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Music and Movement

Thursday, March 13, 2025 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. 

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Story Time:

Join us for stories, learning and fun. For ages 2-6 with caregiver.

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

Preschool Story Time

Join us for stories, learning and fun. For ages 2-6 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. 

French Conversation Club

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library.

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Other
Required
Event Details:

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library.

fizzy pot

Leprechaun Fizz: A Pot of STEM Gold

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Go for the gold with some fizzy, bubbly science. For grades 1-5. *REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY.*  This will ensure that there are enough supplies for everyone. 

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Event Details:

Go for the gold with some fizzy, bubbly science. For grades 1-5. 

*REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY.*  This will ensure that there are enough supplies for everyone. 

Sensory Story Time and Play

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Sensory Story Time and Play:

Sensory Story Time and Play combines traditional story time components with sensory elements and is ideal for children who would benefit from a gentler, more low-key story time. Fo...

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

Sensory Story Time and Play

Sensory Story Time and Play combines traditional story time components with sensory elements and is ideal for children who would benefit from a gentler, more low-key story time. For ages 2 and up 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. 

Saturday Story Time

Saturday, March 15, 2025 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. 

Story Time with Shannon the Irish Dancer

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for St. Patrick's Day stories, songs and fun! For ages 0-6 with caregiver. 

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

Join us for St. Patrick's Day stories, songs and fun!

For ages 0-6 with caregiver. 

Craft & Color for Adults: Afternoon Edition

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Craft & Color for Adults:

Join us for a relaxing crafting and coloring session. Choose between coloring or doing an open-ended craft activity. This program is specifically designed for adults of all abiliti...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Craft & Color for Adults

Join us for a relaxing crafting and coloring session. 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! 

Awakening the Garden in Spring

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation from Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County that covers the essential steps for getting your garden off to a good start in the spring, including pla...

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation from Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County that covers the essential steps for getting your garden off to a good start in the spring, including planning your garden, starting seeds at home, spring clean-up, amendin

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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, March 18, 2025 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. 

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Group 2

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Story Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please note: this group is currently at capacity. To stay informed about future events, please contact luke@bethpl.orgThe adventure begins with a group of heroes who are hired to p...

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

Please note: this group is currently at capacity. To stay informed about future events, please contact luke@bethpl.org

storytime image

Family Story Time

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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)

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. 

Family Play Time

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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: Storytime

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.

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. 

In Stitches

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, BPL is revitalizing its fiber arts social hour. We encourage attendance from knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all levels, both experienced and asp...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, BPL is revitalizing its fiber arts social hour. We encourage attendance from knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all levels, both experienced and aspiring.

Bethlehem Historical Association Logo

BHA Speaker Series: History of the Albany Fire Department

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The History of the Albany Fire DepartmentThis program will be recorded and posted to the library's YouTube channel.Please note:Registration is optional, but is advised due to limit...

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Other
Required
Event Details:

The History of the Albany Fire Department

This program will be recorded and posted to the library's YouTube channel.

Please note:

Music and Movement

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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. 

Trustee Office Hours

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group:
Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Story Time:

Join us for stories, learning and fun. For ages 2-6 with caregiver.

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

Preschool Story Time

Join us for stories, learning and fun. For ages 2-6 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. 

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with Clara Bingham: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Tra...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973. 

One-on-One Tech Help: Session One

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your ...

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

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

One-on-One Tech Help: Session Two

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your ...

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

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

One-on-One Tech Help: Session Three

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your ...

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

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

Sensory Play Time

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool
Sensory Play Time:

Join us for sensory shenanigans! Stop by for open-ended play and exploration with our various sensory items including Play-Doh, textured mats, squishy liquid tiles and more. F...

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

Sensory Play Time

Join us for sensory shenanigans! Stop by for open-ended play and exploration with our various sensory items including Play-Doh, textured mats, squishy liquid tiles and more. For ages 2 and up with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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