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One-on-One Tech Help: Session Three

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration 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.

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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, February 24, 2026 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. 

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Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Tom Crouch: The History Behind the World's Largest Museum

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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.

 

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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)

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, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social
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: Social

Family Play Time

Free play and socialization with a variety of toys. 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. 

Mahjong tiles on a green background

Mahjong

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of Mahjong. Whether you are an experienced player looking for a group, or a beginner who wants to learn how to play - all are welcome!

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

Join us for an afternoon of Mahjong. Whether you are an experienced player looking for a group, or a beginner who wants to learn how to play - all are welcome!

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.

Music and Movement

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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, February 26, 2026 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. 

AI and the Environment

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Artificial Intelligence is a topic that seems to come up a lot these days. AI is in our search engines, messaging apps, and even our weather models, but what exactly is it? Is AI doing more harm than good?

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

Artificial Intelligence is a topic that seems to come up a lot these days. AI is in our search engines, messaging apps, and even our weather models, but what exactly is it? Is AI doing more harm than good?

Chadwick Square HOA

Thursday, February 26, 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

Sensory Play Time

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

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.

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

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.

Saturday Story Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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. 

Delmar Progress Club General Membership Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Monthly meeting of all Progress Club members. Agenda will include announcements, reports and speakers. Reports will be from Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair and P...

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

Monthly meeting of all Progress Club members. Agenda will include announcements, reports and speakers. Reports will be from Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair and Program Chairs. Speakers will be from To Life!

Bethlehem Runs Booster Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Bethlehem Runs Booster Club meeting

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

Bethlehem Runs Booster Club meeting

Girls on the Run Capital Region New Coach Training

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Training for our volunteer coaches so they can facilitate our program at our local sites in the Capital Region.

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

Training for our volunteer coaches so they can facilitate our program at our local sites in the Capital Region.

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.

Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

General BNP Meeting

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

General BNP Meeting

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Author Talk with Michelle Carr: Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body.

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

Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body.

Author headshot and book cover

Author Talk with Kate Quinn: The Astral Library

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Meeting at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

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

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Pack 232 Lion Den Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Monthly meeting of the Pack 232 Lion den.

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

Monthly meeting of the Pack 232 Lion den.

Bethlehem Art Association

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Meeting Description:

Bethlehem Art Association Monthly Meeting

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

Bethlehem Art Association Monthly Meeting