— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Magic: A scarf makes a perfect prop for peekaboo at a recent story time held in the Children’s Place at the Bethlehem Public Library.
The Bethlehem Public Library has a proposed budget of $4.2 million for the 2108-19 fiscal year. The levy portion of the budget is about $3.9 million, an increase of 2.78 percent over last year and within the state-mandated spending cap.
With the proposed spending plan, the library strikes a balance between new and core responsibilities with a greater allocation of funding for the materials line, allowing for the ongoing purchase of movies and books — in print and digital formats — and providing a boost to the Library of Things collection.
Salary and general operations costs remain largely stable, with a small increase to the furniture and equipment line to accommodate some planned service enhancements.
“The 2018-19 budget is based on actual lending data and allows us to remain flexible in serving the needs of the community while staying within the state-mandated tax cap,” said library Director Geoffrey Kirkpatrick.
A detailed budget chart is available in the May/June issue of the Footnotes newsletter and online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Bethlehem Central School District residents will vote on the budget Tuesday, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.
Also on the ballot are two full-term, five-year seats and one partial-term seat on the board of trustees. On the ballot are Caroline Brancatella, Mark Kissinger and Harmeet Narang, all of whom are current trustees on board.
An informal Meet the Candidates evening will be held at the library Wednesday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
Dealing with ASD
On Monday, April 30, learn how to address the sometimes challenging behavior of a child with ASD, autism spectrum disorder, at our “Tantrums, Tears and Timeouts” program, presented by University at Albany’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.
The talk takes place 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is geared toward parents and other caregivers.
Glimmerglass with Friends
The Friends of the Library are once again sponsoring two trips to Glimmerglass Opera this summer: “The Barber of Seville” on Monday, July 23, and “West Side Story” on Thursday, Aug. 16.
The Glimmerglass trips are a great way to enjoy an elegant outing while supporting the Friends. Each bus will leave CDTA’s Delaware Avenue park-and-ride lot next to Mercato’s Restaurant at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the performance.
The cost is $135 for each outing, which includes lunch at the Otesaga Hotel. Your check is your reservation — no refunds are given unless your seat is sold. For more information, contact Polly Hartman at (518) 439-3291.
Seats fill quickly. You will find a reservation form in the May/June edition of Footnotes and online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Join the conversation
Coffee and Conversation continues Friday, April 27, with “Enterprising Waters — New York’s Erie Canal.” Brad Utter, senior historian at the New York State Museum, will provide an overview of the museum’s new exhibit highlighting the canal.
Coffee and 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 Projects Inc.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Fancy fascinators created by volunteer Molly Lamendola — modeled by Bethlehem library staff — will be available at the “Seniors Prom: A Royal Wedding” on Friday, May 18, at Bethlehem Town Hall. Registration for the event is now open. Call 518-439-4955, ext. 1176 to sign up.
The optimism of popular American musicals is contagious, and Richard Feldman has been delighting library audiences over the years with his enthusiasm for the songs that inspire hope and encourage people to follow their dreams. Feldman returns to the Bethlehem Public Library on Friday, April 20, with “To Life! Part IV,” a part of our ongoing Coffee and Conversation series.
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. He’s also a frequent contributor to Bethlehem’s Humanities Institute of Lifelong Learning.
Coffee and 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 Projects Inc.
Call 518-439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
Earth Day Story Walk
Celebrate Earth Day with the library and our friends from the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Friday, April 20, at 10 a.m. as we enjoy an outdoor story walk at the Swift Preserve (near Bethlehem High School). Please register with MHLC at mohawkhudson.org/events.
If you are a Rubber Ducky Club member, this program for preschoolers and their caregivers counts toward early literacy milestones. Not a member? Sign up anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/programs/children/rubber-ducky-club.
My Best Library Card
In this encore event, you can be the star of your own library card. On Wednesday, April 25, at 4 p.m., we’re setting up the green screen at the library to create images featuring you or your child in a Bad Kitty READ poster, and we’ll use that image to create and print a personalized library card on the spot.
Sign up at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. Cards will be processed on a first-come basis.
If you already have a Bethlehem library card, we can duplicate that information on the new one. If you don’t have a card, now’s the time to get one! Simply bring in a photo ID and proof of residence within the Bethlehem Central School District. (Non-BCSD residents can still receive printed cards; they just can’t be used as library cards.)
All about immigration
Presenters from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will be at the library Monday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. for “Immigration 101,” a talk about what it takes for non-citizens to travel to or stay in the United States and what is expected.
It promises to be an informative session about all of the intricacies involved in this often misunderstood process.
2018-19 budget information
Learn more about the 2018-19 library budget in the May/June edition of Footnotes and online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. On the ballot this year is a library levy 2.78-percent higher than last year, within the limit specified by New York State.
The library budget vote and board election will be held Tuesday, May 15, at Bethlehem Central High School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Eggy Story Time: On Tuesday, April 3, children colored and made egg shakers as they learned what happened to Humpty Dumpty in Dan Santat’s “After the Fall.”
The Bethlehem Public Library’s Coffee and Conversation lecture series returns this Friday, April 13, with “Voice of the Mountains,” a first-person look at an extraordinary “Renaissance woman” of the Adirondacks — Jeanne Robert Foster.
From the wilds of Hamilton County and the wilderness of the Adirondacks to Europe and New York City’s cosmopolitan life in the early 20th Century, Foster was at home and fully immersed in her surroundings.
Despite her seemingly humble beginnings, or perhaps because of them and her rootedness to people and place, Foster left the mountains to create a life as a working woman — model, editor, journalist, poet, art agent, and social worker.
Singer and actress Eileen Egan Mack will portray Foster and share readings, stories, and songs, revealing life in the 19th-Century Adirondacks. Be prepared to take a journey back in time.
Coffee & Conversation continues through April with “To Life! Part IV” with Richard Feldman on April 20; and “Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal” with Brad Utter, senior historian and curator at the New York State Museum, on April 27. More lectures are scheduled for May and June.
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 Projects Inc.
The library is located at 451 Delaware Ave. in Delmar. Call 518-439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information.
Construction updates
As the upgrade to the library’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system progresses, we will keep you informed through a dedicated construction page on our website (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/hvac-project-updates), and through in-house postings and social media, as well as in this column.
Board candidates
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library information desk for candidates interested in serving on the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees. There are three seats on the 2018 ballot.
Two, currently held by incumbents Harmeet Narang and Mark Kissinger, come with five-year terms. The third seat, currently held by Caroline Brancatella, has a partial term of three years. All three trustees are seeking re-election.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.
— Photo by Tori Russo
Code-crackers: What better way to celebrate the first day of spring break than by beating the Breakout Room? On Friday, March 30, some talented teens were the first to crack the code with their superior puzzle-solving skills.
At the end of 2015, the library started loaning out GoPro Hero3+ cameras, ushering in an era where patrons could borrow emerging technology and more from our “Library of Things.” Over the next couple of years, that Library of Things grew to include telescopes, metal detectors, Wi-Fi hotspots, virtual reality headsets, and much more.
Also during that time, GoPro technology became more sophisticated, with intuitive display options, better picture quality, and all-in-one water-resistant camera bodies. Because of that, we realized it was time to update our collection to the GoPro Hero5 Black.
If you’ve borrowed one of our GoPro cameras in the past, you will be amazed at all of the improvements you’ll see in the Hero5. Three years makes a big difference when it comes to technology!
If you haven’t used a GoPro before, you can now take the latest version for a test drive when you borrow one from our Library of Things.
Available to borrow separately are tripods, a dog-harness mount, child-sized chest harness, and an arm harness mount.
Save the date
Older adults are cordially invited to enjoy an enchanted afternoon at the Bethlehem Town Hall on Friday, May 18, for our very special “Seniors” Prom, co-hosted by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc.
Dress in your finest for the Royal Wedding-themed event, which will take place from 2 to 5 p.m., and have a green screen portrait taken that will put you right at Buckingham Palace. Enjoy refreshments and dance the day away with live music from Betsy and the Bygones.
The Seniors Prom is limited to 100 participants. Please register for the event through Bethlehem Seniors Services Inc. by calling 518-439-4955, ext. 1176. The event takes place at the Bethlehem Town Hall.
Construction updates
As the upgrade to the library’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditining system progresses, we will keep you informed through a dedicated construction page on our website (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/hvac-project-updates), in-house postings, and through social media, as well as this column.
Contractors recently finished the first phase of asbestos abatement, involving the removal of the floor tiles in the maintenance area. Independent air-quality test results show the area and its surroundings to be completely clear.
Board candidate information
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library information desk for candidates interested in serving on the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees. There are three seats on the 2018 ballot.
Two, currently held by incumbents Harmeet Narang and Mark Kissinger, come with five-year terms. The third seat, currently held by Caroline Brancatella, has a partial term of three years. All three trustees are seeking re-election.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.
Are you a small business owner looking to market your product or service in the most cost-effective way? Maybe you are a student researching business executives, or someone who dabbles in the stock market looking for more information about a potential investment.
You’ll find all of these answers on the Bethlehem Public Library’s newest digital research tool, ReferenceUSA, a powerful big data resource that grants access to continuously updated business and residential information in the United States and Canada for research, marketing, job seeking and more. Beyond the marketing and business possibilities, ReferenceUSA is also a valuable tool for general research, such as locating individuals or information about healthcare professionals.
To access the site through Bethlehem Public Library, visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org and click on the “Research” tab. On the research page, you’ll find ReferenceUSA listed in alphabetical order. The service is free for anyone to use on-site at the library. Bethlehem patrons can also access the site remotely using a library card.
Holiday closing
The library will be closed Sunday, April 1, for the Easter holiday. Regular hours resume Monday, April 2, at 9 a.m. We’re open online all the time at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Pet a Porter
Project Runway at the library is back, and this time, participants will use their sewing and crafting skills to create an outfit for their pet (or stuffed animal).
On Wednesday, April 4, learn to use a sewing pattern and brush up on sewing machine basics from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 2:30 to 4 p.m. On Friday, May 11, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., find out how to make fun duct tape accessories. You can get last minute help with your projects on Monday, May 14, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Stop by for one or all of the work sessions, or just be a part of the final Pet Fashion Show on the Green Sunday, May 20. (Fashion show participants will need to sign up at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.) For guidelines or additional information, email tori@bplteens or cathy@bplkids. All ages welcome.
Spring break
Spring break week is a busy time at the library! You can pick up a schedule in the library or by visiting www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org<http://www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Below are some of the week's highlights for kids and families:
— Friday, March 30: Breakout Room — Use your puzzle-solving skills to break the code and open the locked box before time is up, 10 a.m. For ages 9 and up. Sign up online or call;
— Friday, March 30: “Ferdinand” rated PG and runs 108 minutes. The movie starts at 2:30 p.m. For kids and families;
— Tuesday, April 3: Eggy Storytime — Find out what happened to Humpty Dumpty in Dan Santat's “After the Fall,” 10 a.m. For kids and families;
— Tuesday, April 3: Paracord Keychains — Make a keychain out of colorful parachute cord, 2:30 p.m. For grades six to 12. Sign up online or call;
— Thursday, April 5: Family Yoga — Learn some stretching and relaxation techniques suitable for the whole family, 2:30 p.m. For kids and families.
Have you ever wondered about all of the technologies and networks that come into play when you fire up your favorite cell-phone or tablet app?
Explore the myriad connections that make up these everyday activities at “Tech That Connects,” the second in our pair of Tech Talks for Teens open to students in grades six to 12. University at Albany Professor Mariya Zheleva will lead the discussion, which will be followed by a game to stimulate spatial thinking about the traffic we send out on the Internet.
“Tech That Connects” will take place at the Bethlehem Public Library Thursday, March 29, at 4 p.m. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
New life for old home movies
Do you have some old home movies on VHS that you would like to digitize? You can now borrow an analog video converter from our Library of Things. Make a digital copy of those precious memories from a VCR, camcorder, or other analog sources using the Elgato Video Capture.
The device includes RCA and S-video cables, as well as a SCART adapter. They are available to borrow on a first-come basis for one week at a time, and must be picked up and dropped off at Bethlehem Public Library.
If you have a VHS tape but no longer the device to play it, you can reserve some time in the tech room to make a digital copy using the library's equipment.
Close knit
Spend a relaxing Sunday with us knitting, or learning how to knit.
On Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 3 p.m., we’re holding our regular Knit One Purl One program, which is open to knitters of all ages and all abilities. If you're an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you're a beginner, bring size 8 knitting needles; we'll provide yarn and get you started.
Database demos
There's still time to test out a couple of databases we are considering adding to our research tools. Access Grove Art Online and Grove Music Online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/database-demoss and follow the directions for logging in.
There's an optional form at the bottom of the page where you can let us know your thoughts about these resources.
Construction updates
The planned upgrade to our building’s aging heating and cooling system is in full swing. We expect some minor disruptions during the project, but we are doing our best to minimize their impact.
As construction progresses, we will keep you informed through a dedicated construction page on our website (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/hvac-project-updates), in-house postings and through social media.
Our contractors have told us that construction will close the board room to staff and public use for approximately three weeks. The start of this time period is not yet known.
The library will not be taking any new requests for the boardroom through May 15, and we will work to accommodate any existing reservations as best we can.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
At the “Rubber Ducky Club: Measure Up” program on Friday, March 8, participants used blocks and other materials to understand distances and dimensions at various stations throughout the Bethlehem Public Library’s Community Room.
Get your Irish up at the Bethlehem Public Library on Wednesday, March 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. during an afternoon of Irish music with Tim O’Shea and Friends.
Hailing from Killarney, Ireland, O’Shea and the Drank the Gold Duo are sure to get feet tapping with their authentic Irish tunes, jigs, folk songs and more. Featuring O'Shea on guitar, Bodrun (the Irish drum) and vocals; Oona O'Grady on violin and viola; and James Gascoyne on double bass guitar and vocals, the group is currently touring the United States before jumping back across the pond next month to perform in Holland.
Join us for this exciting afternoon and find out what makes Irish music so passionate, whimsical and crazy fun. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served. This performance is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects.
Federalist Papers finalé
Don’t miss the final talk in the “Hamilton’s Federalist Papers” reading and discussion series Monday, March 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Humanities scholar Giacomo Calabria will wrap things up with a look at Papers No. 64, 70 and 78.
Initiated by Alexander Hamilton, the 85 anonymous Federalist Papers advocated for the adoption of the United States Constitution. Paper No. 64 focuses more deeply on the concept of treaties and how they are formed; No. 70 argues that unity in the executive branch is a main ingredient for both energy and safety; and No. 78 was written to justify the structure of the judiciary under the proposed Constitution.
The Federalist Papers can be accessed through Wikipedia, with limited paper copies available during the presentations. Pick up a brochure with additional details at the Information Desk or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
The series is grant-funded and sponsored by Humanities New York.
Construction updates online
The planned upgrade to the building’s aging heating and cooling system has begun. As construction progresses, we will keep you informed through a dedicated construction page on our website (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/hvac-project-updates), in-house postings and through social media.
Board candidate information
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library information desk for candidates interested in serving on the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees.
There are three seats on the 2018 ballot. Two, currently held by incumbents Harmeet Narang and Mark Kissinger, come with five-year terms. The third seat, currently held by Caroline Brancatella, has a partial term of three years. All three trustees are seeking re-election.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.
— Natalie McDonough
“We all live in a yellow submarine”: It was Beatlemania at Bethlehem Public Library on Monday, Feb. 26, with an all-ages concert by The Expressions, co-hosted by the Center for Disability Services. The next event with CFDS friends takes place Monday, March 12, and features Opera Saratoga’s rendition of “The Ugly Duckling.”
Bethlehem Public Library’s winter concert series “A Little Sunday Music” closes its 2017-18 season Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. with a performance of works by the Broad Street Chamber Players: flutist Elizabeth Chinery, cellist Jay Shulman and pianist David Smith.
Chinery has been performing and teaching in the Capital District for more than 25 years, and has performed with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, the Berkshire Lyric Theater Orchestra and the Albany Symphony. She has studied flute, theory and composition with various renowned classical and jazz flutists.
Shulman has performed with the Long Island Philharmonic and the River Ensemble. He has made recordings with the Bronx Arts Ensemble and plays on the soundtrack of the PBS documentary “Josef and Anni Albers.” He has produced CD reissues of the Stuyvesant String Quartet and the music of his late father, composer and cellist Alan Shulman.
Smith holds degrees from Harvard and Yale and was a conducting fellow at the Aspen Music Festival and Aspen Music School in Colorado. He continues to be active as a pianist, organist, harpsichordist, conductor and teacher in Upstate New York.
A Little Sunday Music is supported by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library, and the concert is free and open to the public.
Opera for all
On Monday, March 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., we will be joining our friends from the Center for Disability Services for Opera Saratoga’s “Opera to Go: The Ugly Duckling,” a whimsical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale with a focus on diversity and tolerance, featuring an original score by composer Andrew Duncan.
Enjoy the show, which is free and open to everyone, and meet some new friends. Refreshments will be served.
Tech Talk for Teens
Have you ever wondered how your favorite social media sites seem to know what you are most likely to click and comment on? On Friday, March 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., teens are invited to find out how social media and “smart” devices use data and algorithms to better interact with them during University at Albany Professor Petko Bogdanov’s “Tech Talk for Teens: Everyday Algorithms.”
The talk is f students in grades 6 through 12. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314.
Construction updates online
The planned upgrade to the building’s aging heating and cooling system has begun. We expect some minor disruptions during the project, but we are doing our best to minimize their impact. As construction progresses, we will keep you informed through a dedicated construction page on our website (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/hvac-project-updates), in-house postings and through social media.
The planned upgrade to the library's aging heating and cooling system has begun. We expect some minor disruptions during the project, but we are doing our best to minimize their impact. As construction progresses, we will keep you informed through a dedicated construction page on our website (www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/hvac-project-updates), in-house postings and through social media.
Recently, library staff have begun relocating their workspaces to the Storyhour Room in preparation for the internal phase of the HVAC project, which is expected to begin March 5 and last approximately eight weeks. As a result of this move, regular storytimes may take place in the community or board room, or inside the Children's Place. Please note that some meeting rooms may not be available for limited times during the HVAC project, and construction noise may be audible during business hours.
The long-awaited HVAC improvements will increase comfort and efficiency throughout the library and are the result of a multi-year planning process. The construction is partially funded by a $289,467 New York State Library Construction Grant through the Upper Hudson Library System. The additional funding allows us to continue making necessary capital improvements to the building while minimizing the impact on taxpayers.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we do our best to minimize the impact on library users.
Chris Gibson discusses “Rally Point”
Chris Gibson, a former Army colonel and Republican Congressman who served from 2011 to 2017, will discuss his vision for America outlined in the book "Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream" at the library Saturday, March 3, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Gibson, a lifelong resident of Kinderhook from a working-class background, rose from private to colonel in the U.S Army before running for Congress in 2010. "Rally Point" is his analysis of the current political environment and a conservative roadmap to moving beyond a nation divided.
Gibson’s talk will take place in the Community Room and is free and open to everyone. A book signing will take place afterward.
Board candidate information
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library for candidates interested in serving on the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees.
There are three seats on the 2018 ballot. Two, currently held by incumbents Harmeet Narang and Mark Kissinger, come with five-year terms. The third seat, currently held by Caroline Brancatella, has a partial term of three years. All three trustees are seeking re-election.
Board meetings are held at the library monthly and are open to the public. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and last about two hours. Trustees are expected to regularly attend.
Petitions must contain at least 58 signatures of voters residing in Central School District No. 6 of the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland. Petitions must be filed with the District Clerk, Bethlehem Central High School, 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar by 5 p.m. on April 16.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.
Chris Gibson will talk about his book, “Rally Point,” at the Bethlehem Public Library on March 3.
Can divided Americans, even those from the same political party, find a way to come together in a time of crisis? Chris Gibson, a former Army colonel and Republican congressman who served from 2011 to 2017, thinks so.
He outlines his vision for America in the book, “Rally Point: Five Tasks to Unite the Country and Revitalize the American Dream,” which he will discuss at the Bethlehem Public Library on Saturday, March 3, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Gibson, a lifelong resident of Kinderhook from a working-class background, rose from private to colonel in the United States Army before running for Congress in 2010. In his book, he talks about some of the life lessons he’s learned from the “School of Hard Knocks” that have helped him better serve his country. “Rally Point” is his analysis of the current political environment and a conservative roadmap to moving beyond a nation divided.
Gibson’s talk will take place in the Community Room and is free and open to everyone. A book-signing will take place afterward.
Make your move
It’s easy to find yourself at a career crossroads. Maybe the job you always wanted doesn’t feel like the right fit anymore. Perhaps you took some time off to care for family and find yourself behind on the latest workplace skills.
If that sounds like you, come to the library on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. for “Navigating Career Transitions,” and learn how to best leverage your skills if you are considering a career change or re-entering the workforce. Job coach Patricia Sibilia will share strategies to help you network and gain confidence for your next career move.
Get ready for your close-up
It’s far too late for you to end up on the Oscars stage this year, but it’s never too soon to dream, and we’ve got everything you need to start making some movie magic!
Recently added to the Library of Things is a trio of handheld HD camcorders that are lightweight and easy to use. Files are also a snap to share. The camcorders are available on the Library of Things shelf behind the Information Desk and can be checked out for seven days at a time.
We also have made it easier for you to turn that raw footage, or video and stills from your phone or other media sources, into a multimedia presentation using Premiere Elements. We recently installed the user-friendly software on eight of the public laptops available to borrow inside the library with no time limits.
Premiere Elements is an intuitive video editing program that provides step-by-step guides for simple tasks or preformatted themed video options, like weddings, travel, and more, to give your home movies a polished look.
Station listings online
You can easily find out what is coming up on BCN-TV, Bethlehem’s public access channel, with a new dynamic listing on the library’s website. The guide is continually updated and projects the schedule a week out. Find it online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/webapps/tvschedule.asp.