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Sensory Play Time

Monday, December 29, 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.

Pokémon Adventure

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Calling all Trainers, young and old! Make our own endless Pokémon cards, and do a scavenger hunt in the Children's Place. Can you “catch ’em all?” If you do, you'll win a Pokémon card to take home.

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

Calling all Trainers, young and old! Make our own endless Pokémon cards, and do a scavenger hunt in the Children's Place. Can you “catch ’em all?” If you do, you'll win a Pokémon card to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

child reading to a dog

Paws to Read

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Paws to Read:

Kids can come to the library to practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend! A registered therapy dog will listen calmly and quietly, creating a safe space for children to ...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

Paws to Read

Kids can come to the library to practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend! A registered therapy dog will listen calmly and quietly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment. Learning to read out loud can be scary. A friendly face, particularly one with a wagging tail, can help ease reading jitters and build confidence. 

Registration is not required. Each child will have a chance to read a book of their own choice. Bring a favorite or pick one from the library shelves. For grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

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
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Bethlehem Public Library

Library Trustees

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Meeting

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with David Brooks: How to Know a Person

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

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 an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with Julia Hotz: The Connection Cure

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

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

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with Liz Moore: The God of the Woods

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

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

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with Vanessa Riley: Fire Sword & Sea

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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 an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Library Trustees

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Meeting

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart: The Conjuring of America

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Library Trustees

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Meeting

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Closed: Easter Sunday

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Trustees

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Meeting

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Trustees

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Meeting

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Closed: Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Trustees

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Meeting

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Library Closed: Juneteenth

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: Independence Day

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed

All Day
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Library Closed

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
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Bethlehem Public Library