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Creation Station: February

Wednesday, February 4, 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. 

Needle Felting: Heart Garland

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a night of felt-tastic fun as we make felt heart shapes using cookie cutters to create a festive garland. Felting is a beginner-friendly craft, but be mindful that needle felting involves sharp needles used to stab wool.

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 a night of felt-tastic fun as we make felt heart shapes using cookie cutters to create a festive garland. Felting is a beginner-friendly craft, but be mindful that needle felting involves sharp needles used to stab wool.

Creation Station: February

Thursday, February 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: February

Friday, February 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: February

Saturday, February 7, 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. 

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Writing, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of Chinese calligraphy with expert instructor Richard Wang of the Chinese Community Center of The Capital District. We will learn about this ancient traditional art and create our own works. Registration required.

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

Join us for an evening of Chinese calligraphy with expert instructor Richard Wang of the Chinese Community Center of The Capital District. We will learn about this ancient traditional art and create our own works. Registration required.

Creation Station: February

Sunday, February 8, 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: Make a Snowy Owl

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Some animals change their coats in the winter, just like you! Learn about how some animals adapt to the winter, then make a pine cone snowy owl.  

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

Some animals change their coats in the winter, just like you! Learn about how some animals adapt to the winter, then make a pine cone snowy owl.  

Watercolor Valentines

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Adults

Send a little love to someone by creating your own watercolor Valentines. Create your own designs or try making a Victorian Love Token.

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

Send a little love to someone by creating your own watercolor Valentines. Create your own designs or try making a Victorian Love Token.

My Messy Art Valentine

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool

Create a Valentine (or two) as unique as you! This process art program will include paint, fancy paper and more. Prepare to get a little messy.   

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

Create a Valentine (or two) as unique as you! This process art program will include paint, fancy paper and more. Prepare to get a little messy.   

collage of a woman and hearts on a tea bag

Love & Tea Collage with Ruby Silvious

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 workshop where participants will create a mixed media piece using dried emptied-out used tea bags as

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 workshop where participants will create a mixed media piece using dried emptied-out used tea bags as

Mo Willems Celebration

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Movie, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate beloved author Mo Willems with a story time performance starring Elephant & Piggie, followed by crafts and activities, and concluding with a special screening of Mo Willems' stories.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Movie, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate beloved author Mo Willems with a story time performance starring Elephant & Piggie, followed by crafts and activities, and concluding with a special screening of Mo Willems' stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

sharpie watercolor pillowcase

DIY Watercolor Pillowcase

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Make your own watercolor pillowcase. We'll use sharpies and rubbing alcohol to make a watercolor effect on a pillowcase that is yours to take home! Supplies provided. For grades 6-12. 

 

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

Make your own watercolor pillowcase. We'll use sharpies and rubbing alcohol to make a watercolor effect on a pillowcase that is yours to take home! Supplies provided. For grades 6-12. 

 

Upcycled Jewelry Making

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Turn circuit-boards and other electronic components into one-of-a-kind jewelry. This craft utilizes sharp tools and supplies, and is recommended for those who have the dexterity and discipline to use them safely.

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

Turn circuit-boards and other electronic components into one-of-a-kind jewelry. This craft utilizes sharp tools and supplies, and is recommended for those who have the dexterity and discipline to use them safely.

Horse Crafts

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with paper crafts.

All abilities welcome. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with paper crafts.

All abilities welcome. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Community Paint Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

In Stitches

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

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