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Based on the Novel: Never Let Me Go

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Discussion
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every month for BPL's book-to-screen discussion group. Read the novel, watch the movie, and then join us at the library to discuss the differences. Can the movie ever be better than the book? Let's find out!

This month we'll be

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Midday Tech: Introduction to Apple Devices

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Technology Class
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ll go over the basics of using an Apple device - phone and tablet. This will including device buttons, touch screen, Wi-Fi, internet use and downloading apps.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice Sharing: Sumac

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required

Spice Sharing

Looking to try out some new recipes, and share ideas with fellow home cooks? Then this spice-sharing program is for you! 

Prior to the program, sign up to pick up a sample packet of the spice along with a few recipes that feature it. Then meet to discuss your experience and share recipes. Attendees are welcome to bring samples of what they made, but it is not necessary to participate.

Registration is required. After you sign up, you will receive an email letting you know when your spice packet is ready for pickup.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Roaring '20s Seniors Prom

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A little party never killed nobody! Bethlehem Senior Services, Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc., and the library are hosting a Roaring ’20s themed Seniors Prom at Bethlehem Town Hall.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Time to Talk: Dementia Conversations

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

When someone shows signs of dementia, it's time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Health & Wellness
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Help us celebrate this national day by participating in various health and fitness opportunities. Stop by our pop-up library at Elm Avenue Park's Large Pavilion to say hello and learn about upcoming summer programs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Community Yoga

Community Yoga is a gentle and grounding class designed for all skill levels. Dan May shares Jai Yoga School's Bhakti yoga practice, which includes song, cultural information and stories. 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Day Books: The Island of Missing Trees

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak will be discussed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

For the Love of Mars: An Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent's Guide to Library Digital Content for Kids

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Parenting Program, Technology Class
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

A librarian will discuss and demonstrate digital content available for children through Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of laughs, critical thinking, improvisation and roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Meet some new people and let your imagination bloom as you weave your character's tale into the adventure.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Downsizing & Organizing

10:00am - 11:00am
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A representative from Organize Senior Moves will present some organizing tips, and be available to talk you through tackling the toughest of projects.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pressed Flower Candle Holders

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

With summer around the corner, join us at the library to create the perfect seasonal outdoor lighting. All supplies will be provided. Teens welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bridgerton High Tea

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dearest gentle reader,

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Dark Corners Book Discussion Group. We meet monthly to discuss mystery, thriller, horror, true crime & more. New members are always welcome! Registration is appreciated but not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Psychological Thrillers: An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

8:00pm - 9:15pm
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bethlehem Film Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie

Bethlehem Film Club

Enjoy an old favorite or a movie you have never seen. Connect with others to discern the meaning behind the stories on the silver screen. Teens welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Color for Adults

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Choose between coloring or doing an open-ended craft activity. This program is specifically designed for adults of all abilities. 

No signup is necessary - just drop in! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recipe Swap: Summer Salads

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required

Recipe Swap

Come prepared to share your favorite recipes, and add a few to your own collection.

Event Details:

Summer salads.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Juneteenth Concert: The Hudson Valley Jazzwomen

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Music, Performance
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Green
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

The Hudson Valley Jazzwomen, led by Linda Brown, will present a special Juneteenth concert, weather permitting. Pull up a chair (or a blanket) and listen to history as told by music.

Disclaimer(s)

No Rain Location

This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Call or check the online calendar to check the status of this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racis