Bethlehem Public Library

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Bethlehem Public Library
451 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
United States

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Parking is accessible off of Borthwick Ave.

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Closed

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Sun-Sat: Closed

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Bethlehem Public Library					This event is in the "Everyone" group August Displays & Exhibits All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: Northwest Hallway: Christopher Bradt Glass Cases: Doug Cornwell Floor Display: Assemblyman Scott Bendett, school supply collection box
9 am				This event is in the "Children" group Color Our World Story with Craft: GREEN 9:30am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Enjoy a color themed story accompanied by a craft project. For ages 4-8. 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Preschool" group Story Romp 10:30am–11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Story Romp is a blend of Story Time, Music & Movement, and play date. A few stories will be followed by interactive songs and concluded with a free play session.	This event is in the "Children" group Author Visit: Matt McElligott 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Storytime Event Details: Come to a story time with local author Matt McElligott where he will read and discuss the creation of his books. For kids and families. 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group Tape Resist Painting 11:00am–12:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts and Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a painting with fun geometric designs and negative space using painter’s tape and watercolors. Your creativity is the limit as you design your own pattern contrasting vivid colors with crisp white lines. Disclaimer(s) Children (under 9) All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group MiSci Museum Presents: Forensic Science 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Get a clue! Learn about Forensic Science as you conduct a mock investigation while learning about fingerprints, DNA and other clues to solve the "mystery". This workshop is led by an educator from the MiSci Museum of Science.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mystery Art Series: Session Four 2:00pm–2:45pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts and Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For this weekly program, we will spin a wheel to decide which art project to tackle. It might be painting with watercolors, building with Wikki Stix, or diamond paintings.	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Ninja Turtles 2:00pm–3:00pm Preschool, Children This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Cowabunga, Dude! Join us for crafts inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!	This event is in the "Adults" group On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains: Author Talk with Pria Anand 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Virtual Event Details: You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Electric Mind: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Spectroscope 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Dr. Mindy Townsend from the Dudley Observatory will talk about the light spectrum and how it corresponds to different temperatures and energies, and participants will create their own spectroscope.	This event is in the "Adults" group Sourdough for Beginners 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to try baking your own sourdough bread but didn’t know where to start?
3 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Bricks 3:00pm–4:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts and Crafts Event Details: Color your world with a repurposed brick! Paint a brick to look like a favorite book. The bricks in question were once part of the library plaza and are now getting a new, colorful life. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Paws to Read 4:00pm–4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Family Films: Bad Guys 6:30pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Watch where it all began as we await the debut of the sequel in August. Bad Guys (PG, 100 min.)	Reservation Bethlehem Soccer Club Board of Directors 6:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Board Room Meeting Description Quarterly meeting of the board of directors and staff of the Bethlehem Soccer Club		This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Thursdays in the Park: Tame the Rooster 6:00pm–7:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Tame the Rooster is a dynamic and irresistible modern country band hailing from the Capital Region. Disclaimer(s) No Rain Location This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Call or check the online calendar on the status of this program.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group One-on-One Tech Help 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Having tech trouble with your cell phone, computer or tablet? Are you struggling with Microsoft Word or Google Docs? We can provide one-on-one assistance to help work through your technology challenges.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Evening on the Green: Marty Wendell 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library Room: Green Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Music, Performance Event Details: Marty Wendell has been making music for over 60 years with records, radio, TV and concert tours. His records cover an eclectic mix of influences from folk and country to roots and rockabilly.