If you’re an avid crafter, you know that supplies tend to — accumulate. And accumulate. Sometimes it’s for a project where you only needed one small thing but had to purchase in bulk. Other times it’s for a hobby you thought you might be into but weren’t. Now you can save those no-longer-needed supplies from the landfill and give them a new life!
On Monday, Nov. 25, the Bethlehem Public Library is hosting a Craft Supplies Swap, where you can exchange unwanted but still usable items for something different. Starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room, we will be accepting craft supplies that are clean and in good shape in exchange for an admission ticket to the swap session, which begins at 7 p.m. Bags will be provided.
Shuffle it up
Join us Friday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. for some Cards and Chitchat. Enjoy a social hour playing cards — either an old favorite, or try a new one. Refreshments will be served. It’s a great way to meet some new friends with a shared interest.
A taste test for teens
Teens in grades 6 to 12 are invited to our “Take a Dip Taste Test” program on Friday, Nov. 22, at 3:30 p.m. This versatile finger-food friendly condiment makes the perfect after-school snack.
We’ll show you how to make a selection of healthy dips, featuring ingredients like Greek yogurt, avocado, and citrus fruits. Then taste them all and see which ones you like the best! Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9312.
Dungeons and Dragons for teens
Our Dungeons and Dragons gaming group for teens is really picking up steam! The next get-together will be Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and problem-solving skills while meeting and socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games. All experience levels welcome. Playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. This program is for kids in grades 6 to12.
Skip the shopping, see a movie
Kids and families can avoid the Black Friday craziness and instead enjoy a screening of “Toy Story 4” at the library on Friday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. Disney’s G-rated movie runs for 100 minutes.
Enjoy the antics of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang as they embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
Now in its 18th year, the Bethlehem Public Library’s annual winter concert series, A Little Sunday Music, opens its 2019-20 season on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. with a performance by the Adirondack Baroque Consort, one of the oldest early music groups in the United States.
“The Songs & Poems: A Claire Loux Centennial, 1919-2019,” will feature the poetry and songs of Loux, a lifelong resident of Delmar. Please note that, unlike other concerts in the series, this one will start at 3 p.m.
The music of the recorder is a good fit for Loux’s poetic style, and along with vocals and keyboard, the program will present a centennial sampler of her musical and literary creations, memorializing familiar places in the Capital District.
A chance meeting at the Austerlitz Post office between Loux and poet Edna St. Vincent Millay led to friendship, with Millay encouraging the young Loux’s poetry. Loux’s collected works, “Far Horizons, The Poems & Selected Songs,” was published posthumously by Dovehouse Editions. Poet Laureate Carl Sandburg and the late jazz pianist Marian McPartland were among Loux’s correspondents later in life.
A Little Sunday Music continues Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. with the Etude Club of Schenectady, which was founded in 1925 to provide an opportunity for women musicians to meet and perform for one another.
After a short break in January, the concert series resumes Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. with Melanie Chirignan, a flautist known for musicality and versatility of repertoire accompanied by accomplished local pianist Michael Clement. A performance by the Musicians of Ma’alwyck rounds out the series on March 10 at 2 p.m.
Concerts are free and open to the public. A Little Sunday Music is sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
News to you
Join us Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Times Union Editor Rex Smith titled “Ethical Journalism in Challenging Times.” Smith will share his insights on the challenges journalism faces in the digital era and with the current political climate. All ages welcome!
On-demand streaming with Kanopy
Use your Bethlehem library card to access Kanopy streaming video. Kanopy offers a catalog of more than 30,000 indie films, documentaries, and hard-to-find foreign films.
In addition, Kanopy provides access to an excellent selection of The Great Courses, college-level video courses on a number of topics including economics, fine arts, music, history, literature, philosophy, science, mathematics, social sciences, professional development and better living.
Films may be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device, or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. To get started, click on the eContent graphic on the library’s home page at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Pint-sized costumed trick-or-treaters descended on the Bethlehem Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 31, for fun treats, crafts, and a parade.
You know all those songs you can sing or hum along to because they are such an ingrained part of American culture, even though you’ve never really stopped to think about why they were popular or how they came about to be written
At the Friday, Nov. 8, Coffee and Conversation program, storyteller Sandy Schuman will share the stories behind the music in his “Familiar Songs; Unfamiliar Stories” presentation. Listen to music from the “Great American Songbook” and the stories about the people who wrote them. The program begins at 1 p.m., and refreshments will follow.
Schuman is a storyteller, musician, and educator. He tells stories about songs and songwriters, personal adventures, historical sagas, folk tales, and stories in the Jewish storytelling tradition. He’s been featured at The Northeast Storytelling Conference, Riverway Storytelling Festival, Caffé Lena, Proctors, and Tellabration, as well as numerous radio and television programs.
He was a winner of the Susquehanna Folk Festival Liars Contest in 2019 and the St. Louis Jewish Storytelling Contest in 2015. His stories have appeared in multiple literary publications, and he is a member of the Story Circle of the Capital District, Northeast Storytelling, National Storytelling Network, Jewish Storytelling Coalition, and Lifetime Arts Creative Aging Roster.
Coffee and Conversation is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Fit to print
3D printing may have gone mainstream, but the concept is still very new to many of us. How does a 3D printer know what to print, and how does it build something from a spool of material?
On Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2:30 p.m. members of the Bethlehem FIRST Robotics team will try to demystify the process by talking about the mechanics behind 3D printing and Computer Aided Design. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
Felting fun
Join us for a DIY morning Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. to learn about life on the Helder~Herdwyck Farm and how to use fiber felting to create a washcloth-like covering for a bar of soap to take home. This program is for ages 9 and up. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
Intro to essential oils
The benefits of essential oils have been touted by many as a way to improve one’s environment. On Tuesday Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. you can learn more at an introductory program that will share information about essential oils and how to safely enjoy them for your home, health and creativity. You will also make a scented craft to bring home. Sign up online or call. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
Blood drive
Bethlehem Public Library is once again hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, Nov. 7, from noon to 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.
— 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.
— Photo by Cathy Brenner
Little Red Riding Hood teaches kids not to bully as the Bright Star Touring Company entertains children on Columbus Day at the Bethlehem Public Library.
How will the Bethlehem Public Library serve the community in the 21st Century and beyond? You tell us!
Please join your neighbors for a public workshop, or charrette, on 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.
The goal of the workshop is for Bethlehem residents to exchange ideas and priorities with the library's architect, Paul Mays. This input will help the library develop an expression of what members of the community want us to be over the next decade and beyond.
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.
Get creative with a Cricut
If you haven’t checked out our Tech Room Makerspace in a while, then now is the time to stop by and see all of the great new tools we’ve been busy adding over the past couple of months.
Front and center is our brand-new Cricut Maker, which allows for precision cutting of paper, vinyl, fabric and other materials. This versatile tool is perfect for scrapbooking, quilting, creating custom cards, and more!
It can even letter and emboss. Patrons will be responsible for bringing their own materials to use in the Cricut. Not sure how it works? Come see it in action 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. Visit our expanded Tech Room Makerspace today and set your imagination and creativity free at the library!
Trick or Treat
This Halloween, pint-sized princesses, ghouls, pirates and superheroes will haunt our hallways as they trick-or-treat their way among the books. On Thursday, Oct. 31, we’ve set aside two drop-in trick-or-treating times for our littlest patrons – at 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Kids can show off their costumes and enjoy Halloween in a safe, dry place. Drop by the Children’s Place at any point during the above times to pick up a free treat bag and get started on some library trick-or-treating fun.
This annual event at the library is a favorite among staffers, so don’t be surprised if you see some of them getting into the spirit of things, too!
Mass mailing made easy
It is coming up on the time of year when many of us start to reach out to friends and relatives with holiday letters and cards. We’ll show you how to tame that extensive address list and make your mass mailings easier to manage using Microsoft Word and Excel to create merged address labels.
Join us for our “Simplify Holiday Mailings” on Monday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
— Photo by Kate Lambert
Families rose to the challenge on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Bethlehem Public Library as they worked to create the tallest towers using just paper plates, plastic cups, and craft sticks.
The Great Give Back is an opportunity for library patrons statewide to partake in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. At the Bethlehem Public Library, our visitors can participate in the following three ways:
— We are collecting household cleaning supplies for the Bethlehem Food Pantry through Oct. 21. Collection receptacles will be available in the lobby;
— Drop in any time through Oct. 18 to color in a coloring sheet for Colorasmile.org, a non-profit group that distributes cheerful drawings to seniors, troops, and others in need of a smile; and
— On Friday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m., we’re holding a Cards of Hope event, where you can create cards with kind and inspiring messages to be given to seniors at local assisted-living facilities.
Trunk or Treat at Elm Avenue Park
How many treats do you get when the library and the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation department team up to host an awesome Halloween extravaganza? A whole trunkload!
Drop by Elm Avenue Park Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning at 4 p.m. for our inaugural Trunk or Treat community-wide event, featuring dozens of creative trick-or-treating stations hosted by local groups such as the library Friends, area Girl Scout troops, the Bethlehem Tomboys, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, the Progress Club, Capital District Child Care Council, high school clubs, and more.
Halloween costumes are too special to wear just once, so strut your spooky stuff at the 4:15 p.m. parade before “trunk or treating” your way through the park. This free event is suitable for all ages.
Hiking the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago, known in English as the Way of Saint James, is a 1,200-year-old pilgrimage trail that runs from Germany through France and Spain to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people hike some or all of the trails that make up the route every year.
Learn more about hiking the trail, including its spiritual significance for many, along with tips and travel logistics, from two area residents who have first-hand knowledge of the trip. On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m., Brendan Mooney of Delmar and Suzanne Holt of New Palz will share their experiences and answer questions.
Mooney spent time in Spain studying abroad and returned many times over the years to visit friends. He first hiked the 550-mile trail in September 2009 at the age of 59. He returned recently to become a Hospitalero, a volunteer who assists hikers by advising on where to purchase food, where to do laundry or translating at the medical clinic in the event of an injury. He calls the Camino “a metaphor for life.”
Holt walked the Camino de Santiago from Lisbon, Portugal in April of 2019.
The Write Stuff
Get an up-close look at the venerable Writers Institute Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. with a screening of WMHT’s documentary “Inside the Writers Institute” followed by a discussion led by Mike Huber from the New York State Writers Institute.
— Photo from Bright Star Touring Theatre
Bright Star Touring Theatre will present “Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf” on Monday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library. Seating is limited for this special school vacation event.
The fire station is always an exciting place, and it’s the perfect setting to mark Fire Prevention Week with a special story time.
One of our Bethlehem librarians will be joining the firefighters at the Elsmere Fire Station at 15 West Poplar Drive in Delmar on Friday, Oct. 11, at 10:30 a.m. to share some stories, songs, a craft, and an up-close look at the fire trucks.
Touring theater
When the kids are home from school on Columbus Day, the library is the place to be!
On Monday, Oct. 14, Bright Star Touring Theatre will present “Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf” at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Follow Little Red as she embarks on a visit to Grandmother’s house, a trip fraught with trouble from the Big Bully Wolf.
Wolf is a menace to everyone he encounters until Little Red teaches him that no one likes a bully. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. This program is part of the Ann Seegal Memorial Storytelling Series.
Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theater company based in Asheville, N.C., serves nearly 2,000 audiences in schools, theaters, libraries, museums and more across the country each year.
Python basics
Do you speak Python?
This general-purpose programming language has many uses, including web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence and more.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. the BCHS Robotics team will present “Intro to Python Coding” for those interested in learning some of the basics.
Bring your own laptop; but a limited number will be available to borrow, if needed. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Please note if you need a laptop in your registration. This program is intended for adults and teens ages 12 and up.
An African-American family history
Retired University at Albany professor of Africana Studies and Delmar resident Dr. Maurice Thornton will be at the library Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. to share some stories about the men and women who make up his own ancestral history and talk about the work that went into researching, writing and publishing “The Thornton Family,” a 160-page book detailing the family’s perseverance in the face of unemployment, segregation and the tumultuous Civil Rights Era, stretching back from the time of his great grandparents in the mid-1800s to the present day.
A time for questions will follow his talk. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Diabetes and meal planning
Our “Dining with Diabetes” series continues Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. This is the second of four sessions featuring a nutrition educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn multiple ways for diabetics to manage their health through menu planning, carb counting, portion control and label reading. Food samples will be available.
Subsequent “Dining with Diabetes” sessions will take place Oct. 23 and 30. Come to one or more; there will be different topics and food samples to try each week.
As a retired University at Albany professor of Africana Studies, Delmar resident Dr. Maurice Thornton has spent many years sharing the stories of African Americans throughout history. Earlier this spring, he decided to turn his focus to the men and women who make up his own ancestral history, writing and publishing the 160-page “The Thornton Family.”
The book details the family’s perseverance in the face of unemployment, segregation, and the tumultuous Civil Rights Era, stretching back from the time of his great-grandparents in the mid-1800s to the present day.
Thornton will be at the library on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. to share some of these stories and talk about the work that went into researching, writing, and publishing his family’s history.
Thornton, a veteran of the Korean War, is also a leading member of the 369th Veterans Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of the all-African-American 369th Infantry Regiment (the Harlem Hellfighters) and instrumental in obtaining the Medal of Honor for local World War I hero Henry Johnson.
Thornton was part of the historic March on Washington in August 1962 during the Civil Rights Movement and attended President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address as Congressman Paul Tonko’s official guest.
A time for questions will follow his talk. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Sing along with the Delmariners
Local musicians Phil Teunim, Ron Tweedy, and Will Vail, also known as the Delmariners, return to the library Friday, Oct. 4, for a folk concert sing-along.
The performance is part of the Coffee and Conversation series, which features a variety of Friday afternoon performances and lectures for adults throughout the year. The concert begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by light refreshments. Coffee and Conversation is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Learn how to eat well
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. for the first of four “Dining with Diabetes” sessions featuring a nutrition educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn multiple ways for diabetics to manage their health through menu planning, carb counting, portion control and label reading. Food samples will be available.
Subsequent “Dining with Diabetes” sessions will take place Oct. 16, 23 and 30. Come to one or more; there will be different topics and food samples to try each week.
On display
During the month of October, the library’s hallway exhibit space will feature historical photos of Bethlehem from Town Historian Susan Leath, as well as photographs, watercolors, and mixed media by David Gerard.
Do you have artwork or a collection you would like to share with others? The library has three different display and exhibit spaces available to the public on a first-come basis. It is easy to sign up through www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org by clicking on the “Book a Space” tab, or visit the Information Desk to see what is available.
Fall is officially here, and your garden is getting tired. At the library’s “Putting Your Garden to Bed” program, Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Martie Teumim will talk about how to prepare your garden for its long winter’s nap.
Join us Monday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., when Teumim will discuss amending the soil, protecting shrubs and trees, deer proofing, and more.
This event ties into the Seed Library that was introduced this spring. Programs like this have taken place throughout the growing season and are meant to support those new to gardening, as well as encourage fledgling farmers to continue participating in this sustainable activity.
Following its successful 2019 launch, the Seed Library will return next year with more seeds and a whole new crop of programs!
Ancestry DNA
Home Ancestry DNA tests have changed the playing field when it comes to researching your family tree.
Genealogist Lisa Dougherty will be at the library Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. to help demystify the test results. She will discuss how to use the test to facilitate family history research, as well as how to use the Ancestry DNA website, interpret ethnicity estimates, and find and read your matches.
Help for dementia caregivers
In partnership with Eddy Alzheimer’s Services, the library holds regularly scheduled Support and Guidance for Dementia Caregivers sessions, the next one of which is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Social workers will be available to speak with caregivers of individuals with dementia beginning at 11 a.m. Contact Sarah LaPierre ( ; 518-238-4164) to reserve a time slot. This service is funded by a grant from NYS Department of Health.
Access for all
At the library, we work hard to be accessible to people of all abilities. Patrons who anticipate a need for accommodations to attend a program or use the library, are asked to contact the Information Desk at 518-439-9314, option 2. We may need at least seven days of advance notice to accommodate some equal access needs, but many of these services are available immediately.
Below are some of the ways in which we strive to be accessible to everyone:
— Our public spaces are compliant with the Americans with disabilities Act;
— American Sign Language is available at programs (requires some advance notice);
— Assistive listening devices are available in the Community Room for programs and events. Patrons may wish to bring their own headphones;
— We custom print Braille library cards on site;
— We have Braille materials for children;
— Our home delivery service Books to People reaches patrons who are homebound;
— We have an extensive large-print materials section, and eBooks, and eMagazines provide an opportunity for font enlargement on e-readers;
— We can coordinate materials from the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) for our patrons.
— Mobility devices are available to use on site, including a motorized scooter, walker with seat and wheelchair;
— Movies are shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible; and
— An Optelec magnifying reader can enlarge research and other materials.
Giddy-up! Our Friday, Sept. 20, Coffee and Conversation promises to be a rollicking ride as local entertainer Chuck Oakes celebrates the American West with songs, photographs, and a screening of “The Best of the West” television pilot he created for PBS with support from the Kingston Trio.
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.
Video editing
Bring your favorite tech-savvy kid with you to our Tuesday, Sept. 24, “Video Editing for Kids and Grown-ups” program and learn to use Adobe Premiere Elements to easily make fun edits to video files. Feel free to bring your phone and cable to upload a video. The program starts at 3:45 p.m. and is geared toward children ages 7 and up with an adult.
Remember to register your intergenerational group together. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 3:45 p.m.
All about Hospice
Community educator Carol Ann Tiberia-Sterrett will be at the library Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. to talk about how the service aims to enhance the quality of life of those it serves. At the “All About Hospice” program, you will gain a better understanding of Hospice; how it supports the individual and the families, how it relieves financial burdens, and how people come to Hospice to live well ... not to die.
Tiberia is an accomplished healthcare administrator with over 30 years of operational, managerial and clinical experience in many levels of care across the continuum, including managed care and health insurance across five states with a primary focus in New York. She currently sits on the Community Maternity Services board of directors and has been featured on the WNYT 13 Forum, TV 17, and on Schenectady Today in an effort to recognize, promote and support caregivers across the continuum.
STEAM fun for families
Families are invited to join us Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. for an ocean-themed STEAM Night. Hear a story and learn about the layers of the ocean, and create your own layered ocean in a jar. Register children individually at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Yoga
Find your balance at the library with hatha yoga led by a local instructor Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. Mats will be provided, but bring your own if you have one. Don’t forget a towel and some water, and be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. Sign up online or call.
Fall fun
Let’s celebrate the first day of fall together on Monday, Sept. 23, at 3:30 p.m. with fall-themed stories and crafts for kids of all ages.