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Craftapalooza!

9:00am - 8:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:
Drop by the Children's Place any time for some freestyle arts and crafts.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch!  For teens in grade 6 and up. ...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description
ADVENTURERS WANTED! Tap into your inner imagination, and join us to explore fantasy worlds together, guided by the Dungeon Master, as we embark on epic quests and level up in experience! Be a part of the story and develop your own character! There's ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Yes, We Can! Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for inclusive stories about people of varied abilities. For ages 4 and up with a 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.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Albany Voices of Pride

12:30pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description
Alto section practice...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:15pm - 4:45pm
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Whether you're interested in playing a character for the first time or leading a game as the game master, this group is for you. All experience levels welcome! For grades 6 and up. Registration is encouraged but not required. ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Creation Station: April

9:30am - 8:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Kids can come to the library to practice their 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 re...

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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
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 wi...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Creation Station: April

9:30am - 8:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Music and Movement: Family Edition

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Songs, dancing, learning and fun for the whole family. For ages 0 and up with a 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 "Preschool" group.

Music and Movement: Family Edition

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Songs, dancing, learning and fun for the whole family. For ages 0 and up with a 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.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a s...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Page-to-Screen Book Club: 'Holes'

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Book Discussion, Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:
Read the book “Holes” by Louis Sachar (copies at the library), come to the library to watch the movie (2003, 117 min., PG) and then join in the group discussion. For ages 8 and up. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Camp NaNoWriMo

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:
What is National Novel Writing Month? NaNoWriMo is an annual challenge in November to encourage people to work on the novel they've always intended to write. Have you read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. These and m...

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Galaxy Jars

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts and Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create your own miniature galaxy in a jar using paint, cotton balls and glitter! ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Creation Station: April

9:30am - 8:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Teen Crafternoon

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts and Crafts, Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Movie
Event Details:
Come by after school to work on a new craft or bring your current project for an hour of uninterrupted craft time. Mix up your time between stations for origami, coloring, hand lettering and more. Listen to music, watch a cozy TV show and eat some sn...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:
The solar eclipse is fast approaching! Enjoy stories about our solar system, followed by several STEAM-based activities, including a fizzy paint moon craft and a watercolor galaxy painting. For ages 5 and up. Registration is required. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

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

Creation Station: April

9:30am - 8:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.

Crayon Raindrop Suncatcher

11:00am - 12:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate spring by making a raindrop suncatcher using crayon shavings and waxed paper. Dress for crafting. This craft involves pencil sharpeners and use of a hair dryer. Younger attendees may need assistance from a caregiver. ...

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 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Afternoon Movie: 'Suzume'

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
This modern action adventure (PG, 120 mins., 2022) features a 17-year-old girl who helps a mysterious young man close doors that are releasing disasters all over in Japan.   ...

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 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Board Game Café

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a fun, free night of board games at the library. Come as a group, or come ready to make new friends! Coffee, tea, cocoa and snacks will be served. No registration is required — just stop in. ...