget: 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 if you need help spending your points.
Holiday
Bethlehem Public Library will be closed for the Labor Day holiday Saturday to Monday, Sept. 4 to 6. Access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Regular Sunday hours resume Sept. 12.