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Holiday Lights in the Park

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join us for the Fourth Annual Holiday Lights in the Park, organized by the Bethlehem Police Department!  ...

Creation Station: December

9:30am - 3:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Monday Matinee: 'To Catch a Thief'

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Our Monday Matinee focus on Hitchcock continues with a screening of the 1950s classic, To Catch a Thief. Starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, the film features the story of a retired jewel thief who will be arrested unless he can trap the c...

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...

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Children (under 9)

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

Chess Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Sign up for one session per night and 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. Please only register for one slot. You will come off the wait list...

Library Trustees

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

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gaming
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Sign up for one session per night and 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. Please only register for one slot. You will come off the wait list...

Tiny Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Stories, songs and fun! For children up to age 35 months with caregiver. ...

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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. 

Music and Movement

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 ages 0-6 with caregiver. ...

Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education: An Author Talk with Stephanie Land

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:
You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education. When Stephanie Land set out to write her...

Is Robert Frost Hiding Something? (Session 5 of 5)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Discussion, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
**Please Note:  Registration and Waitlist for this series are currently at capacity. Robert Frost's enduring appeal rests on the view that his poems do not present "difficulties" - that is, they are easy to read and understand. His limited ra...

Tiny Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Tiny Tots

Stories, songs and fun for babies 0-35 months 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 Story Time

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

Family Storytime

Stories, songs and fun for children aged 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. 

Anime Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Watch anime (and eat snacks) with other teens. Whether you are an anime savvy otaku or a curious newbie, everyone is welcome. Videos shown will be either films rated PG-13 or lower, or shows TV-14 or lower. ...

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.

Dark Corners Book Discussion: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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. New members are always welcome! Registration is appreciated but not required. This month's selection is The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. From New York Times&nbs...

Music and Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us  for 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.

Rain Location

In the event of inclement weather, this program will move inside the library. 

Preschool Story Time

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

Recipe Swap

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get in to the spirit of the season by sharing your favorite seasonal recipes. You can bring samples of your recipes to share, but it is not required.  If you are able to, please send the recipe(s) you plan to share to erin@bethpl.org before t...

Sensory Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
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.

Crafternoon: Alcohol Ink Votives

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:
Join us to use alcohol ink to create a unique and colorful candle holder. ...

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.

Beads & Brownies

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:
A new afternoon program series for teens that's all about making beaded bracelets and necklaces while relaxing at the end of a long school week. Refreshments will be served. For teens grades 6-12. ...

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.

Saturday Storytime

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

Family Storytime

Stories, songs and fun for children aged 0-6 with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Craft & Color for Adults

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:
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 necessary - just drop in!  ...

Based on the Novel: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Discussion
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us every month for BPL's book-to-screen discussion group. You read the novel beforehand, and then we watch the movie together and discuss the differences. Can the movie ever be better than the book? Let's find out! This month we'll be Read...