Bethlehem Library Notes for Thursday, March 21, 2019
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
A young visitor waits for a challenger at the giant Connect Four game in the Children’s Place at the Bethlehem Public Library.
The library’s second program honoring Women’s History Month celebrates the men whose vocal support helped propel the push for women’s voting rights in the United States.
On Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m., author and New York University professor Brooke Kroeger will discuss her book “The Suffragents: How Women Used Men to Get the Vote,” which details how powerful New York men did more than just provide “celebrity endorsements” and were, in fact, influential suffrage allies.
In her book, Kroeger describes the origins and expansion of the Men’s League for Women’s Suffrage, which grew from 150 original members to thousands spanning the country. This group helped convince politicians, the press, and the public that women deserved the vote.
This event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Albany County.
Music to get your Irish up
Enjoy a toe-tapping afternoon of Irish music with Triskele on Wednesday, March 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. This all-female Celtic band from Albany will perform traditional, original and some modern Irish music.
Band members Sharon Wheeler, Noeleen Druckenmiller and Jennifer Kilinski are multi-instrumentalists with a knack for harmonizing. Their performances tend to have an educational quality and include discussions about the Gaelic language, traditional instruments, Irish history and more.
Triskele has released three CD’s, the most recent being “The Collar City Uprising,” which was recorded at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. They have performed in a number of venues locally and across the pond.
This event is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. All ages are welcome!
That’s incredible!
Hey, parents, did you remember there was no school on Friday, March 22?
Make plans to spend the day at the library, as we enjoy an “Incredible” double feature with everyone’s favorite animated super family. The original (PG, 115 min., Disney) shows at 10:30 a.m., and the sequel (PG, 118 min., Disney) starts at 2:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or pillow to get comfy on the floor.
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 is one seat on the 2019 ballot, currently held by incumbent Joyce Becker, who will not be seeking re-election.
Petitions must contain at least 49 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 22.
The election and budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.