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Creation Station: January

12:00pm–5:00pm
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. 

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.

Chess Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Gaming
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.

Library Trustees

6:00pm–9:00pm
Meeting
Meeting
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

PJ Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to an early evening story time in your pajamas! 

Region 4 ReLeaf Committee Meeting

9:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Regional ReLeaf Committee Meeting. We discuss urban and community forestry within the region. Representatives from local and state governments, as well as not for profit organizations present. Partnership with the NY Urban Forestry Council.

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. 

Author Talk with David Brooks: How to Know a Person

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Curiosity Club: Sock Snowman

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Too cold outside?  Make a sock snowman, a cozy friend you can bring inside.

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. 

Family Play Time

11:00am–11:30am
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)

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. 

Study Hall at the Library

3:00pm–8:45pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Study hall at the library.

Dark Corners Book Discussion: The Queen

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dark Corners Book Discussion

Join us for a meeting of the Dark Corners Book Discussion Group. We meet monthly to discuss mystery, thriller, horror, true crime and more. New members are always welcome! Registration is appreciated but not required.

This month's selection is The Queen by Nick Cutter. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:30am
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)

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

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

Study Hall at the Library

4:00pm–8:45pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Study hall at the library.

Cub Scout Pack 232 Wolf Den Meeting

5:45pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting for the Pack 232 Wolf Den. We will be working on the Safety in Numbers Adventure.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Group 2)

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Gaming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story 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.

Family Story Time and Parachute Play

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

After story time, we'll get out the big parachute for songs and parachute rhymes.

Study Hall at the Library

3:00pm–8:45pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Study hall at the library.

Study Hall at the Library

10:00am–4:45pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Study hall at the library.

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. 

Study Hall at the Library

12:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Study hall at the library.