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Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart: The Conjuring of America

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:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor Valentines

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

Send a little love to someone by creating your own watercolor Valentines. Create your own designs or try making a Victorian Love Token.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Group 2)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Love & Tea Collage with Ruby Silvious

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Back by popular demand: join local artist Ruby Silvious for a special workshop where participants will create a mixed media piece using dried emptied-out used tea bags as

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book and Chocolate Pairings

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

You may have heard of pairing wine with chocolate—but what about pairing books with chocolate?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

A Little Sunday Music: Kevin McKrell

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

Join Bethlehem Public Library for a performance by pioneering American Celtic folk artist Kevin McKrell.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dark Corners Book Discussion: Her Body and Other Parties

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 Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Emergency Preparedness for Everyone

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

If there is sufficient interest in advance of this event, participants will receive a complimentary emergency to-go bag (one per family). 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Board Games

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Social, Gaming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Board games have come a long way from Candy Land and Chutes & Ladders. Come chat about games past and play new games with others. We will have several games to choose from and staff on hand to assist with set up.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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, video instructions and beverages.

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Gaming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Mahjong. Whether you are an experienced player looking for a group, or a beginner who wants to learn how to play - all are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts and Crafts, Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

AI and the Environment

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Social, Other
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence is a topic that seems to come up a lot these days. AI is in our search engines, messaging apps, and even our weather models, but what exactly is it? Is AI doing more harm than good?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk with Michelle Carr: Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk with Kate Quinn: The Astral Library

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

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:

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

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:

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.