Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, April 29, 2016
As warmer weather beckons more people outside to enjoy two favorite activities — fishing and bicycling – Bethlehem library is there to get springtime off to a great start.
We make it easy for you to cast a line with ready-to-use fishing poles of every size. The poles, given to the library by local bass fishing pro Dennis LeGrange, are outfitted with reels donated by Bass Pro Shops. Included with each fishing pole are two hooks and a bobber that you get to keep, along with information about local fishing spots and suggested titles to read up on before you head out. Please note that anyone 16 and older needs a license to fish in the state of New York.
May is National Bike Month. Are you ready to ride? After a season of storage, your bicycle may need a little maintenance to get road ready. The library has a public-use bicycle service station near the entrance closest to the parking lot. The Dero Fixit device features hanger arms that bring the bike off the ground and allow the pedals and wheels to move freely. It also includes all of the tools needed to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance on the spot. Change a flat, adjust the brakes and derailleurs, or fix a wobbly seat – all at the library. Attached to the Fixit station by cables are Philips and flat-head screwdrivers, six sizes of Allen wrenches, six sizes of box wrenches, and two tire levers. Adjacent to the station is a heavy-duty air pump with a universal pump head that accommodates all valve stem types. The best part is no appointment is necessary. The library’s bicycle service station is free for anyone to use, 24 hours a day.
Board election update
The candidates for library trustee have been invited to participate in a Meet the Candidates night Wednesday, May 4, at 6 p.m. Stop by and learn more about who they are and their goals for the library. The discussion will be taped and broadcast on BCN-TV, the library’s public access cable channel.
A brochure featuring profiles of the candidates will be available at the library and online beginning May 4. Running for the open board seat this year are Caroline Brancatella and Paula Rice.
Learn more about the 2016-17 library budget in the May/June edition of “Footnotes” and online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. The trustee election and budget vote take place Tuesday, May 17.
Fashion forward
For two months, the teens in our Project Runway series have been making their fashion dreams a reality by creating original clothing designs. On Saturday, April 30, 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 designers and see the end result of weeks of sizing, snipping and sewing.