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Emergency Preparedness Course

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

This one-hour course is taught at no cost by members of the New York Air and Army National Guard, as part of the Citizen Preparedness Corps program. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This one-hour course is taught at no cost by members of the New York Air and Army National Guard, as part of the Citizen Preparedness Corps program. 

Just Desserts: Hold the Oven

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Come make delicious desserts without the use of an oven. In this session, we will be making Oatmeal No-Bake Drop Cookies.*

*Please note this recipe contains peanut butter and dairy (but is gluten free).

Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make delicious desserts without the use of an oven. In this session, we will be making Oatmeal No-Bake Drop Cookies.*

*Please note this recipe contains peanut butter and dairy (but is gluten free).

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Community Paint Night

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for painting at the library. We will have painting supplies and video instructions.

We will be using acrylic paints which can stain. Please dress accordingly.

Teens welcome!

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for painting at the library. We will have painting supplies and video instructions.

We will be using acrylic paints which can stain. Please dress accordingly.

Teens welcome!

 

Library Closed: Christmas Eve

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Library Closed: Christmas Day

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Let Your Yoga Dance

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a combination of yoga and free style dance led by Ania LaRose and tailored for children ages 6-11. All abilities welcome. Registration is recommended but not required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a combination of yoga and free style dance led by Ania LaRose and tailored for children ages 6-11. All abilities welcome. Registration is recommended but not required.

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
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Library Closed: New Year's Day

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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.

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.

Region 4 ReLeaf Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Regional ReLeaf Committee Meeting. We discuss urban and community forestry within the region. Representatives from local and state governments, as well as not for profit organizati...

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

Regional ReLeaf Committee Meeting. We discuss urban and community forestry within the region. Representatives from local and state governments, as well as not for profit organizations present. Partnership with the NY Urban Forestry Council.

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

Cub Scout Pack 232 Wolf Den Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Monthly meeting for the Pack 232 Wolf Den. We will be working on the Safety in Numbers Adventure. https://www.scouting.org/cub-scout-adventures/safety-in-numbers/ We would lik...

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

Monthly meeting for the Pack 232 Wolf Den. We will be working on the Safety in Numbers Adventure.

Albany Numismatic Society

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Educational numismatic lecture.

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

Educational numismatic lecture.

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.  

Chadwick Square HOA

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Monthly HOA meeting

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

Monthly HOA meeting

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.

Pack 232 Lion Den

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Monthly Lion Den meeting for Pack 232.

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

Monthly Lion Den meeting for Pack 232.

Delmar Progress Club General Membership Meeting

Monday, February 2, 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, Kelley Gourley, Operations Director at RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus).

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, Kelley Gourley, Operations Director at RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus).