Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, November 10, 2016
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A smiling elephant was among the participants in one of two not-so-spooky parades on Monday, Oct. 31, for pint-sized trick-or-treaters at the Bethlehem Public Library. The parades made their way through the main part of the library to the delight of patrons and staffers.
It’s that time of year again — time for the return of our ever-popular winter concert series, A Little Sunday Music. The Etude Club of Schenectady opens the 2016-17 season on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. with a performance of chamber music by Mendelssohn, Mihaud, Brahms, and more. Expect to hear a variety of soloists, duos and trios on piano, violin, cello, flute, and clarinet.
The Etude Club brings together women from all over the Capital District who share a love of music study and performance. It was founded in 1925 by Louise Newkirk. The club traditionally focuses on the music of recognized masters, but is open to performing pieces by composers in many genres.
A Little Sunday Music continues with a performance by the Helderberg Madrigal Singers on Dec. 4 and a recital by soprano Rose Hargrave on Feb. 5. The 2016-17 season closes with Capital City String Quartet featuring pianist Michael Clement on March 5.
A Little Sunday Music is generously underwritten by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. All concerts are free and open to everyone.
A salute to naval heroes
On Friday, Nov. 11, the focus of our Coffee and Conversation series will be “Heroes All Around Us,” featuring staff from the USS Slater.
This program explores the fascinating history of destroyer escorts, the USS Slater and the lives of three men who served in the United States Navy during World War II and are tied in some way to these trim but deadly warships. The first is Frank Slater, killed in action at Guadalcanal and for whom the USS Slater is named. The second is Leonard Roy Harmon, who served alongside Frank Slater aboard the USS San Francisco and would go on to receive the posthumous distinction of being the first African-American to have a ship named in his honor. Finally, the remarkable story of the USS Samuel B. Roberts will be examined, highlighting the actions of Paul Henry Carr.
The hourlong program begins at 1 p.m. and is followed by a coffee hour featuring beverages and light refreshments. Coffee and Conversation is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Second chance to catch ’em all!
Did you miss the first Pokémon hunt last Sunday? Don’t worry, we are hosting a second session of Pokémon Go(es) to the Four Corners on Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. Meet at the library 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.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25.