Warm up this chilly December weekend with a classical guitar performance by Eric Roth on Sunday, Dec. 9. The 2 p.m. concert is the second in the Bethlehem Public Library’s 2018-19 Little Sunday Music series.
Roth will perform primarily 19th-Century guitar music, which was composed during a time of striking innovation and development. He will also provide information about the instrument, repertoire, composers, and history.
The program will include Roth’s own arrangement of the second Violin Sonata by French Romantic composer Benjamin Godard, as well as works by Johann Kaspar Mertz, Francisco Tarrega, and Emilia Guliani-Gugliemi and Angelina Panormo Huerta — two of the first great women composers for the guitar. He also plans to premiere his own four-movement Sonata for Guitar in its entirety.
Roth has been playing guitar since age 12. He graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in music performance and frequently performs on the guitar and lute at events throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond.
After a short break in January, A Little Sunday Music resumes Feb. 10 with audience favorite The Bleecker Consort, whose members will play a diverse set of instruments, including early strings, reeds, and a variety of percussion. A vocal recital by Irina Tikhonenko rounds out the series on March 10.
Concerts are free and open to the public. A Little Sunday Music is sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
Sounds like fun
There’s even more music ahead as Skip Parsons and his Clarinet Marmalade Trio return to the library on Monday, Dec. 10, for a special all-ages, all-abilities Morning Concert with our friends from the Center for Disability Services.
From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., enjoy a morning of music featuring the banjo, tuba, and clarinet playing old-time classics like “Sweet Georgia Brown.” Refreshments will be served.
The Center for Disability Services provides opportunities and support for people with disabilities, and the goal of the Morning Concert series is to enhance its clients’ social circles.
Closing reminder
The library will be closed Friday, Dec. 7, to accommodate a staff-development training session. Our bookdrops will be open, but there will be no telephone service. We’re always open online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Storm warning
Please remember that, in the event of inclement weather, the library’s telephone system will provide information on a closing or delayed opening. Call ahead.
On giving
We’re wrapping up our four-part “Philosophy of Philanthropy” series, grant-funded and sponsored by Humanities New York, with an interactive discussion Monday, Dec. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. titled “What and How Much to Give.”
Throughout the series, Dr. Erzsebet Fazekas has been breaking down the key issues behind charitable giving: motivation, the selection of recipients and worthy causes, and the impact of giving on the donors and society in general. Attendance at previous talks not required to participate.
The Bethlehem Senior Chorus presents “Songs of Home” on Friday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. The program, which will be held at Bethlehem Town Hall, is open to everyone.
The repertoire will explore the meaning of home, whether it be a dwelling, people, place, or a spiritual connection. The chorus, which is now in its 14th year, strives to present timeless music to be enjoyed by all.
The concert is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc. Please note that this event does not take place at the library. Bethlehem Town Hall is located at 445 Delaware Ave. in Delmar.
Hour of Code all week
Kids and teens, join us for some super STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun as we celebrate Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week. Try out the cool new technology available at the library and take part in activities that put STEM concepts to good use.
Stop by the Teen Area after school for any of the following events and get ready to crack the code:
— Monday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.: 3D Printing;
— Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.: Ozobots;
— Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.: Scratch Jr.: and
— Thursday, Dec. 6, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.: Snap Circuits.
Throwback trivia
Are you fond or “Friends” or a “Seinfeld” superfan? Then stop by the library and test your sitcom savvy with a special “Friends” versus “Seinfeld” trivia night on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Come alone or as a team and match wits with others as you compete for trivia supremacy. Registration is not required, but there is a limit of 10 teams. Prizes are donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
Closing reminder
The library will be closed Friday, Dec. 7, to accommodate a staff-development training session. Our bookdrops will be open, but there will be no telephone service. We’re always open online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Storm warning
Please remember that in the event of inclement weather, the library’s telephone system will provide information on a closing or delayed opening. Call ahead.
Edit digital video
Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Elements to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio, and more to create a professional looking video suitable for a variety of media.
Two-hour training sessions in Adobe Premiere Elements are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for only one session. Register online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A Tiny Tots story time participant takes a curious look around the room Tuesday, Nov. 13. Tiny Tots, which takes place most Monday and Tuesday mornings at the Bethlehem Public Library, is a chance for children up to age 35 months to enjoys some stories and songs with a caregiver.
If you want to raise your comfort level with one or more of the electronic devices and media out there, you can get one-on-one coaching at Bethlehem Public Library by scheduling a half-hour tech help appointment with a librarian.
No matter your experience level, we can help you with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader and show you how to set up and manage an email account, get started on Microsoft Word, or navigate Facebook and Twitter.
Make an appointment at least a week in advance by visiting the Information Desk or calling the library at 518-439-9314, ext. 3009.
Holiday schedule
The library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23.
The library will also be closed all day Friday, Dec. 7, for staff training.
It’s an honor
Last month, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Bethlehem Public Library received a certificate of appreciation for the second year in a row from the Warren, Washington and Albany counties chapter of New York State ARC [formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens, now The Arc] for the work we do to provide employment opportunities for individuals of differing abilities.
The library is committed to helping those in our community with developmental disabilities and special needs find opportunities to work and socialize in a welcoming environment. We have long-standing relationships several organizations to provide job training and employment, including Warren-Washington ARC and Wildwood, and through student internships coordinated by the Bethlehem Central School District special education department.
We also have a partnership with the Center for Disability Services to host a morning concert series for people of all ages and abilities to socialize, connect and enjoy some great music together.
We are thrilled to be recognized by the WWAARC for our efforts to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Edit digital video
We’ve scheduled several training sessions in the next months that will demonstrate how to use Adobe Premiere Elements to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio and more to create a professional looking video suitable for a variety of media.
Two-hour training sessions take place Monday, Nov. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for only one session. Register online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518 439-9314.
Black Friday Fun
Looking for post-Thanksgiving activities for the kids? Skip the shopping and stop by the library Friday, Nov. 23, for some all-day entertainment.
In the morning, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we’re holding a “Paint and Watch” for kids and families featuring a showing of “The Incredibles 2” and a “super” craft. In the afternoon, stop by the Teen Area from 2 to 4 p.m. to try out Giant Word Winder, a larger-than-life cross between boggle and a word search.
With our Library of Things at the Bethlehem Public Library, we make it easy to explore a new hobby, experience nature, play a game, be a do-it-yourselfer, investigate new technology, and so much more.
Borrowing a “thing” from the library is a great way to “test drive” an item, and it gives everyone equal access to new products that might not necessarily fit their budget.
Since its humble beginning just four years ago with a couple of GoPro cameras and accessories, our Library of Things has grown exponentially — and we’re adding new equipment all the time — with support from the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
With dozens of “things” to check out, you may be wondering where to begin. You can start by asking yourself what it is you’d like to learn or try or do.
Do you want to explore your musical side? We’ve got bongos, electronic drum kits, keyboards, ukuleles, xylophones, and more that can be borrowed for 28 days at a time.
Are you looking to be handy around the house? Borrow one of our household tools like a laser level or home-inspection kit. We’ve even got diagnostic code readers for your car and a Kill A Watt meter that can help you identify ways to reduce your energy bill.
Are you up for some entertainment? Check out a karaoke machine or a digital projector and Bluetooth speaker, and host an evening in with friends. You can also borrow a virtual-reality headset or a Nintendo Switch and the games to go with it. We’ve got lawn games, too, for some outdoor fun when the weather warms back up.
Do you need to connect to the Internet? We can help. We loan Wi-Fi hotspots, Chromebooks, solar chargers, and power banks.
Would you like to digitally capture and preserve your memories? Our Library of Things includes GoPro cameras, digital camcorders, film and slide scanners, as well as analog video and cassette converters.
How about something for the kids? They can borrow everything from Ozobots to American Girl dolls, along with kits for juggling and bird or bug watching.
Are you interested in the great outdoors? Our newest addition to the Library of Things is a motion-activated trail camera that will capture the hidden lives of the critters in or near your backyard. We also loan out binoculars, telescopes, metal detectors, and fishing poles.
Library of Things items are available on a first-come basis to library cardholders. To see what’s available, visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/borrow/library-of-things.
A doughboy remembers the Great War
Our World War I 100th Anniversary series continues Sunday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. with “Sammy Doughboy Remembers.” Military curator at the New York State Museum Robert E. Mulligan Jr. will use images from the New York Times rotogravure section to highlight the sights, places, and events of World War I as experienced by the soldiers from New York.
For more information about the series, go to: www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/end-of-wwi-anniversary-series.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 22, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Little trick-or-treaters make their way around the Bethlehem Public Library, collecting goodies and showing off their costumes at the library’s annual Halloween event, Wednesday, Oct. 31.
For more than 15 years, Bethlehem Public Library’s annual winter concert series, A Little Sunday Music, has entertained and delighted audiences, and you can expect more of the same with a 2018-19 lineup that includes some very talented musicians and ensembles.
A Little Sunday Music opens Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. with “Over There: Songs of World War I,” featuring Linda Russell and her trio performing the marching tunes, humorous ditties, love songs, and wistful laments that were popular when the Great War raged in Europe a century ago. This performance is also part of the library’s World War I 100th Anniversary series.
A historical musician, Russell began her professional career by performing for 16 years as a balladeer at Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City. She continues to sing and play ballads, broadsides, love songs, marches and dance tunes of early America at national, state, and local historical venues.
A Little Sunday Music continues Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. with Eric Roth, who will present a program of 19th-Century guitar music. After a short break in January, the concert series resumes on Feb. 10 with audience favorite The Bleecker Consort, playing a diverse set of instruments, including early strings, reeds, and a variety of percussion. A vocal recital by Irina Tikhonenko rounds out the series on March 10.
Concerts are free and open to the public. A Little Sunday Music is sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
What gives?
What are the costs and rewards of philanthropic giving? In “Philosophy of Philanthropy,” a four-part series grant-funded and sponsored by Humanities New York, Dr. Erzsebet Fazekas will talk about the key issues behind charitable giving: motivation, the selection of recipients and worthy causes, and the impact of giving on the donors and society in general. Join us for one or more of the following programs:
— Monday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.: The Ethics of Giving and Taking;
— Monday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Why Give? Motivations and Impact;
— Monday, Nov. 26, 7 from 8:30 p.m.: To Whom or For What to Give?; and
— Monday, Dec. 10, 7 from 8:30 p.m.: What and How Much to Give.
Blood drive
Bethlehem Public Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Nov. 15, 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.
Edit digital video
We’ve scheduled several training sessions in the next two months that will demonstrate how to use Adobe Premiere Elements to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio, and more to create a professional-looking video suitable for a variety of media.
Two-hour training sessions take place on Monday, Nov. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for only one session. Register online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
The Lost Radio Rounders will perform “Songs of Our Empire State” on Friday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library.
The Bethlehem Public Library’s Coffee & Conversation series is wrapping up its fall season on Friday, Nov. 2, with “Songs of Our Empire State” performed by the Lost Radio Rounders. Explore New York State’s great history on a musical journey that will find you whaling with “The Montaukers,” fighting the Battle of Saratoga, and on a trip along the Erie Canal.
The Lost Radio Rounders, a duo featuring Michael Eck and Tom Lindsay, have performed extensively around the Capital Region. Lindsay, on guitar, banjo, and piano, is a local photographer, educator, and recording engineer. He has taught New York State cultural history, American music history, audio/video technology, and photography at the fifth- through 12th-grade levels.
Eck, who plays mandolin, guitar, dobro, ukulele, and banjo, is a songwriter with four solo albums to his credit. He is also a widely published music critic and radio personality, as well as a visual artist focusing on portraits of American roots musicians.
The “Songs of Our Empire State” concert takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. in the library’s community room. A one-hour coffee and social hour will follow the performance. The event is free and open to all and is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc.
Digital video editing
Are you intrigued by all of the possibilities presented by digital video editing? Creating your own show! Making your special event footage an event of its own! Tying together your home movies in a watchable way! It is now easier than ever with our library laptops equipped with Adobe Premiere Elements, and we’ll show you how to do it.
We’ve scheduled several training sessions in the next two months that will teach you how to use Adobe Premiere Elements to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio and more to create a professional looking video suitable for a variety of media.
The first two-hour training takes place Monday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-noon. Additional classes take place Monday, Nov. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for only one session. Register online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call (518) 439-9314.
Your input is important
Tell us what you think! If you haven’t had a chance to fill out the library services survey included in the November/December Footnotes, we encourage you to take the time to do so and return your answers to us before Nov. 30. An online version at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org can be filled out and submitted electronically, and a large-print version can be picked up at the library Information Desk.
Annual report
Bethlehem Public Library’s annual report for fiscal year 2017-18 was included in the November/December Footnotes and is now available online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. This report highlights some of the library’s exciting achievements and programs over the past year, along with important circulation and collection information that tells the tale of how our users are interacting with the goods and services we offer.
Richard Feldman is back at the Bethlehem Public Library on Friday, Oct. 26, to present Part V in his ever-popular To Life! series as part of the Coffee and Conversation programming. This time around, he will showcase songs from popular American musicals about the fun and unexpected ways people fall in love.
Feldman has directed and choreographed more than 125 musical productions at local venues and taught English, creative writing, and American musical theater at Bethlehem Central High School for more than three decades.
Coffee & Conversation programs are free and open to everyone. They begin at 1 p.m. and last about 60 minutes with a coffee and social hour following. The series is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Project, Inc.
Call 518-439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
Shadows in the spotlight
Shadow puppetry is a unique form of storytelling with a spare and beautiful quality. Learn more about this ancient art Monday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the library’s “History of Chinese Shadow Theater” program.
University at Albany professor Dr. Fan Pen Chen will talk about the history and social functions of shadow theater using footage of the puppet-making process and performances.
Your input is important
Tell us what you think! If you haven’t had a chance to fill out the library services survey included in the November/December Footnotes, we encourage you to take the time to do so and return your answers to us before Nov. 30.
An online version at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org can be filled out and submitted electronically, and a large-print version can be picked up at the library Information Desk.
Trick or treat at the library
This Halloween, pint-sized princesses, ghouls, pirates and superheroes will haunt our hallways as they trick-or-treat their way among the books. On Wednesday, 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.
This “freestyle” trick-or-treating format makes it easier to work around you and your child’s schedule. 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.
Get ready to write
Do you know what NaNoWriMo means? It’s a catchy way of referring to National Novel Writing Month, which just happens to be in November. The goal of NaNoWriMo is to create the first draft of a novel within the month. The library is here to encourage that creative enterprise by offering working and collaboration space in one of our meeting rooms for adults taking up the NaNoWriMo challenge.
Join other would-be authors in this exciting literary pursuit starting Friday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. Other drop-in times include Nov. 9 and 16, both Fridays, from 5 to 8 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.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Assemblywoman Pat Fahy stopped by the Bethlehem Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 12, to get her Library Expedition passport stamped and learn more about the growing Library of Things collection.
Explore the vital role of popular magazines in the making of “The Great Gatsby” — its style, its text, its views on the intersection of love and money, and the arc of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s career. Dr. Brian Sweeney, associate professor of English at The College of Saint Rose and a Bethlehem library trustee, will address the subject in a talk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21.
A wildly popular author of magazine fiction in the 1920s, Fitzgerald made far more money from crowd-pleasing “slick” magazines like The Saturday Evening Post than he did from his novels, including his masterpiece, “The Great Gatsby.” In his letters to other writers, Fitzgerald was dismissive of his commercial success, disparaging his magazine fiction as hack-work, tailored to the demands of philistine editors, but the reality is much more complicated.
This talk is part of Bethlehem library’s PBS Great American Read programming. The Great American Read is an eight-part series on PBS that celebrates the power of reading through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels. Watch the episodes and browse the top-100 list at www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read.
Landing a Civil Service job
Are you aware of all the rewarding career opportunities available through the Civil Service process? No? You’re not alone.
Many of the vacancies in state government, school districts, towns, villages, and even libraries are considered “competitive class” titles and filled through Civil Service lists, meaning you likely won’t even get your foot in the door if your name’s not on one of those lists. Which naturally begs the question — how do you even get on a list in the first place?
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m., the library will present an overview of how Civil Service works at the local, county, and state levels. It can be a confusing process, and the Bethlehem Public Library director, Geoff Kirkpatrick, and Hannah Black, senior personnel technician for Albany County Civil Service, will talk about the best ways to navigate this complicated maze.
Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314 to register.
Survey says
Included in the November/December Footnotes, which was mailed this week, is a community survey about Bethlehem library services. We encourage you to take the time to fill it out and return your answers to us before Nov. 30.
An online version at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org can be filled out and submitted electronically, and a large-print version can be picked up at the library’s Information Desk.
Take a library road trip
It’s not too late to take part in the 2018 Upper Hudson Library Expedition. Individuals or teams are invited to visit as many UHLS locations as possible from now through the end of November.
Expeditioners get to learn what makes each library in the Upper Hudson system unique as they work toward goal prizes. Maps are available at all of the libraries. Do you have what it takes to be a #Library36er? Details at uhls.org/expedition.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
On a roll: Community members joined library director Geoff Kirkpatrick, left, on a “slow roll” bicycle ride highlighting the Bethlehem library’s connection to the Helderberg-Hudson rail trail on Saturday, Sept. 29.
The library is marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I — The War to End All Wars — with films, music, and lectures from now through December. Learn more about the wartime experiences of soldiers from New York and across the country in a series of events that highlight the historical and cultural significance of the Great War, which drew to a close Nov. 11, 1918.
Some of the themed events will even be integrated into regular book discussions, Coffee and Conversation, Friday Cinema, A Little Sunday Music, and more.
In the first program in the series, which overlaps with the Friday, Oct. 12, Coffee and Conversation, author David Pietrusza will discuss his latest work, “TR’s Last War: Theodore Roosevelt, The Great War, and a Journey of Triumph and Tragedy.”
The book recounts Roosevelt’s impassioned crusade for military preparedness as America fitfully stumbled into World War I. The author will share details from the book about a president with a compulsion for front-line combat, his rival Woodrow Wilson, and politics in flux while a waging war extracts a horrific price from American families.
Pietrusza’s talk takes place from 1 to 2 p.m., with a coffee hour to follow. Coffee and Conversation is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc.
For information about additional World War I programming, pick up a flyer at the library or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for a detailed list.
Fire Prevention Story Time
What’s better than a story time about fire trucks? A story time where you get to see the fire engine in person!
Come to the Elsmere Fire District at 15 West Poplar Ave. in Delmar, on Friday, Oct. 12, for a very special Fire Prevention Story Time. Listen to stories and make some cool crafts with the library and our firefighter friends. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m.
Skype-a-Scientist
At our Skype-a-Scientist session with Dr. Rebekah Rogers, you can expect the topics to range from the very small — chromosomes and genes — to the very large — wooly mammoths.
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., we’re hosting a video chat with Dr. Rogers for kids in kindergarten through fifth grades, where she’ll talk about being a scientist and more.
Learn about life in the lab, and be sure to bring all your burning scientific questions. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrayr.org or call 518-439-9314.
Go green this Halloween
Drop off your gently used costumes from now until Thursday, Oct. 18, and receive a ticket to pick out a different one on the day of the swap, which takes place Friday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The library is accepting costumes in all sizes — from infant to adult, and you can drop off a costume even if you’re not interested in choosing a new one.
Judi Clements will perform her musical memoir at the Bethlehem Public Library on Friday, Oct. 5, as part of the library’s Coffee and Conversation series.
Did you know you have access to an almost limitless selection of music through streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, and others? Maybe you did, but you’re not sure how they compare or even how to get started.
Never fear! We’ve got some answers at our “Making Sense of Streaming Music” program on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library.
We’ll discuss how streaming music works and how to get it, as we compare six big services to help you decide if streaming music is right for you.
Musical memory lane
Judi Clements is bringing her musical memoir to the library Friday, Oct. 5, as part of the Coffee and Conversation series. This trip down musical memory lane combines stand-up comedy and singing from the Great American Songbook, featuring composers like Gershwin, Arlen, Porter, Berlin and Hart.
With live piano accompaniment by John Van Stone, Clements will share humorous stories of her life as a teacher, mother, actress, and wife.
The program begins at 1 p.m. and is followed by a coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Vacation day fun
When school’s out, we’ve got you covered!
On Monday, Oct. 8, The Puppet People will present their inventive retelling of “The Three Little Pigs” using puppets, colorful sets, humor and audience participation. There will be shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. so pick the time that works best for you! This presentation is an Ann Seegal Memorial Storytelling event.
Mindful movement
Try something new at the library and bring your inner and outer self into harmony through tai chi. Our regular tai chi sessions are led by librarian Cathy Brenner, who is also certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute.
This year, the series will focus on the Tai Chi for Energy form, designed by Dr. Paul Lam of the Tai Chi for Health Institute to improve internal energy and combat stress. Classes begin Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. and run weekly through Dec. 11. There is no class on Nov. 9.
All ages and abilities are welcome – no experience necessary. Although participants can join in at any point in the series, tai chi is progressive and builds from week to week, so consistent attendance is encouraged. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and feel free to bring water or a snack.
Costume swap in full swing
Drop off your gently used costumes between Monday, Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 18, and receive a ticket to pick out a different one on the day of the swap, which takes place Friday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The library is accepting costumes in all sizes – from infant to adult, and you can drop off a costume even if you’re not interested in choosing a new one.