Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, September 11, 2015

Friends of Bethlehem Public Library is once again sponsoring an antiques appraisal event in October — with a couple of notable changes. This year, appraisals will take place in the Tawasentha Room at the Normanside Country Club on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moving the venue outside of the library means that appraisers may now offer a purchase price for some items.

Tickets are required and go on sale at the library information desk on Friday, Sept. 11, until all are gone. The timed tickets are $5 per item, with a maximum of three tickets per person. They may be purchased in person only, by cash or check; no phone purchases, no credit cards.

The following appraisers have donated their services:

— Mark Lawson, specializing in estate jewelry, coins, paintings, fine antique decorative arts, rare collectibles;

— Dennis Holzman; specializing in historically significant items, traditional antiques and fine art, stylish objects, rare and out-of-print books, printed ephemera, manuscripts, photographs; and

— Nancy Toomer; specializing in china/glassware/silver, buttons, jewelry, paintings/prints, Adirondack/fishing lures, art glass/pottery, rugs, toys/dolls/mechanical banks, books/ephemera.

Space for the event was generously donated by the Normanside Country Club.

Sunday hours resume

Regular Sunday hours resume this Sunday, Sept. 13. The library is open from noon until 5 p.m.

Time Out for Tales

On Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m., join us for stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 

Book Buddies

On Monday, Sept. 14 at two sessions 6: 30 and 7 p.m., childrenin kindergarten through grade 5 are matched with a teen volunteer to practice reading skills and build confidence. Bring a book or choose one from the library.  Call 439-9314, option 4 to sign up. 

Food pantry

On Monday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 20 drop off your donations of toothpaste, canned fruit, cleaning supplies, and more to support the Bethlehem Food Pantry and pick up a sticker or bookmark as a reward.

School’s Out Cinema

On Monday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. bring a blanket and get comfy for a film. This program is for kids and families. 

DayBooks

On Monday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m., DayBooks will discuss “China Dolls” by Lisa See. 

Back-to-School Crafts

On Monday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. stop by the teen area to outfit yourself for the school year with fuse bead keychains, bottlecap magnets, and more. This program is for grades 6 through 12. 

Board meets

The library’s board will meet on Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the board-room.

Tiny Tots

On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 9:30 and again at 10:30 a.m. join us for stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with a caregiver. 

Family Storytime

On Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family. 

Family Playtime

On Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls, and more. This program is for children up to age 6 with family. 

Card Game Club

On Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. our card game club meets. This group meets monthly to play cards, from classics like Uno to newer games like Fluxx. For grades 6 through 12. 

September STEM

On Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. kids will team up, brainstorm, and document their solutions to save Fred the gummy worm in this classic science activity. For kids in kindergarten through grade 5.

Pajama-Rama

On Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy some fun and stories before bedtime. Up to age 6 with family and friends. 

Family Storytime

On Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family. 

On My Own

On Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10:15 a.m. join us for stories, songs and fun for children age 3 to 6 while parents wait at our café tables..

Tai Chi for Health

On Thursday, Sept. 17 at 11:15 a.m. practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities are welcome. 

Lego Club

On Thursday, Sept 17 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. For kids and families. 

Listening parties

Listen to the quirky genius and a founder of modern jazz Thelonious Monk on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.