Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, September 2, 2016
There’s no need to be wistful as you bid farewell to summer. At the library, fall marks the return of some of your favorite series, along with some new and exciting programs.
Coffee & Conversation
Our Coffee & Conversation series continues to expand due to popular demand. It kicks off this season on Friday, Sept. 9, with To Life! a celebration of the songs of optimism and hope from popular Broadway musical scores.
The Coffee & Conversation format features an hourlong program starting at 1 p.m. with a coffee and social hour following. A strong lineup continues through fall with topics that touch on music, history, culture and more.
Book discussions
After the summer hiatus, our book discussions begin anew in early September. DayBooks meets at 1:30 p.m. monthly on a Monday. Featured this fall are “The Good House” by Ann Leary (who will be speaking at the library on Sept. 18) and “Mycroft Holmes” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse.
Two evening book discussions — AfterDinner Books on Wednesdays and AfterDinner Too on Tuesdays — meet at 7 p.m. on alternate months. Those discussions will delve into “Euphoria” by Lily King in September and “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens in October. New members are always welcome, and copies of the books are available at the information desk. Audio and downloadable copies may also be available.
Listening parties
Our popular monthly listening parties with Bethlehem librarian Michael Farley are also back. This is a great chance for you to join fellow music lovers and share your opinions about the artists that have shaped the musical landscape. Up first is Art Pepper on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. This alto sax player was one of the great leaders of West Coast cool. Join us for one or many; everyone is welcome.
Tai Chi
Regular Tai Chi instruction returns at a new day and time, beginning Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. and continuing on Mondays through the fall. The program focuses on the core movements of the Tai Chi for diabetes form. These movements build on skills week to week and provide a solid foundation in Tai Chi for people of any age.
Cinema series
Our cinema series will continue through the fall with 2 p.m. showtimes on select Thursdays and Sundays. We’ll be watching critically acclaimed films such as “Joy” and “Me Before You,” among others.
More information about all of these programs can be found in the latest edition of “Footnotes,” mailed to every home in the Bethlehem Central School District and online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Holiday
The library will be closed this Saturday through Monday, Sept. 3 to 5, for the Labor Day weekend. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m. Sunday hours, noon to 5 p.m., begin on Sept. 11.
You can always find the library catalog and lots of information, links and services for all ages at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.