Upcoming Events

Library Closed: Christmas Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Bethlehem Public Library

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 Closes at 3pm: New Year's Eve

3:00pm–9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Bethlehem Public Library

Library Closed: New Year's Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Bethlehem Public Library

Day Books: BYO Book

1:30pm–2:30pm

Adults

Book Discussion

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

B. Y. O. B. (Bring Your Own Book) to discuss at this special January meeting of Day Books.

The Short Stack Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Social, Book Discussion

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social, Book Discussion

Event Details:

The Short Stack is a laid-back book club for those who love to read without the page count pressure. We will explore short stories, novellas, and bite-sized non-fiction—all around 200 pages.

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

Dark Corners Book Discussion: The Queen

7:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Book Discussion

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

This month's selection is The Queen by Nick Cutter. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.

Teen Book Club: The Hate U Give

2:00pm–4:00pm

Teens

Book Discussion

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Read the book (copies available through the library), then discuss with peers.

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, 2017

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.

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.

Day Books: All the Beauty in the World

1:30pm–2:30pm

Adults

Book Discussion

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley will be discussed.

The Short Stack Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Social, Book Discussion

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social, Book Discussion

Event Details:

The Short Stack is a laid-back book club for those who love to read without the page count pressure. We will explore short stories, novellas, and bite-sized non-fiction—all around 200 pages.

Author Talk with Vanessa Riley: Fire Sword & Sea

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 for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart: The Conjuring of America

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:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Page-to-Screen Book Club: How to Train Your Dragon

2:00pm–4:30pm

Children

Book Discussion, Movie

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Community 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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Dark Corners Book Discussion: Her Body and Other Parties

7:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Book Discussion

Registration Required

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

This month's selection is Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.