Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, September 29, 2021
— Provided by Bethlehem Public Library
The winning artwork from Bethlehem Public Library’s summer bookmark contest for kids and teens, pictured above, is now featured on bookmarks distributed at the library. Drop by and pick up one of these colorful testaments to reading.
The Great Give Back is an opportunity for library patrons statewide to partake in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. At Bethlehem Public Library, our visitors can participate in the following ways:
— First, we are collecting new, unopened household cleaning and hygiene supplies for the Bethlehem Food Pantry from Oct. 1 to 17. A collection receptacle will be set up in the lobby; and
— Second, stop by the library’s Community Room Saturday, Oct. 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. to create handcrafted cards with kind and inspiring messages to be given to people at local assisted-living facilities.
Get crafty
Creativebug provides thousands of high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. You’ll find fun and engaging classes for artists and makers of all skill levels. In addition to instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more – all taught by experts – you’ll have access to downloadable patterns and supply lists.
Creativebug delivers expert instruction straight to your favorite device so you can learn at your own pace. You will need your library card to start an account. Visit www.creativebug.com/lib/bethlehemlibrary to check it out and get inspired for your next project!
Bookmark winners
The winners of our 2021 summer bookmark design contest have been selected, but it wasn’t an easy choice. The library received so many colorful, whimsical entries that it was hard to narrow down the winners. Thank you to all of the artists who participated!
And now, without further ado, we congratulate the following winners: Cavah C., Christina V., Emily C., Helen K., Melanie C., Melissa Y., Sylvia G. and William G. The winning bookmark designs have been printed and are being distributed in the library in the Children’s Place.
STEAM-powered
fun for families
Our October Family STEAM event that was originally scheduled for later in the month has been moved up so that it can take place outside on the Green during the day. Like building gadgets and gizmos? Then join us Saturday, Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m. and work together as a family to design your own Rube Goldberg Machine out of pipes, Legos, and other craft and building supplies.
A Rube Goldberg Machine is a chain reaction-type machine or contraption designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way. This event is for kids grades K-8 and families (younger and older siblings welcome to attend).
Register one person per family. This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Call or check the online calendar at bethlehem.librarycalendar.com to sign up or check the status of this program.
Bundle up
Not sure what to read, watch or listen to next? Our Book Bundles for all ages include selections hand-picked for you by one of our librarians based on the reading preferences you share through this form: www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/book-bundle-request. We use that information to narrow down 10 curated picks in your favorite genres and formats — maybe with a surprise or two thrown in!