Upcoming Events

Creation Station: February

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

Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

Needle Felting: Heart Garland

6:00pm–7:30pm

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 a night of felt-tastic fun as we make felt heart shapes using cookie cutters to create a festive garland. Felting is a beginner-friendly craft, but be mindful that needle felting involves sharp needles used to stab wool.

Creation Station: February

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

Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

Creation Station: February

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

Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

Creation Station: February

10:30am–4:30pm

Preschool, Children

Arts and Crafts

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Children's Place

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Arts and Crafts, Writing, Workshop

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Writing, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Chinese calligraphy with expert instructor Richard Wang of the Chinese Community Center of The Capital District. We will learn about this ancient traditional art and create our own works. Registration required.

Creation Station: February

12:00pm–5:00pm

Preschool, Children

Arts and Crafts

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Children's Place

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

Curiosity Club: Make a Snowy Owl

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children

Arts and Crafts

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Event Details:

Some animals change their coats in the winter, just like you! Learn about how some animals adapt to the winter, then make a pine cone snowy owl.

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.

My Messy Art Valentine

10:00am–11:00am

Preschool

Arts and Crafts

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Event Details:

Create a Valentine (or two) as unique as you! This process art program will include paint, fancy paper and more. Prepare to get a little messy.

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

Mo Willems Celebration

10:00am–12:00pm

Everyone

Arts and Crafts, Movie, Performance, Storytime

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Movie, Performance, Storytime

Event Details:

Celebrate beloved author Mo Willems with a story time performance starring Elephant & Piggie, followed by crafts and activities, and concluding with a special screening of Mo Willems' stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

DIY Watercolor Pillowcase

2:30pm–4:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Arts and Crafts

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Make your own watercolor pillowcase. We'll use sharpies and rubbing alcohol to make a watercolor effect on a pillowcase that is yours to take home! Supplies provided. For grades 6-12.

Upcycled Jewelry Making

2:30pm–4:30pm

Teens

Arts and Crafts

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Event Details:

Turn circuit-boards and other electronic components into one-of-a-kind jewelry. This craft utilizes sharp tools and supplies, and is recommended for those who have the dexterity and discipline to use them safely.

Horse Crafts

10:00am–11:00am

Preschool, Children

Arts and Crafts

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Event Details:

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with paper crafts.

All abilities welcome. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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.

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.