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Emergency Preparedness Course

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This one-hour course is taught at no cost by members of the New York Air and Army National Guard, as part of the Citizen Preparedness Corps program. 

Just Desserts: Hold the Oven

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens
Cooking
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make delicious desserts without the use of an oven. In this session, we will be making Oatmeal No-Bake Drop Cookies.*

*Please note this recipe contains peanut butter and dairy (but is gluten free).

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Community Paint Night

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

Join us for painting at the library. We will have painting supplies and video instructions.

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

Teens welcome!

 

Library Closed: Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Let Your Yoga Dance

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a combination of yoga and free style dance led by Ania LaRose and tailored for children ages 6-11. All abilities welcome. Registration is recommended but not required.

Sensory Play Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Other

Sensory Play Time

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.

Pokémon Adventure

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts and Crafts, Gaming
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all Trainers, young and old! Make our own endless Pokémon cards, and do a scavenger hunt in the Children's Place. Can you “catch ’em all?” If you do, you'll win a Pokémon card to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

Paws to Read

Kids can come to the library to practice 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 read out loud can be scary. A friendly face, particularly one with a wagging tail, can help ease reading jitters and build confidence. 

Registration is not required. Each child will have a chance to read a book of their own choice. Bring a favorite or pick one from the library shelves. For grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Service Dog Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we talk to library staffer Lizzie and her service dog, Ove. We'll read some stories about service dogs and learn about how they are trained. We'll even let Ove take a break from “work” so he can meet everyone.

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

Kids Page-to-Screen Book Club: The One and Only Ivan

2:00pm–4:00pm
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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Library Closed: New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Delmar Progress Club General Membership Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting of all members - welcome and announcements with guest speaker, David VanLuven, with a State of the Town address.

Library Trustees

6:00pm–9:00pm
Meeting
Meeting
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Board of Trustees meeting.

Region 4 ReLeaf Committee Meeting

9:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Regional ReLeaf Committee Meeting. We discuss urban and community forestry within the region. Representatives from local and state governments, as well as not for profit organizations present. Partnership with the NY Urban Forestry Council.

Author Talk with David Brooks: How to Know a Person

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 for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Cub Scout Pack 232 Wolf Den Meeting

5:45pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting for the Pack 232 Wolf Den. We will be working on the Safety in Numbers Adventure.

Albany Numismatic Society

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Educational numismatic lecture.

Author Talk with Julia Hotz: The Connection Cure

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:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

Chadwick Square HOA

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Monthly HOA meeting

Author Talk with Liz Moore: The God of the Woods

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:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

Pack 232 Lion Den

6:15pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Monthly Lion Den meeting for Pack 232.

Delmar Progress Club General Membership Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting of all members - welcome and announcements with guest speaker, Kelley Gourley, Operations Director at RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus).