Purls of wisdom: One of the nice things about knitting is how easily the repetition and rhythm can bring on a contemplative state. Despite the activity’s solitary nature, the global community of knitters continues to grow. To acknowledge that greater community, Worldwide Knit in Public Day started a decade ago as a collective celebration of the craft and its enthusiasts.
On Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., area knitters and potential knitters of all ages are invited to take part in this simultaneous gathering of knitters around the world by heading over to the Bethlehem Public Library. Join other knitters and share helpful hints while drawing some attention to your craft. Not a knitter yet? There will be beginner classes and free needles and yarn, while supplies last, courtesy of The Spinning Room in Altamont.
Weather permitting; participants are welcome to take their knitting to the library Green, so bring a chair or blanket. Light refreshments will be provided; feel free to bring a picnic lunch.
Demonstrations, drawings for library bags and bookstore gift cards, and “yarn bombings” will take place throughout the day.
This program is free and open to everyone. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Make it yours
Our MakerBot 3D printer has been available to patrons since early 2014, and it has seen steady use since that time. However, it remains a source of wonder to the uninitiated. If you haven’t taken the MakerBot for a test drive yet, we invite you to schedule an orientation. Once you’ve been certified, you can set up time to use the printer independently. There’s no reason to be intimidated by the technology — it really is easy to use, and we have staffers on hand to get you started and help you troubleshoot.
Printer time can be reserved in two-hour blocks. The only cost to you is the price of the plastic material used, which tends to be pennies for most completed projects. Call or visit the information desk for more information or to schedule an orientation.
Read It Forward
Teens, its Read It Forward time again at the library. This year, the featured book is “I Have a Bad Feeling About This” by Jeff Strand. No due dates, no late fees, no worries. Just read the book, tell a friend about it, and pass it on. A limited number of books will be available at the library.
For details, see the guidelines found in each book, visit www.bplteens.org or stop by the desk in the Children’s Place. Keep the reading chain going this summer, and tell us what you think about the book. This is a collaborative project with the Upper Hudson Library System.
Preschool films
On Friday, June 12, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., join us in the Community Room for short films based on picture books. This program is for children up to age six with family.
Time Out for Tales
On Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m., come to the library for stories and fun for children up to age six and families.
Alphabet story time
On Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m., join us for a story, video, and craft for children up to age six and families.
Pajama-Rama
On Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m., wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to the library. This program is for children up to age six with family and friends.
Origami Club
On Wednesday, June 17, from 7 to 8:15 p.m., paper folders everywhere are welcome to come to the library, and bring your own project or fold something with us. This program is for all ages.
Listening Party: Be the DJ
On Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., bring up to three or four of your favorite tracks (any genre) on CD to play and discuss.
Best friends and musical partners, Tom Thorpe on guitar and Bob Altschuler on banjo will play at the Bethlehem Public Library on Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m.
Who doesn’t love a good reason to get fancy? The Bethlehem Public Library’s youngest patrons will be dressed in their elegant best as they celebrate the end of spring story time with dancing, games, and a promenade around the library on Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Families will want to have their cameras handy because this event has photo opportunities galore.
Most preschool prom activities will take place in the library’s community room.
Concert
On Friday, June 5, at 1 p.m., the library will host a concert featuring Bob Altschuler and Tom Thorpe, who play what they call “American acoustic music,” a mix of bluegrass, country, folk, blues, and originals. Best friends and musical partners, Altschuler and Thorpe have performed together for more than 30 years.
Altschuler is a banjo performer, instructor, and writer. He performs and records with four bands, and is in two bands with Thorpe. A certified Wernick Method jam instructor, Altschuler has been on the faculty of Banjo Camp North since 2003 and teaches at Pete Wernick's Bluegrass Camp.
This program is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. and is free and open to everyone.
Conclusion of
career series
The final two programs in our Career Crossroads series are scheduled for the coming week. The first, will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m., and will discuss technology career training at Schenectady County Community College, with an emphasis on the Supply Chain Management program. A résumé writing workshop on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., wraps everything up, giving participants the skills they need to market themselves to potential employers.
The series, which began in April and has covered local training opportunities and job-seeking skills, was made possible through NYS Assembly Priority Project funding facilitated by Assemblymember Patricia Fahy. The funding is also being used to purchase additional library computers for resume and cover letter writing, as well as computer classes, so the career search can continue even after the series has ended. In addition, the library offers free job coaching by appointment throughout the year.
For more information about these programs, call 439-9314, visit the library’s website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org, or pick up a flyer at the information desk.
Time Out for Tales
On Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., join us for stories and fun for children up to age six and families.
Creation Station
On Monday June 1 through Sunday, June 7, get creative in the Children’s Place with the theme Eric Carle Caterpillar. The schedule for the Creation Station is Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tabletop gaming
On Monday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m., we provide Dominion, Munchkin, and Ticket to Ride with its USA 1910 expansion pack. Feel free to bring your own favorite tabletop games. Snacks will be served. This program is for adults and teens age 16 and older.
Crafternoon
Join us on Thursday, June 4, at 4 p.m., for a medley of crafts to make and take. This program is for or school-age kids.
The Friends of the Bethlehem Public Library are once again sponsoring two trips to Glimmerglass Opera this summer: Bernstein’s “Candide” on Monday, Aug. 3, and Verdi’s “Macbeth” on Monday, Aug. 17. The Glimmerglass trips have been an annual summer tradition for many years, and they are a great way to enjoy an elegant outing while supporting the Friends.
This year, Glimmerglass is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The world-renown company offers more than 40 performances of four operas in the months of July and August. There are very few venues that rival the acoustics and the ambiance of the company’s Alice Busch Opera Theater, which opened in 1987 along the shores of Otsego Lake just outside of Cooperstown.
Each bus will leave CDTA’s Delaware Ave. 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, and there are no refunds unless your seat is sold. For more information, contact Polly Hartman at 439-3291.
Reservation deadline is June 23. In past years, these trips have sold out. You will find a reservation form in the May/June edition of “Footnotes” and online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Lend a hand
There are many opportunities for adults to volunteer in the Bethlehem area. Pick up a copy of our brochure that lists local not-for-profit organizations to see what each offers and how to get in. contact with them. The brochure can be found on the library’s website www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/volunteers.asp and also in print at the library.
“Giraffes Can’t Dance”
On Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m., join WMHT educator Barbara Lukas to watch the story, read books, do an activity, and take home a book to keep. Sign up required. For age three and up with an adult.
Time Out for Tales
On Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m., join us for stories and fun for children up to age six and families.
Sewing machine basics
On Monday, May 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., come and learn the basics of sewing on a machine, and then try one of the library’s sewing machines and serger. For adults, and teens in grade six and up.
Tiny Tots
On Monday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m., come have fun with stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with a caregiver.
Tai Chi for Health
On Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m., practice the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness. Our program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Lego Club
On Tuesday, May 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. come to the library where we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. No signup required. For kids and families.
Tiny Tots
On Tuesday, May 19, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., come have fun with stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with a caregiver.
Family story time
On Wednesday, May 20, at 9:30 a.m., come to the library for stories, songs and activities for children up to age six with family.
Family playtime
On Wednesday, May 20, at 10 a.m., free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls, and more. For children up to age six with family.
Listening party
On Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m., come listen to and discuss the greatest British pop diva, Dusty Springfield.. This program is for all ages. 7 p.m.
Pajama-Rama
On Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m., wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to the library. For children up to age six with family and friends.
Family story time
On Thursday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m., enjoy stories, songs and activities for children up to age six with family.
On my own
On Thursday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m., join us for stories, songs, and fun for children age three to six, while parents wait at our café tables.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Good eggs: Preschoolers put their math skills to good use at the Bethlehem Public Library’s Measure Up program held Friday, April 24. The program is one of the many activities the library holds throughout the year focused on science, technology, engineering, and math, known as STEM.
For two months, the teens in the Bethlehem Public Library’s Project Runway series have been making their fashion dreams a reality by creating original clothing designs based on a favorite book. On Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m., they will share the finished products in their very own fashion show.
Everyone is invited to cheer for these up-and-coming fashion designers and see the end result of weeks of sizing, snipping and sewing using the six machines owned by the library and the skills acquired along the way.
Weather report
Learn what it’s like to be a meteorologist and everything that goes into the complicated process of coming up with a weather forecast. Meteorologist Jason Gough will talk about his profession at the library on Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m.
Gough is a frequent presenter at schools and other community groups. He has been with WNYT’s NewsChannel First Warning Weather Team since 2004.
Call for teen volunteers
The library is looking for volunteers who will be in grades six to 12 in September to help with our summer reading program. These volunteers staff the summer reading desk, assist with online submissions, read to children, review books, and help with programs and activities.
Volunteering at the library is a great way to serve the community and interact with other readers of all ages. It also looks great on a college application.
Volunteer applications are available beginning May 1 online at www.bplteens.org, and in the library. They will be accepted until 5 p.m. June 7 or until all positions are filled. Volunteers must attend an orientation session.
For more information, call 439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. The library is located at 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.
Play-doh Fun
On Friday, May 1, at 10 a.m., let your ideas take shape in a craft you can keep. Materials are provided. This program is for children ages two through six with family and friends.
Project Runway
On Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m., our teen designers who have been hard at work for the past two months creating outfits inspired by favorite books will have a fashion show.
Time Out for Tales
On Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m., join us for stories and fun for children up to age six and families.
Knit One, Purl One
On Sunday, May 3, from 2 to 3 p.m., 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. This program is for everyone age nine and up.
Creation Station
Get creative in the Children’s Place with the theme May Flowers. The schedule for Creation Station is from Monday through Friday, May 4 to 8, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots
On Monday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m., come to the library for stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with a caregiver.
Origami Club
On Monday, May 4, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., may the force be with your folding at the “Star Wars” edition.
Learning LinkedIn
On Tuesday, May 5, from 7 to 8 p.m., library job coach volunteer Tina Grant will help you spruce up your online presence and teach you how to position yourself as a professional using the online career networking site LinkedIn.
Tai Chi for Health
On Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m., come to the library and practice the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness. Our program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Lego Club
On Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. No signup required. This program is for kids and families.
Tiny Tots
On Tuesday, May 5, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., come to the library for stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with a caregiver.
Family story time
On Wednesday, May 6, at 9:30 a.m., join us for stories, songs and activities for children up to age six with family.
Family play time
On Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m., come to the library for free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. This program is for children up to age six with family.
Family story time
On Thursday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m., join us for stories, songs and activities for children up to age six with family.
On My Own
On Thursday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m., children ages three to six are invited to enjoy stories, songs and fun while parents wait at our café tables.
Sheep’s crook in hand, Gary Kleppel poses with his dog, Tory. Kleppel who raises grass-fed lamb in Knox and who teaches at the University at Albany, will discuss his book, “The Emergent Agriculture: A New Paradigm in Food Production,” on April 26 at the Bethlehem Public Library.
Author and University at Albany professor Gary S. Kleppel, Ph.D, will discuss his latest book, “The Emergent Agriculture: A New Paradigm in Food Production” at 2 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, at the Bethlehem Public Library. The book examines a new model of agriculture based on fundamental ecological principles as a viable alternative to industrial food production.
Dr. Kleppel is a professor of biology who has spent the past decade studying sustainable agriculture and the ecology of human-dominated landscapes. He will discuss and provide examples of how ecology-based agriculture is gaining traction in areas along the Hudson Valley.
Kleppel and his wife operate a small farm west of Albany that produces grass-fed lamb, wool, free-range poultry, and eggs, and artisan breads.
A question-and-answer period and book signing will follow the discussion.
This program is free and open to everyone. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Study hall at the library
May and June are big months for studying, with the AP exams and Regents taking place in that two-month span. The library has noticed a huge increase in the number of people using the library as a study space during that time and has responded in recent years by opening up our community room and additional spaces to accommodate the crowds.
From May 1 through10 and May 31through June 23, space will be available for drop-in study during non-school hours. Students are welcome to come alone, with a tutor, or in a group. A complete schedule will be posted in the lobby, and is available online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org and at the library information desk.
Preschool math
On Friday, April 24, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., come to the library and explore measurement with fun activities. This program is for children age six and up with a caregiver.
World Tai Chi Day
Join people all over the world as they gather to practice tai chi and Qigong on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. This event will take place on the Library Green, weather permitting.
New library catalog
Learn about the library’s new catalog, including how to search for books, DVDs and other materials at the library on Monday, April 27, at 2 p.m. Check our website www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org and the information desk for additional dates..
Wii Sports Night
On Monday, April 27, from 7 to 8 p.m., drop in for some Wii Sports fun. This program is for children in kindergarten through grade 12 plus families.
Cyber security
On Tuesday, April 28, from 7 to 8 p.m., UAlbany professor Brian Nussbaum will discuss recent cyber threats that have made the news and how federal, state, and local government, as well as private organizations, are responding to them.
Lego Club
On Tuesday, April 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. This program is for kids and families.
Tai Chi for Health
Learn the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness at the library on Tuesday, April 28, at 10 a.m. This program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Salad potluck
On Wednesday, April 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., we provide the lettuce and you bring your favorite topping to share. Call 439-9314 to sign up and for more information. This program is for kids and families.
Book Buddies
On Wednesday, April 29, with sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m., Little Buddies read and do activities with Big Buddies to build reading skills and self-confidence. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. For kids in kindergarten through grade five.
Homework Helpers
On Wednesday, April 29, with sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m., our Homework Center is a great place to do homework, with teen volunteers on hand to help out. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. For kids in kindergarten through grade five.
Balloon Decathlon
On Thursday, April 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., stop by the community room and use your brains and body to compete in all 10 stations. This program is for kids and families.
Paws to Read
On Thursday, April 30, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., kids in grades one through five can bring a book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Tai chi at the library: Librarian and tai chi instructor Cathy Brenner leads a morning class at the Bethlehem Public Library on Tuesday, March 17. The free classes continue on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through April 28. The ancient Chinese art is said to promote health and wellness.
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 have a year or two of higher education under your belt but are uncertain where it will take you. You could still be in high school wondering how to get the most out of your future.
Wherever you may be in your professional life, an upcoming slate of programming at the Bethlehem Public Library is designed to give you the information you need to get your career heading in the right direction.
Over the next couple of months, this series will cover job hunting, interview skills and career planning, with an emphasis on high-tech training options and computer-assisted searching and networking. These programs are made possible through NYS Assembly Priority Project funding facilitated by Assemblymember Patricia Fahy. The funding will also be used to purchase additional library computers for resume and cover letter writing, as well as computer classes.
Kicking things off on April 7, CareerZone and Online Job Resources will teach participants how to navigate the state’s CareerZone website and other online resources that can assist with a job search. On April 13, parents and high-schoolers can learn more about how TEC SMART— a part of HVCC — is preparing students for emerging high-tech careers.
The following month, on May 5, the library will host Learning LinkedIn, which will cover ways job seekers can spruce up their online presence and position themselves as professionals.
Finishing out the series are two programs in early June. The first, held June 2, will discuss technology career training at Schenectady County Community College, with an emphasis on the Supply Chain Management program. A Resume Writing workshop on June 3 wraps everything up, giving participants the skills they need to market themselves to potential employers.
All of these programs are free and open to everyone. For more information about this series, call 439-9314, visit the library’s website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or pick up a flyer at the information desk.
In addition to this series, the Bethlehem Public Library offers free job coaching by appointment throughout the year.
Holiday hours
The library will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at bethlehmpubliclibrary.org.
Paws to Read
Today, Thursday, April 2, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., kids in grades one through five can bring a book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories.
Origami Club
On Friday, April 3, at 3 p.m., kids in kindergarten through grade eight can learn new folding techniques with original projects for all abilities, or bring in one to collaborate on.
Tabletop gaming
On Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m., drop in for games and snacks. This program is for adults and teens age 16 and up.
Fuse beads
On Monday, April 6, at 2:30 p.m., let your imagination take shape with fuse bead art to make and take. This program is for school age kids with a caregiver.
Lego Club
On Tuesday, April 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. This program is for kids and families.
Tai Chi for Health
On Tuesday, April 7, at 10 a.m., come to the library to learn the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness. This program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Job resources
On Tuesday, April 7 from 7 to 8 p.m., join us at the library to discover websites and databases that can assist with a job search, as well as the state’s CareerZone site that helps you discover what career might be right for you. NYS Assembly Priority Project funding facilitated by Assembly member Patricia Fahy.
Yoga for kids
On Thursday, April 9, at 10 a.m., instructor Janine Murphy will lead participants through poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. Bring a mat or towel. This program is for school age kids and families.
Vacation cinema
On Friday, April 10, from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m., bring a blanket and pillow to get comfy while you watch a movie. The movie is rated PG and will be 107 minutes long. All ages are welcome.
Strawbees
On Friday, April 10, from 10 to 11 a.m., experiment with geometric shapes and create engineering marvels. This program is for kids in kindergarten and up with families.
— Kristen Roberts
Learning the latest: A patron is trained to use the library’s MakerBot 3D printer on Wednesday, March 18. A one-hour orientation is required before independent use.
By Kristen Roberts
The Bethlehem Public Library would like to express its gratitude to the estate of Guilderland resident Marian J. Roberts for the bequest of nearly $8,000. The initial $2,500 was received in 2013 and used to help fund centennial activities. The library accepted the remainder last month.
For information about gifts, memorials, and bequests, or to make a gift, please contact Library Director, Geoffrey Kirkpatrick at 439-9314 or view the library’s policy online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Board candidate
information
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library information desk for two seats on the library board of trustees, each for a full term of five years.
Petitions must contain at least 74 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 4:30 p.m. on April 20.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.
A quick catalog reminder
As we near the March 31 go live date for our new integrated catalog and circulation system, we’d like to remind you that you will not be able to make requests or renew items on March 30. Requests and renewals made prior to that date will be transferred to the new system. Thank you for your patience as we make this transition.
Infant massage
On Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11 a.m., massage therapist Kathleen Gates demonstrates the physical and emotional benefits of infant massage.
Teen Film
On Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m., come watch a movie rated PG-13, and nosh on snacks. This program is for kids in grades six through 12.
Lego Club
On Tuesday, March 31, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. This program is for kids and families.
Tai Chi for Health
On Tuesday, March 31, at 10 a.m., come to the library and learn the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness. Program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Book Buddies
On Wednesday, April 1, with sessions at 6:30 to 7 p.m., Little Buddies read and do activities with Big Buddies to build reading skills and self-confidence. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade five.
Homework Helpers
On Wednesday, April 1, with sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m., our Homework Center is a great place to do homework, with teen volunteers on hand to help out. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade five.
Paws to Read
On Thursday, April 2, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., bring a book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories. This program is for kids in first through fifth grades.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A young reader shares a book about wolves with the Paws to Read canine volunteer named Kitty. The next Paws to Read session at Bethlehem Public Library is scheduled for today, March 19, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Logo unlimited: The Bethlehem Public Library’s MakerBot 3D printer recently printed a library logo cookie cutter created on cookiecaster.com. Sadly, it did not print the cookies, too.
Ready to get a head start on your St. Patrick’s Day cooking and delve deeper into the history behind the cuisine?
On Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m., Harold Qualters, an Irish American Heritage Museum board member, will be at the Bethlehem Public Library to discuss the history of Irish cooking, from the ancient Celts to modern times. He’s the man behind the museum’s annual soda bread competition, so he’s got some winning soda bread techniques to demonstrate, along with recipes for participants to try at home. The program is open to adults and teens and will be held in the library’s community room.
For more information, call 439-9314
Focus on babies
The library has a couple of programs for parents and infants coming up this month that demonstrate ways to encourage bonding and togetherness.
On Monday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m., Sling Babies of the Capital District will be on hand with a selection of baby carriers for parents or expectant ones to try out for fit and comfort. During the Babywearing Basics program, the group will also show how to choose and safely use infant carriers. More information about Sling Babies can be found at www.slingbabies.org.
Later in the month, licensed massage therapist Kathleen Gates demonstrates the physical and emotional benefits of infant massage. The program takes place Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. Babies, of course, are welcome.
Knit One, Purl One
On Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m., experienced knitters bring, your project and beginners bring, size 8 knitting needles to the library. The yarn and instruction are provided. This program is for adults and youth age nine and up. 2 p.m.
DayBooks
On Monday, March 9, at 1:30 p.m., come to the library to discuss “Fever” by Mary Beth Keane. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Board meets
The library’s board of trustees will meet on Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Pajama-Rama
Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to the library on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. This program is for children up to age six with family and friends.
Lego Club
We supply the Legos, and you supply the imagination at Lego Club. Kids and families are welcome on Tuesday, March 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Tai Chi for Health
Learn the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. This program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
AfterDinner Books
On Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., join us at the library to discuss “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. New members are welcome. Copies available at the information desk.
Book Buddies
On Wednesday, March 11, at two sessions 6:30 and 7 p.m., Little Buddies read and do activities with Big Buddies to build reading skills and self-confidence. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. These sessions are for kids in kindergarten through grade five.
Homework Helpers
Come to our Homework Center, a great place to do homework, on Wednesday, March 11, with teen volunteers on hand to help out. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade five. Sessions are at 6:30 and 7 p.m.
Yoga for Kids
Join instructor Janine Murphy as she leads participants through poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques on Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m. Please bring a mat or towel. This program is for school age kids and their families.
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
Busy builder: Children like this engaged boy, were hard at work Thursday, Feb. 19, creating Minecraft structures to be printed on the library’s 3D printer. The workshop was part of Bethlehem library’s February Break program lineup.
The 2014-15 season of A Little Sunday Music at Bethlehem Public Library closes on Sunday March 1, at 2 p.m., with a performance of Renaissance music by Duo Marchand.
Lutenist Andy Rutherford and singer/harpist Marcia Young named their duo after a family of court musicians that flourished in 17th Century France. In recent seasons the duo has performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloisters, the Connecticut Early Music Festival, Yale University, West Point, and the historic Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C.
A Little Sunday Music is generously underwritten by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.
Tabletop Gaming
On Monday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m., drop in for games and snacks. This program is for adults and teens age 16 and up.
Lego Club
We supply the Legos, and you supply the imagination at Lego Club. Kids and families are welcome on Tuesday, March 3, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Tai Chi for Health
On Tuesday, March 3, at 10 a.m., come to the library and learn the ancient Chinese art that benefits health and wellness. This program offers instruction in basic movements for people of any age. No prior experience is required. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Book Buddies
On Wednesday, March 4, at two sessions 6:30 and 7 p.m., Little Buddies read and do activities with Big Buddies to build reading skills and self-confidence. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. These sessions are for kids in kindergarten through grade 5.
Homework Helpers
Come to our Homework Center, a great place to do homework, on Wednesday, March 4, with teen volunteers on hand to help out. Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade five. Sessions are at 6:30 and 7 p.m.
Paws to Read
On Thursday, March 5, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., bring a book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories. For children in grades one through five.