Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, October 30, 2019
— Photo by Cathy Brenner
Treats for a unicorn princes: On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Elm Avenue park was the place to haunt as the Bethlehem Public Library and the town’s Parks and Recreation Department co-hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event featuring a costume parade and treat stations decorated by local community partners.
Explore all the ways playing with your child can benefit you both and learn about activities that can help enhance your interaction at our four-week Play With Me Workshop presented by Capital District Child Care Council and based on the New York State Pyramid Model playgroup structure.
Taking place every Friday from Nov. 1 to 22 at 10 a.m., each session will offer several different activity stations for caregivers and children (ages 18 months to 3 years old) to discover together. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 51- 439-9314. A one-to-one caregiver to child ratio is required.
Blood drive
According to the Red Cross (www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/), someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. You can do your part. Bethlehem Public Library is once again hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, Nov. 7, from noon-6 p.m. in the Community Room. Donors must be at least 17 years old and in good general health.
Walk-ins are welcome. Call 1-800 RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org to register or for more information.
History lesson
Next up in the Coffee and Conversation afternoon lecture series is the “History of Bethlehem” on Friday, Nov. 1, presented by Town Historian Susan Leath at 1 p.m. Leath will share stories and photos to describe the town’s past.
Coffee & Conversation, which is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, is an hourlong program starting at 1 p.m. followed by a coffee break. A strong lineup continues through fall with topics that touch on music, history, culture and more. Pick up a flyer at the library or find the schedule online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Game on!
In honor of International Gaming Week, we’re setting out some table top games in the Children’s Place and teen area for kids of all ages and their families to try out. Drop in anytime Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 5:30-8 p.m. and see what some of these games are all about. If you can’t make it on Tuesday, you can always check out a game anytime from our Library of Games.
Cricut in action
Learn how to use the library’s new Cricut Maker, which allows for precision cutting of paper, vinyl, fabric and other materials at a demonstration Monday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Cricut joins the Makerbot 3D printer, a die cutter, laminator, button maker, light tracing board and sewing machine available for use anytime during library hours.
Brainstorm with us
Please join your neighbors for a public workshop, or charrette, Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room to discuss the evolution of library services and how the library’s space can be used to best meet those needs.
It will be an open, active brainstorming session and is an important milestone in the development of the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees’ Long-Range Plan.
For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.