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Library Closed: Christmas Day

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
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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

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults:

Join us for a night of laughs, critical thinking, improvisation and roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Meet some new people and let your imagination bloom as you we...

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at luke@bethpl.org if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Join us for a night of laughs, critical thinking, improvisation and roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Meet some new people and let your imagination bloom as you weave your character's tale into the adventure. All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. Beginners welcome.

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at luke@bethpl.org if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Afternoon

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Competitive Puzzling

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Everyone

Compete in a 500-piece puzzle showdown to become the library puzzle champions!

Please sign up your team of 1-6 puzzlers (NOT individual participants) so we can make sure there are enough puzzles.

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

Compete in a 500-piece puzzle showdown to become the library puzzle champions!

Please sign up your team of 1-6 puzzlers (NOT individual participants) so we can make sure there are enough puzzles.

Chess Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

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.

Inclusive Gaming

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

This is an inclusive space for people, regardless of ability or age, to play games with or nearby others. The most important part of gaming is coming together and having fun. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Social, Gaming
Event Details:

This is an inclusive space for people, regardless of ability or age, to play games with or nearby others. The most important part of gaming is coming together and having fun. 

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Afternoon

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Chess Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

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.

Mahjong tiles on a green background

Mahjong

Thursday, January 29, 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!

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults:

Join us for a night of laughs, critical thinking, improvisation and roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Meet some new people and let your imagination bloom as you we...

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at luke@bethpl.org if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

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

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Join us for a night of laughs, critical thinking, improvisation and roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Meet some new people and let your imagination bloom as you weave your character's tale into the adventure. All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. Beginners welcome.

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at luke@bethpl.org if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

Trivia night logo

Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the return of Trivia Night. Teams and singles are welcome to compete. There will be popcorn and prizes!

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for the return of Trivia Night. Teams and singles are welcome to compete. There will be popcorn and prizes!

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Afternoon

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

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.

Inclusive Gaming

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

This is an inclusive space for people, regardless of ability or age, to play games with or nearby others. The most important part of gaming is coming together and having fun. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Social, Gaming
Event Details:

This is an inclusive space for people, regardless of ability or age, to play games with or nearby others. The most important part of gaming is coming together and having fun. 

super smash bros ultimate

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Afternoon

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

Adult Board Games

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Board games have come a long way from Candy Land and Chutes & Ladders. Come chat about games past and play new games with others. We will have several games to choose from and staff on hand to assist with set up.

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

Board games have come a long way from Candy Land and Chutes & Ladders. Come chat about games past and play new games with others. We will have several games to choose from and staff on hand to assist with set up.

Chess Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Try your hand at chess with peers or teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Sessions held in the Children's Place.

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.

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!

Library Closed: Easter Sunday

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Closed: Memorial Day Weekend

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

Library Closed: Juneteenth

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library