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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: March

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: March

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Felting: Mini Flower Wreath

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Get ready for spring by making a mini (4-inch) wreath adorned with needle-felted flowers. Felting is a beginner-friendly craft, but be mindful that needle felting involves sharp needles used to stab wool.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Crystal Rain Cloud Mobile

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a sparkle to a rainy day with these crystal rain cloud mobiles. Please note that this program involves working with small, glass objects and is only recommended for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Tetris Magnets

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts and Crafts, Gaming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

For teens grades 6-12. Create your own magnet homage to a video game classic, and when you're done you can stick around to play another classic: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Salt Painting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

All ages are invited to learn how to paint with salt using watercolors and glue. Make your very own scene, pattern or whatever your imagination can dream up.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie & Make: The Grand Budapest Hotel

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts, Social, Movie
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Social, Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing evening at the library as we screen Wes Anderson’s whimsical film The Grand Budapest Hotel. We'll have informal crafts inspired by the film’s vibrant colors and quirky style or bring your own project to work on.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts, Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Spring Story Time and Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Spring has sprung! Come by for a springy, singy story time and craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Embroidered Spring Pins and Brooches

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun afternoon of creating beautiful hand-embroidered pins and brooches in spring motifs. New to embroidery? This craft is suitable for beginners. 

Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

3D Bubble Painting

2:00pm–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:

Teens grades 6-12. Come make a 3D bubble painting! We'll use styrofoam domes to create fun designs on canvas, and then paint them.

*Each teen must register individually*

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

One Tiny Turtle with Barbara Lukas

10:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come along on the journey of one tiny loggerhead turtle. Barbara Lukas will present a story time and craft based on the book One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies.  

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station: April

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Curiosity Club: Earth Day Paint and Plant

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts and Crafts
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by painting a flower pot, then fill it with soil and seeds. Wondering what your plant will taste like? We have samples to share.  

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Library Backstage Pass

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arts and Crafts, Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Kick off Library Week by learning what library workers do "Behind the Scenes."  You'll sort a book cart, choose a book for story time, find out what happens to books when you put them in "Bookie" and more!  

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Paint Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
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 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts and Crafts, Social
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: 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.