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Dark Corners Book Discussion: Penpal

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required

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.

Event Details:

Dark Corners Book Discussion: Reddit Edition! Join us for the 2012 novel, Penpal by Dathan Auerbach, a horror novel that got its start on the social media platform, Reddit.

BHA Speaker Series: A Short History of the Bicycle

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Author Talk, Performance, Other
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun on Two Wheels: A Short History of the Bicycle

This presentation will not be recorded.

Please note:

Minecraft Adventure

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Grab your torches and get ready to build! Stop by the library for some Minecraft fun including Legos and blocks, a scavenger hunt around the library, and more. 

Best for ages 6 and up but all ages are welcome.

Trustee Office Hours

10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Delmar Pointe Homeowners Association

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

HOA bylaws meeting

Chadwick Square Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board of Chadwick Square Park Association.

Sensory Story Time and Play

10:00am - 10:45am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Sensory Story Time and Play

Sensory Story Time and Play combines traditional story time components with sensory elements and is ideal for children who would benefit from a gentler, more low-key story time. 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.

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. 

Listen and Learn: Free for All: The Public Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate libraries and National Library Week this month with a special Listen & Learn sneak-preview screening of the forthcoming PBS documentary Free for All: The Public Library, which explores how public libraries shap

Earth Day, Every Day

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a special edition of Saturday Story Time where we will celebrate our planet with stories and songs. We will then paint with recycled materials to create beautiful pictures of Earth!

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

Library Closed: Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Monday Matinee: Storm Center

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Continue your celebration of National Library Week by stopping by the library for a screening of Daniel Taradash's 1956 film Storm Center: the timely tale of a librarian, played by Bette Davis, who "is discharged and persecuted when s

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.

Chess Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Gaming
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming

Chess Club

Attend 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.

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.

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Gaming
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming

Chess Club

Attend 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.

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.

Friends of Bethlehem Public Library

6:30pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Friends of Bethlehem Public Library

Albany Numismatic Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Educational lecture on numismatics.

Tiny Tots

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

Tiny Tots

Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children up to 35 months with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Music and Movement

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

Music and Movement

Songs, dancing, learning and fun. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

English Conversation Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Social, Other
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Other
Event Details:

Practice your English language skills through guided discussions, natural conversations and learning games. All levels welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Building Committee Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting
Meeting
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Meeting
Program Type: Meeting

Community Paint Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts
Registration
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 and video instructions.

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

Family Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool
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 due to inclement weather.  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
Preschool
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 due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Community Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Community Yoga

Community Yoga is a gentle and grounding class designed for all skill levels. Dan May shares Jai Yoga School's Bhakti yoga practice, which includes song, cultural information and stories.