Bethlehem Library Notes for Tuesday, November 29, 2022
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Pretend play is an important part of early literacy because it helps children think symbolically and develop oral language skills. As children play store or pretend to be an animal, they talk about what they are doing and practice putting thoughts into words.
Music to your ears: Our ever-popular concert series, A Little Sunday Music, will end its season Dec. 11 with harpist Elizabeth Huntley, who will present a winter-themed classical concert in our Community Room.
Ms. Huntley is principal harpist with the Glens Falls Symphony, and has accompanied a wide range of musicians, including Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, Roger Daltrey, and The Irish Tenors. She has performed locally at Caffé Lena, Proctors Theatre, Capital Rep, and the Cohoes Music Hall.
The concert will begin at 2 p.m. A Little Sunday Music is sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
Teen Book Boxes
Cozy up with one of our Teen Book Boxes this winter. These special care packages for teens are filled with books and fun novelties to keep and enjoy.
Teen Book Boxes are only available to BCSD residents in grades 6-12; one box per household. Sign up for the winter box is open Dec. 5 to 19. A link will appear in our online calendar at bethlehem.librarycalendar.com when registration is open.
Space in this program is limited. An email will be sent to you once your spot has been confirmed, so please use an email address that you check regularly. Books are being chosen from a limited stock and specific requests cannot be accommodated. Each box will include 2-3 books. In January, participants will be contacted when their box is ready for pick-up or delivery.
Teen Book Boxes are generously sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
Closings and
other reminders
The library will be closed all day Friday, Dec. 2, for staff training.
In the event of inclement weather, the library’s telephone system will provide information on a closing or delayed opening. Weather conditions can occasionally cause icing near the entrances and curbside pickup area that could lead to closure even when the town roadways are clear. Call ahead at 518-439-9314 if you are unsure. Information may also be available on our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Author talk with
Fredrik Backman
Tune in Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. for a virtual discussion with bestselling author Fredrik Backman, whose new novel, “The Winners,” is the third installment of the Beartown series. Backman is also the author of the celebrated novel “A Man Called Ove,” which has been adapted into the English-language film “A Man Called Otto” starring Tom Hanks and scheduled for release at the end of December.
This talk is offered to Bethlehem cardholders as part of the library’s partnership with the Library Speaker Consortium and will stream live to registered participants with an opportunity for questions.
Get to know some of your favorite authors and enjoy Q&A opportunities with bestsellers through other virtual author talks through the Library Speakers Consortium. Recordings of past author events are also available. Visit libraryc.org/bethlehempubliclibrary for more information or to register for one or more upcoming talks.