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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

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: Christmas Day

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Creation Station: January

Friday, January 9, 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. 

accordion book with bird collage and laves

Accordion Book with Ruby Silvious

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Back by popular demand: join local artist Ruby Silvious for a special painting workshop where participants will learn to create accordion books, exploring the unique stru

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

Back by popular demand: join local artist Ruby Silvious for a special painting workshop where participants will learn to create accordion books, exploring the unique stru

Creation Station: January

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
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. 

Book Page Wreaths

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we recycle older and unwanted books into beautiful wreaths. Follow along using a book of your own, or make use of some weeded from our collections.

Spots are limited, so please register in advance.

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

Join us as we recycle older and unwanted books into beautiful wreaths. Follow along using a book of your own, or make use of some weeded from our collections.

Spots are limited, so please register in advance.

Creation Station: January

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Curiosity Club: Sock Snowman

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Too cold outside?  Make a sock snowman, a cozy friend you can bring inside.

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

Too cold outside?  Make a sock snowman, a cozy friend you can bring inside.

In Stitches

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
In Stitches:

Join us for BPL's fiber arts social hour. We encourage attendance from knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all levels, both experienced and aspiring. If you are interested in...

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

In Stitches

Join us for BPL's fiber arts social hour. We encourage attendance from knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all levels, both experienced and aspiring. If you are interested in being a part of this ongoing group, we hope you'll stop in. If you’re an experienced knitter or fiber artist, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring any tools you may have, and we’ll provide instructions and yarn to get you started.

This will not be a formal class in knitting or crocheting, however there will be experienced a few crafters on site to assist, talk you through the process, and recommend resources.

Circular Weaving Craft

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Unwind and get creative with circular weaving. This craft is perfect for adults looking to try something new, no experience needed. We’ll provide the materials and guide you through the basics.

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

Unwind and get creative with circular weaving. This craft is perfect for adults looking to try something new, no experience needed. We’ll provide the materials and guide you through the basics.

Painting Winter Flowers

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Winter isn't just about evergreens - there are plenty of flowers and shrubs that bloom in the coldest months of the year. Join us to paint some winter flowers and enjoy some chill vibes. 

Registration is required.

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

Winter isn't just about evergreens - there are plenty of flowers and shrubs that bloom in the coldest months of the year. Join us to paint some winter flowers and enjoy some chill vibes. 

Registration is required.

Winter Paper Crafts

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool

Do you want to build a snowman... out of paper? Drop by and make some 3D paper snowmen ornaments or chill out and decorate some paper hats and mittens.

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

Do you want to build a snowman... out of paper? Drop by and make some 3D paper snowmen ornaments or chill out and decorate some paper hats and mittens.

Story and Play: Not A Box

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Have you noticed how children love a box, sometimes even more than its contents?  After story time, including Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, we will have a variety of boxes and cardboard bricks for free play.

 

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

Have you noticed how children love a box, sometimes even more than its contents?  After story time, including Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, we will have a variety of boxes and cardboard bricks for free play.

 

Creation Station: February

Monday, February 2, 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. 

Creation Station: February

Tuesday, February 3, 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.