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Kids Build

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kids build in a free play session with Lego, Duplo, snap circuits, puzzles and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Jackbox Game Night

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, chill, evening of Jackbox games! If you have a smartphone, bring it. If not, we've got you covered with library iPads.

For grades 6-12.

 

Creation Station: October

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

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.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Fall Scented Sugar Scrubs

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts and Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who says you have to wait for the Fall solstice to enjoy pumpkin spice everything? Come to the library and make sugar scrubs with your favorite fall scents. Teens 13+ welcome!

 

Creation Station: October

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

A Little Sunday Music: TBD

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Music, Performance
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Performer to be determined.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Bethlehem Public Library.

Royal Tea Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come dressed as your favorite princess or prince and enjoy iced tea and cookies while listening to some stories and songs. Then, give us your best royal wave as we make our way to the Children's Place where you can design your own crown.

Craft & Color for Adults

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Craft & Color for Adults

Join us for a relaxing crafting and coloring session. Choose between coloring or doing an open-ended craft activity. This program is specifically designed for adults of all abilities. No signup is necessary - just drop in! 

Kids Page-to-Screen Book Club: The Halloween Tree

2:00pm - 3:45pm
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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Monday Night Social Hour

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Are you new to the area, stuck in a stay-at-home/work-from-home rut, or simply looking for new friends but not sure how or where to start? Why not try the library?

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.  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.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Library Trustees

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Meeting
Event Details:

Board meeting

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)

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. 

Family Play Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

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.

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. 

Bethlehem Garden Club

12:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Presentation by a gardening expert
Monthly club meeting

BLT: Bethlehem Library Teens

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Meeting
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come help your library. Plan events, give advice, prep crafts, enjoy snacks and more. We will meet at the BCHS library. 

Trick or Treat Storywalk

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschool, Children
Other
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 to check the status of this program.

Dark Corners Book Discussion: Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

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

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

BHA Speaker Series: The Albany Susquehanna Railroad

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Author Talk, Performance, Other
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Albany and Susquehanna Railroad and the War for its Control

This presentation will be recorded and made available on the Library's YouTube channel.

Please note:

Music & 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.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Literature Study Group Delmar Progress Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Book Group Discussion

Preschool Storytime

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.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome.