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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)

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
Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Social

Family Play Time

Free play and socialization with a variety of toys. For ages 0-6 with 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. 

Author Talk with Historical Fiction Queen: Philippa Gregory

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:

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless.

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
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 due to inclement weather.  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
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Story Time

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

Chadwick Square HOA

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

monthly board meeting

Teen Movie Night: Hocus Pocus

6:30pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

It's just a bunch of hocus pocus! Teens grades 6-12, join us for an evening viewing of the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus.

Library Trick or Treat

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

Stop by the Children's Place and trick or treat in a safe, dry place. Costumes are optional, but fun is not! For ages 0-6 and families.

Treat bags provided by the Friends of the 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, William Ketzer, town historian, on the topic of the history of women in Bethlehem.

Nothing More of This Land: Author Talk with Joseph Lee

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:

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.

Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace General Meeting

6:30pm–8:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

General meeting of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace members.

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.

Bethlehem Runs Booster Club

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

Booster Club Mtg

The Berry Pickers: Author Talk with Amanda Peters

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:

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. 

Medicare Seminar

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Meeting Description

Medicare Seminar to explain changes from 2025 to 2026 in Medicare.

Supercommunicators: Author Talk with Charles Duhigg

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:

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

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.

Bethlehem Art Association Monthly Meeting

6:45pm–8:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Monthly meeting with awards for Fall Show.

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.

Library Closes at 5pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closes at 5pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

The Gables HOA General Meeting

6:45pm–8:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Meeting Description

Semi Annual HOA general meeting for those living at the Gables. We will review finances and community by-laws at this meeting.