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LongReads

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
Welcome to LongReads, the book discussion group with no limits! We focus on long books and meet once every few months, giving us plenty of time to read our selection. Join us in April to discuss The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonn...

Sensory Play Time

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. Best suited for ages 2 and up with caregiver. ...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Afternoon

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch!  For teens in grade 6 and up. ...

Saturday Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 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. 

Alcohol Ink Coasters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
Join us for a fun afternoon of making beautiful, custom coasters with alcohol ink. Supplies are limited; please register in advance.  ...

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...

Disclaimer(s)

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...

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...

Based on the Novel: Just Mercy

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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. Read the novel, watch the movie, and then join us at the library to discuss the differences. Can the movie ever be better than the book? Let's find out! This month we'll be Reading:...

Tiny Tots

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

Tiny Tots

Songs, dancing, learning and fun.  For children up to 35 months 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. 

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. ...

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

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Movie
Cancelled
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community 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. ...

Camp NaNoWriMo

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop
Cancelled
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:
What is National Novel Writing Month? NaNoWriMo is an annual challenge in November to encourage people to work on that novel they've always intended to write. Have you read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. These and ...

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.

BCSD Annual Art Show Closing Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Join us for the final night of BCSD Annual Art Show at the Bethlehem Public Library! This is a chance for you to hear from and speak with local student artists. Come enjoy their works from this school year one last time. ...

Family Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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. 

Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I: An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

3:00pm - 4:15pm
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 as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about his instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book rev...

Teen Hangout

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Arts and Crafts, Gaming, Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Gaming, Movie
Event Details:
Come to the library after school for board games, crafts, homework help and good vibes. Listen to music, watch a cozy TV show and eat some snacks while you hang out with friends! ...

Thank You Teacher Flower Pots

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts and Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Show your teacher some appreciation by decorating a special flowerpot just for them! For grades K and up. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Music and Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Green
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. 

Preschool Story Time

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

Preschool Story Time

Join us for stories, learning and fun. For ages 2-6 with caregiver.

Event Details:
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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. 

Getting Ahead of Your Gmail Inbox

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Technology Class
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:
Is your gmail inbox overwhelming you? Are you having a hard time sorting your important emails from spam? Sign up to learn some tips and tricks for making it easier to sort and navigate your email.  Spots are limited, so please sign up in adv...

1000 Cranes for Mental Health

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Arts and Crafts, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. In an effort to reduce stigma and encourage a sense of community, we are hoping to fold 1,000 cranes for mental health during the month. In honor of those we have lost, those who have suffered, and those...

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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