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Closed: Memorial Day Weekend
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Tiny Tots
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Family Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Music and Movement
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Lilo & Stitch Party
10:00am - 11:00am
Arts and Crafts,
Music
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts,
Music
Event Details:
You ain't nothing but a hound...dog? In celebration of the new Lilo & Stitch movie, come in and have fun making leis, playing with beach balls, and then give us your best Elvis impersonation for our jam session.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Music and Movement
11:00am - 11:30am
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)
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Family Play Time
11:00am - 11:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Preschool Story Time
11:00am - 11:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Listen and Learn: We Want the Funk!
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for a special Listen & Learn screening of the new PBS documentary We Want the Funk!, Stanley Nelson's journey through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Author Talk with Rachelle Bergstein: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Author Talk,
Book Discussion,
Virtual
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Virtual Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Talk,
Book Discussion,
Virtual
Event Details:
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Spanish Conversation Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Social,
Other
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Social,
Other
Event Details:
Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
French Conversation Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Social,
Other
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Social,
Other
Event Details:
Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
23
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Board Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Movie
Anime Club
Watch anime (and eat snacks) with other teens. Whether you are an anime-savvy otaku or a curious newbie, everyone is welcome.
Videos will be rated PG-13 or lower; shows TV-14 or lower.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
English Conversation Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Social,
Other
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Social,
Other
English Conversation Club
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
19
2025
Mon
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.
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May
21
2025
Wed
Bethlehem Art Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Meeting Description
Bethlehem Art Association Spring Awards
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May
22
2025
Thu
Chadwick Square Community Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Board Room
Meeting Description
Chadwick Square Association monthly board meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
22
2025
Thu
Spice Sharing: Cilantro
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Social,
Cooking
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Social,
Cooking
Spice Sharing
Looking to try out some new recipes, and share ideas with fellow home cooks? Then this spice-sharing program is for you!
Prior to the program, sign up to pick up a sample packet of the spice along with a few recipes that feature it. Then meet to discuss your experience and share recipes. Attendees are welcome to bring samples of what they made, but it is not necessary to participate.
Registration is required. After you sign up, you will receive an email letting you know when your spice packet is ready for pickup.
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May
19
2025
Mon
Albany Numismatic Society
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Board Room
Meeting Description
Educational lecture on numismatics.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
20
2025
Tue
Writer's Workshop: Translation as a Technique for Fiction
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Writing,
Book Discussion,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Writing,
Book Discussion,
Workshop
Event Details:
It’s translation that brings us classics from places as far away as Kenya or as Ukraine. You do translation when you rephrase or put language better.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
21
2025
Wed
Dark Corners Book Discussion: Incidents Around the House
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Discussion
Library Branch:
Bethlehem Public Library
Room:
Board Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussion
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 Incidents around the House by Josh Malerman. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.
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