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French Conversation Club

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
French Conversation Club:

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

French Conversation Club

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

Monday, August 25, 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.

Closed: Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Spanish Conversation Club:

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

Spanish Conversation Club

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Listen and Learn: Baroque and Classical Opera

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for opera arias in English, French and Italian. Our performer, Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, PhD, MDiv, will provide historical context for the music, perform the pieces, and answer questions as time allows.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Other
Event Details:

Join us for opera arias in English, French and Italian. Our performer, Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, PhD, MDiv, will provide historical context for the music, perform the pieces, and answer questions as time allows.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

Monday, September 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Conversation Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
French Conversation Club:

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

French Conversation Club

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Grassroot Givers Book Donation Event

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Grassroot Givers for a book collection drive. Accepted donations include adult fiction and nonfiction and children's board books, picture books and chapter books -- none older than 10 years.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Grassroot Givers for a book collection drive. Accepted donations include adult fiction and nonfiction and children's board books, picture books and chapter books -- none older than 10 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BHA Speaker Series: The 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults

BHA Speaker Series: The 80th Anniversary of D-Day

This program will be recorded and made available on the Library's YouTube channel shortly after the event date.

Please note:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

BHA Speaker Series: The 80th Anniversary of D-Day

This program will be recorded and made available on the Library's YouTube channel shortly after the event date.

Please note:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Spanish Conversation Club:

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

Spanish Conversation Club

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Listen and Learn: Travelogue of Scotland, England and France

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Come on a journey with us! Presenter Terry McMaster will guide us through his trip to Scotland, England and France. Special emphasis will be paid to historic sites and a robust slide show will accompany the narrative.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come on a journey with us! Presenter Terry McMaster will guide us through his trip to Scotland, England and France. Special emphasis will be paid to historic sites and a robust slide show will accompany the narrative.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

Monday, September 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Build

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Drop in for a free-play build session featuring Lego, K'nex, snap-circuits and more.

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

Drop in for a free-play build session featuring Lego, K'nex, snap-circuits and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library: Book Sale Fundraiser

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Plaza at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Stock up on some new-to-you books and DVDs at the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library’s Book Sale Fundraiser on the library plaza.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Plaza
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stock up on some new-to-you books and DVDs at the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library’s Book Sale Fundraiser on the library plaza.

Disclaimer(s)

Rain Location

In the event of inclement weather, this program will move inside the library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Spanish Conversation Club:

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

Spanish Conversation Club

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Conversation Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
French Conversation Club:

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

French Conversation Club

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

Monday, October 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Spanish Conversation Club:

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other

Spanish Conversation Club

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Trick or Treat Story Stroll

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Children and their families are invited to take walk along the Paved Accessible Story Trail (PAST) at Elm Avenue Park and enjoy a self-led Halloween story. Library and Parks and Recreation staff along with volunteers from the Friends of the L

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children and their families are invited to take walk along the Paved Accessible Story Trail (PAST) at Elm Avenue Park and enjoy a self-led Halloween story. Library and Parks and Recreation staff along with volunteers from the Friends of the L

Disclaimer(s)

No Rain Location

This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Call or check the online calendar on the status of this program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Sensory Play Time

Monday, October 20, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws to Read

Monday, October 20, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BHA Speaker Series: Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate NY

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate NY

Please note:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate NY

Please note:

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Trunk or Treat at Elm Avenue Park

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

How many treats do you get when the library and the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation department team up to host an awesome Halloween extravaganza? A whole trunkload!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

How many treats do you get when the library and the Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation department team up to host an awesome Halloween extravaganza? A whole trunkload!