Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, February 14, 2019
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
The Year of the Pig was celebrated at the Bethlehem Public Library with a heart piggy craft at the Children’s Place creation station.
What do you do when the kids have a whole week off of school in the middle of winter?
Head to the library, of course! We’ve got fun programs scheduled the entire winter break featuring performances, parties, movies, and more.
Check out the complete list at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or pick up a flyer at the library.
A dragon’s tale
The fun starts Monday, Feb. 18, with a special storytelling event for all ages. In “Bawshou and the Water Dragon,” storytellers Bells & Motley, the husband-and-wife team of Sondra Bromka and John Bromka, present a traditional Chinese tale of wonder and adventure through costume, dance ,and music performed on authentic Chinese instruments.
The library will be hosting two performances of “Bawshou and the Water Dragon,” one at 11 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m., along with special participation workshops for children before each show. The event is part of the Ann Seegal Memorial Storytelling series. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis.
And so much more
The busy February vacation week continues with the following activities for kids:
— Friday, Feb. 15: Super Smash Afternoon — Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. on the WiiU, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 6-12;
— Tuesday, Feb. 19: Unicorn Party — Join us for unicorn stories and a craft, then decorate your own magical cupcake, 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Each child must be registered individually; please sign up for only one session. For kids and family;
— Wednesday, Feb. 20: Stone Soup — Shape biscuit dough into a yummy treat and watch a classic Stone Soup tale while they bake. When the biscuits are done, enjoy them with some vegetable soup, 2 p.m. Please bring a canned vegetable or soup for the local food pantry. For kids and family. Sign up online or call;
— Thursday Feb. 21: KBA — Kids Builder Association — Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more, 10 a.m. For kids and family;
— Friday, Feb. 22: No-Sew Caterpillar and Story — Listen to a story about a caterpillar, then make your own cuddly caterpillar to keep, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For kids and family. Sign up online or call; each child must be registered individually.
— Friday, Feb. 22: Vacation Cinema — A yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as “humans” really do exist (PG, 96 minutes, Warner Bros.), 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow to get comfy on the floor. For kids and families.
Underground Railroad history
Pamphlets and newspapers are being distributed. People are singing songs of protest in some of the churches and at meetings and conventions.
The 1960s civil rights movement? No, this is the Underground Railroad movement of the mid-19th Century.
On Monday, Feb. 18, from 7-8 p.m., Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, independent researchers and co-founders of Underground Railroad History Project, will share this new interpretation of an old story. “The Underground Railroad: The First Civil Right Movement” will highlight many of the movement’s components, as well as who was involved.