Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, November 3, 2016
Do you know what NaNoWriMo means? It’s a catchy way of referring to National Novel Writing Month, which just happens to be this November.
The goal of NaNoWriMo is to create the first draft of a 50,000-word novel during the month of November. The library is here to encourage that creative enterprise by offering writing and collaboration space in our board room for adults taking up the NaNoWriMo challenge.
Join other would-be authors in this exciting literary pursuit beginning this Friday, Nov. 4. Other drop-in times include Nov. 11 and 18, both Fridays, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by for one or more sessions at your convenience; writing instruction is not provided. Visit nanowrimo.org for more details and tips for getting started.
Legendary producer John Simon in the house
On Saturday, Nov. 5, the library is hosting a talk with living legend John Simon, an accomplished music producer, composer, writer, and performing artist in pop, rock, television, movies, and on Broadway. Simon was one of the top record producers in the United States during the late ’60s and the ’70s.
He will be at the library, at 1 p.m. to discuss how he first became involved with The Band and producing (and occasionally playing on) their albums. This is a first-come, first-admitted event; doors will open at 12:45 p.m. For more information, visit our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or give us a call at 439-9314.
This program is part of the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center’s “New York Living Legacy” project, which celebrates the work of legendary New York artists.
The “Living Legacy” program includes other events and activities related to The Band’s legacy that will take place at The Egg throughout the months of November and December. Visit their website at www.theegg.org to learn more.
Let’s catch ’em all!
Get ready to go Pokémon hunting. Meet at the library on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. with your Pokémon Go app ready to play, and we’ll provide the free WiFi with our mobile hotspot devices as we walk to the Four Corners to see if we can catch ’em all. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. We’ll be hosting a second session of Pokémon Go(es) to the Four Corners on Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. Come to one or both.
Not sure how to play? No worries. Email librarian Cathy Brenner at to ask questions or set up a tech help appointment.