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Service Dog Story Time

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us as we talk to library staffer Lizzie and her service dog, Ove. We'll read some stories about service dogs and learn about how they are trained. We'll even let Ove take a break from “work” so he can meet everyone.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we talk to library staffer Lizzie and her service dog, Ove. We'll read some stories about service dogs and learn about how they are trained. We'll even let Ove take a break from “work” so he can meet everyone.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Kids Page-to-Screen Book Club: The One and Only Ivan

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Children

Three easy steps to enjoying book club:

1. Read the book (copies at the library).

2. Come to the library to watch the movie.

3. Join in the group discussion.

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Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Three easy steps to enjoying book club:

1. Read the book (copies at the library).

2. Come to the library to watch the movie.

3. Join in the group discussion.

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Library Closes at 3pm: New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: New Year's Day

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

January Displays & Exhibits

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone

Northwest Hallway: Ken Hamm

Southwest Hallway: Dieter Bischofberger

Glass Cases: Marietta Angelotti

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Northwest Hallway: Ken Hamm

Southwest Hallway: Dieter Bischofberger

Glass Cases: Marietta Angelotti

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Play Time

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Preschool
Family Play Time:

Free play and socialization with a variety of toys. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Social

Family Play Time

Free play and socialization with a variety of toys. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Blacklight Glow Party

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Glow on with your bad self! Kick off the new year at our blacklight glow party. We'll have glow ping pong, painting, a puzzle and tattoos. And what's a party without snacks? We'll have a few of those too. 

For grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Glow on with your bad self! Kick off the new year at our blacklight glow party. We'll have glow ping pong, painting, a puzzle and tattoos. And what's a party without snacks? We'll have a few of those too. 

For grades 6-12.

Saturday Story Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Saturday Story Time:

Stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Saturday Story Time

Stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Sculpture Saturday: Wiry Winter Sculpture

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Make a winter-themed sculpture using pipe cleaners and winter decorations.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Make a winter-themed sculpture using pipe cleaners and winter decorations.

Delmar Progress Club General Membership Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Monthly meeting of all members - welcome and announcements with guest speaker, David VanLuven, with a State of the Town address.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting of all members - welcome and announcements with guest speaker, David VanLuven, with a State of the Town address.

Creation Station: January

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Day Books: BYO Book

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

B. Y. O. B. (Bring Your Own Book) to discuss at this special January meeting of Day Books.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

B. Y. O. B. (Bring Your Own Book) to discuss at this special January meeting of Day Books.

Creation Station: January

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Tiny Tots:

Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children up to 35 months with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Tiny Tots

Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children up to 35 months with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Music and Movement

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Music and Movement:

Songs, dancing, learning and fun. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Music and Movement

Songs, dancing, learning and fun. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Crash Course in Cursive

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Think cursive is old-school? Think again! Join us for a chill, hands-on program where you’ll learn how to read and write in cursive.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think cursive is old-school? Think again! Join us for a chill, hands-on program where you’ll learn how to read and write in cursive.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults:

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 we...

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at luke@bethpl.org if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

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. All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. Beginners welcome.

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at luke@bethpl.org if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

Creation Station: January

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Family Story Time:

Stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Family Story Time

Stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Family Play Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Preschool
Family Play Time:

Free play and socialization with a variety of toys. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Social

Family Play Time

Free play and socialization with a variety of toys. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Spanish Conversation Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Spanish Conversation Club:

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

Spanish Conversation Club

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

Drop-In Tech Help: Apple Devices

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Having trouble with your Apple device? Drop by with your iPhone, iPad, or Macbook and we'll do our best to help get you back on track. We can provide assistance with most iOS devices and apps. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Having trouble with your Apple device? Drop by with your iPhone, iPad, or Macbook and we'll do our best to help get you back on track. We can provide assistance with most iOS devices and apps. 

Creation Station: January

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Music and Movement

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Music and Movement:

Songs, dancing, learning and fun. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Music and Movement

Songs, dancing, learning and fun. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome.