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Library Closed: Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Let Your Yoga Dance

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a combination of yoga and free style dance led by Ania LaRose and tailored for children ages 6-11. All abilities welcome. Registration is recommended but not required.

Sensory Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Other
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.

Pokémon Adventure

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts and Crafts, Gaming
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.

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Other
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.

Service Dog Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we talk to library staffer Lizzie and her service dog, Ove. We'll read some stories about service dogs and learn about how they are trained. We'll even let Ove take a break from “work” so he can meet everyone.

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. 

Kids Page-to-Screen Book Club: The One and Only Ivan

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Book Discussion, Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Three easy steps to enjoying book club:

1. Read the book (copies at the library).

2. Come to the library to watch the movie.

3. Join in the group discussion.

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Library Closed: New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Family Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Social
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)

Children (under 9)

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

Blacklight Glow Party

6:30pm–8:15pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Glow on with your bad self! Kick off the new year at our blacklight glow party. We'll have glow ping pong, painting, a puzzle and tattoos. And what's a party without snacks? We'll have a few of those too. 

For grades 6-12.

Saturday Story Time

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Sculpture Saturday: Wiry Winter Sculpture

3:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arts and Crafts
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.

Delmar Progress Club General Membership Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting of all members - welcome and announcements with guest speaker, David VanLuven, with a State of the Town address.

Creation Station: January

9:30am–8:30pm
Preschool, Children
Arts and Crafts
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. 

Day Books: BYO Book

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

B. Y. O. B. (Bring Your Own Book) to discuss at this special January meeting of Day Books.

Creation Station: January

9:30am–8:30pm
Preschool, Children
Arts and Crafts
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. 

Tiny Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
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

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Storytime
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. 

Crash Course in Cursive

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think cursive is old-school? Think again! Join us for a chill, hands-on program where you’ll learn how to read and write in cursive.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Gaming
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.

Creation Station: January

9:30am–8:30pm
Preschool, Children
Arts and Crafts
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. 

Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
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.