On Friday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m., bring a blanket and pillow for comfy watching of a PG rated movie at the Bethlehem Public Library. Call 439-9314 for details.
Saturday movie
On Saturday, Nov. 29, at 2:30 p.m., join us for a movie rated for all ages. Call 439-9314 for more information.
Book discussion
On Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. the Young at Heart: YA book discussion group will discuss The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
On Thursday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m., the American Red Cross Blood Drive will be at the Bethlehem Public Library
Call 1-800 Red-Cross for more information and to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Paws to Read
On Thursdays, Nov. 6 through Dec. 18, from 3:45-4:45 p.m., drop in to the library with a favorite book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories. For children in grades one through five. (No session Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27.)
Pillowcase project
On Friday, Nov. 7, at 4:15 p.m., come to the library and decorate a pillowcase to hold your emergency supplies. This program is presented by the American Red Cross and is for kids in grades three and up. Call 439-9314 to sign up.
Daybooks
On Monday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m., the book discussion will be The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Board meets
On Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., the library board will meet. This meeting is open to the public.
Tabletop gaming night
On Monday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m., drop in to the library for games and snacks. This program is for adults and teens age 16 and up.
Lego Club
On Tuesdays, Nov. 11 through Dec. 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. you can enjoy Lego Club at the library. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination. For kids and families.
Afterdinner Books
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., the book discussion is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
On Thursday, Oct. 30, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., the Bethlehem Public Library will share ideas and help plan programs and activities at the library with the Teen Advisory Group for their Halloween party. This program is for grades six through 12.
Halloween parade
On Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. come to the library for a craft, a film, and the library’s annual parade through the library. Costumes are optional. The parade is for children up to age six with family.
A Little Sunday Music
On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. Veena and Devesh Chandra will perform classical music of India on sitar and tabla.
Young at Heart
book discussion
On Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., the book discussion for teens and adults will be The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Tai Chi for health
On Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. the library will have instruction in basic tai chi movements for all ages and abilities. No prior experience is needed. Wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Book Buddies
On Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to19, from 4 to 5 p.m. the library’s 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 children in kindergarten through grade five.
Homework helpers
On Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to 19, from 4 to 5 p.m., the homework helpers are available for children in kindergarten through grade five.
Call 439-9314, ext. 3019 for more information and to sign up.
On Friday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., come to the Bethlehem Public Library for a Disney animated classic for children age three and up with family. This movie is rated G. Call 439-9314 for details.
Apple dippers
On Friday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m., nutritious means delicious! Make tasty dips for apples. For kids in kindergarten through grade five with family.
Teen clothing swap
On Saturday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 4 p.m., the library will have a clothing exchange among event participants. This is not a clothing drive. Bring clean, gently used clothing to swap. This program is for kids in grades six through 12. Call 439-9314 to sign up.
Daybooks
On Monday, Oct. 6, at 1:30 p.m., join us to discuss The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Young at Heart
On Monday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., our book group for teens and adults will discuss Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
On Thursday, Sept. 25, at 2:30 p.m., come to the Bethlehem Public Library and decorate a cupcake with Hannaford’s cupcake decorating experts. This program is for grade three and up. Call 439-9314 to sign up.
Author talk
Pauline Bartel, author of The Complete Gone With The Wind Trivia Book, will give a talk at the library on Friday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m.
On the 75th anniversary of the film’s release, her focus is the drama that roiled behind the scenes and almost doomed one of the greatest movies of all time. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. The program is cosponsored by Bethlehem Senior Porjects Inc. The library is located at 451 Delaware Ave. in Delmar.
Just read
On Friday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m., join a “read-in” with your favorite book; make a one-of-a-kind bookmark to mark your place. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade five.
Off the beaten path
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m., Adirondack Mountain Club member Alan Via will talk about the Catskills’ hidden peaks in four seasons. Via will be joined by his hiking companion, a year-old black lab named Toby.
On Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., join us at the Bethlehem Public Library to listen to recordings of pianist, composer, and arranger George Russell. Explore jazz history and share stories.
Pirate party
On Friday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m., come to the library for crafts and a Disney animated film classic rated G. Call 439-9314 for details. This program is for kids ages three and up with family; costumes are optional.
Yoga
On Friday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m., the library has Yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques for kids with Janine Murphy. Bring a towel or yoga mat and dress comfortably. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade five with family.
Knit one, Purl one
On Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., join us for both experienced knitters with a project and beginners who should bring size 8 knitting needles; yarn and instruction provided. This program is for adults and youth ages nine and up.
Author talk
Pauline Bartel, author of The Complete Gone With The Wind Trivia Book, will give a talk at the library on Friday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m.
On the 75th anniversary of the film’s release, her focus is the drama that roiled behind the scenes and almost doomed one of the greatest movies of all time. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. The program is cosponsored by Bethlehem Senior Porjects Inc. The library is located at 451 Delaware Ave. in Delmar.
On Friday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m., the Bethlehem Public Library will offer family dancing with Wii on the big screen. This program is for kids in kindergarten through grade 5 with family.
Daybooks
On Monday, Sept. 8, at 1:30 p.m., the Daybooks group will discuss
Tenth of December by George Saunders. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Board meets
On Monday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. the library’s board will meet. This meeting is open to the public.
Young at Heart
On Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., the book discussion for teens and adults will be The Maze Runner by James Dashner. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Afterdinner Books
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. this group will meet to discuss The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the information desk.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi for Health will meet at the library on consecutive Wednesdays at 11 a.m., from Sept. 10 to Oct. 29. The program will offer instruction in basic movements that provide a solid foundation in tai chi for people of any age.
The sessions will be led by Cathy Brenner, who has studied Tai Chi for six years and is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute.
The program is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. No prior experience is needed. Participants should wear loose clothing and smooth-soled shoes.
Bethlehem Public Library director Geoffrey Kirkpatrick is pleased to announce three new administrative appointments:
— Catherine Stollar Peters is the library’s new head of circulation and technical services. She is former head of branch services for Albany Public Library’s Delaware, Howe and Arbor Hill branches. She is also an adjunct professor and Ph.D. candidate at UAlbany’s School of Information Science. Peters replaces Mary Trevor Thomas, who retired in August after twelve years of service at the library;
— Christine McGinty is the library’s head of public services, a new position that blends the former youth and adult services departments. McGinty has been the library’s head of youth services for seven years. Prior positions include service at the Albany and Newark Public libraries. She holds a masters degree in library science from UAlbany; and
— Gordon Noble, adult services librarian has been appointed manager of information and readers’ advisory. He replaces Maureen Brown, who retired in July after 20 years as the library’s head of adult services. A reference librarian at the Bethlehem library since 2001, Noble has coordinated its extended interlibrary loan service for 11 years. He earned his masters degree in library science from UAlbany.
Holiday hours
The library will be closed Saturday through Monday, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, for the Labor Day holiday. Sunday hours resume Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m. Access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org
On Thursday, Aug. 21, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., the Bethlehem Public Library End of Summer party: Science Expo will offer dancing, face painting, crafts, slime making, composting, demonstrations, and The Energy Bike. All ages are welcome.
Book party
On Monday Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. join us at the library for Fancy Nancy and The Wedding of the Century. Wear fancy clothes, hear Jane O’Connor’s latest book, do a craft, and have some fancy fun. Families are welcome.
LEGO Club
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m., the library will supply the Legos, and you supply the imagination. Try Lego challenges and build friendships. This program is for kids and families.
Just dance
On Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. the library has family dancing, Wii-style.
On Thursday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., join us at the Bethlehem Public Library for Wii games and board games, from Super Smash Bros. to Pick-Up-Sticks. For kids in grades six through 12.
Cloud science
On Friday, Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m., the library will offer stories and activity stations that will reveal how clouds make rain. Families are welcome.
Gak! What is that?
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 2:30 p.m. come to the library and make crazy putty with common laundry ingredients. For kids in grade one and up with a caregiver.
Teen sewcial
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m., use the library’s sewing machines to work on a project, or bring a hand-sewing project to work on. Some supplies are provided. Please bring your own fabric. For kids in grades six through 12.
Homebrew 101
A member of the Albany Brew Crafters homebrew club will present Homebrew 101 on Wednesday Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library. Topics include equipment, ingredients, recipe sources, extract versus grain brewing, and large-batch versus small-batch brewing. No beer will be made or sampled during this program.
Books sought
The library is partnering with Grassroot Givers, a local nonprofit, to collect books for donation to local organizations and individuals in need. Collection day is Saturday Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., at the library garage. Donations must fit the following criteria: current adult paperback fiction and nonfiction; current adult hardcover fiction and nonfiction; current children’s board books; current children’s hardcover and softcover picture books; current elementary and middle school chapter books; current adult biography, self-help, cookbooks, and history books.
Grassroots Givers will not accept books older than 10 years; torn or moldy books; encyclopedias; videos, tapes, or CDs; magazines; computer books older than three years; test prep books older than the current year; textbooks of any kind, including law and medical books.
Donations that do not meet these criteria, and donations brought before 10 a.m. or after 1p.m., will not be accepted.
For more information, visit www.grassrootgivers.com or call Mary Partridge-Brown of the Grassroot Givers’ Book Project, at 542-1276.