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Friends Book Sale Fundraiser: Donation Drop-off

10:30am–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Friends will be accepting book donations for the fall sale from the public.  Donations can be made outside the library garage and must be undamaged books no older than 10 years.  The Friends will not be accepting donations of magazin

Accessing Digital Magazines

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your library card gives you instant access to dozens of popular magazines including The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Time, Architectural Digest and many more.

Spanish Conversation Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Social, Other
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. 

Needle Felting: Candy Corn

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of felt-tastic fun and get ready for the spooky season with this cute candy corn craft. Felting is a beginner-friendly craft, but be mindful that needle felting involves sharp needles used to stab wool.

Nuestra América: An Author Talk Featuring Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinos

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 in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, s

French Conversation Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Social, Other
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. 

Listen and Learn: Music of Warren Sieme

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Music
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Warren Sieme is a guitarist, singer, songwriter whose music resonates with the unmistakable vibe of the ’70s singer/songwriter genre.

Day Books: Go As a River

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

Go As a River by Shelley Read will be discussed. 

One-on-One Tech Help: Session One

5:30pm–6:15pm
Adults
Technology Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

One-on-One Tech Help: Session Two

6:30pm–7:15pm
Adults
Technology Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

One-on-One Tech Help: Session Three

7:30pm–8:15pm
Adults
Technology Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

In Stitches

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts, Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Social

In Stitches

Join us for BPL's fiber arts social hour. We encourage attendance from knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all levels, both experienced and aspiring. If you are interested in being a part of this ongoing group, we hope you'll stop in. If you’re an experienced knitter or fiber artist, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring any tools you may have, and we’ll provide instructions and yarn to get you started.

This will not be a formal class in knitting or crocheting, however there will be experienced a few crafters on site to assist, talk you through the process, and recommend resources.

Author Talk: YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

7:00pm–8:30pm
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:

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.

One-on-One Tech Help

7:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

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.

Spanish Conversation Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Social, Other
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. 

Dark Corners Book Discussion: When the Wolf Comes Home

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 When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.

Autumn Journal Collage

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace the spirit of the season with a creative journaling experience.

Listen and Learn: The Baron of Second Avenue

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Author Talk, Performance
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance
Event Details:

Join us as local author Dean Calamaras discusses the research and writing of his 2024 book The Baron of Second Avenue: Nicholas Calamaras and the Archive of the Greek-American League

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

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Author Talk, Performance, Other
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:

French Conversation Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Social, Other
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. 

Embroidered Fall Leaf Earrings

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun afternoon of creating beautiful hand-embroidered fall leaf earrings. New to embroidery? This craft is suitable for beginners. 

Inclusive Gaming

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Everyone
Social, Gaming
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.

Community Paint Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for painting at the library! We will have painting supplies and a new project every time.

We will be using acrylic paints which can stain. Please dress accordingly.

Teens welcome!