Creation Station: February

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

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Music and Movement

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Preschool Story Time

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French Conversation Club

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The Short Stack Book Club

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. Perfect for busy schedules, short attention spans, or anyone who just wants to ......More

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. Perfect for busy schedules, short attention spans, or anyone who just wants to read more without the time commitment. This month we will be reading A Psalm For The Wild-Built by Becky Chambers."Centuries before, robots of Panga gained self-awareness, laid down their tools, wandered, en masse into the wilderness, never to be seen again. They faded into myth and urban legend.Now the life of the tea monk who tells this story is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They will need to ask it a lot. Chambers' series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?" Goodreads.comCopies of the book will be available at the Information Desk.

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Author Talk with Vanessa Riley: Fire Sword & Sea

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.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy ta......More

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.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

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Creation Station: February

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Sensory Story Time and Play

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Afternoon

Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! For grades 6 and up.

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Creation Station: February

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Saturday Story Time

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Join us for an evening of Chinese calligraphy with expert instructor Richard Wang of the Chinese Community Center of The Capital District. We will learn about this ancient traditional art and create our own works. Registration required.Calligraphy is a traditional line ......More

Join us for an evening of Chinese calligraphy with expert instructor Richard Wang of the Chinese Community Center of The Capital District. We will learn about this ancient traditional art and create our own works. Registration required.Calligraphy is a traditional line art based on Chinese words with a history of more than 3,000 years. It is an art that expresses a certain charisma, character and sentiment through lines, ink colors changes and structure. The ancients said that calligraphy is painting of heart. There are various forms of calligraphy works, including squares, one third page, half page, middle halls, banners, couplets, fans and more.  https://cccalbany.org

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Creation Station: February

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity.

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Paws to Read

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Chess Club

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.

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Library Trustees

Board of Trustees meeting.

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PJ Story Time

Come to an early evening storytime in your pajamas!

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Tiny Tots

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Music and Movement

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Curiosity Club: Make a Snowy Owl

Some animals change their coats in the winter, just like you! Learn about how some animals adapt to the winter, then make a pine cone snowy owl.

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Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at [email protected] if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

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BHA Speaker Series: Women in World War II

Women in World War IIThis program will be recorded and made available on the Library's YouTube channel.Please note:Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating. Registered patrons will have a seat. Waitlisted patrons are invited to use standing room. ......More

Women in World War IIThis program will be recorded and made available on the Library's YouTube channel.Please note:Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating. Registered patrons will have a seat. Waitlisted patrons are invited to use standing room. Walk-ins will be admitted if space allows Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm. Description: Join us for an overview of the roles women played in the war, and a look at the specific roles women played in seven countries involved in the war. This talk will also include a handout that lists women from Green County, NY who contributed to the war effort.Speaker Bio: Richard Muggeo is a retired history teacher from Catskill, where he taught for 30 years. Mr. Muggeo is married and has three daughters and eight grandchildren. He is a WW II buff who traces his interest in the war to his father’s service in the Pacific in 1943-45. He currently serves on the board of the Green County Historical Society.About This Series: The Town of Bethlehem Historical Association (BHA) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization since 1965. Along with upkeep of collections and exhibits at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum at 1003 River Rd. Selkirk, the BHA is pleased to continue its long tradition of presenting fall and spring series of talks by distinguished local speakers on a variety of topics designed to stimulate an appreciation of our historic heritage. This series of historical talks is presented through a partnership with the Town of Bethlehem Historical Association.*** PLEASE REGISTER EACH INDIVIDUAL SEPARATELY ****** We cannot hold two seats for one registration ***

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Family Story Time

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Family Play Time

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Healing A Woman's Soul. Inc

We volunteer to assist women in domestic violence shelters in the Capital Region. We plan an annual retreat for women and offer grants to women leaving shelters to help them buy furniture. Our meeting will help us plan a public meeting at an area church.

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Music and Movement

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Preschool Story Time

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

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

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and te......More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Watercolor Valentines

Send a little love to someone by creating your own watercolor Valentines. Create your own designs or try making a Victorian Love Token. We'll have some examples of old-school Valentine designs for inspiration or use your imagination to create something unique.

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Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Group 2)

Please Note: This group is currently at capacity. Please contact Luke Bowen at [email protected] if you'd like to be placed on a waitlist or included in updates about future adventures.

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My Messy Art Valentine

Create a Valentine (or two) as unique as you! This process art program will include paint, fancy paper and more. Prepare to get a little messy.

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Love & Tea Collage with Ruby Silvious

Back by popular demand: join local artist Ruby Silvious for a special workshop where participants will create a mixed media piece using dried emptied-out used tea bags as a base to add collage elements, heart-shaped cutouts and watercolor backgrounds. All skill levels. ......More

Back by popular demand: join local artist Ruby Silvious for a special workshop where participants will create a mixed media piece using dried emptied-out used tea bags as a base to add collage elements, heart-shaped cutouts and watercolor backgrounds. All skill levels. All supplies included.Note: Seats for this workshop are very limited. Ruby will also be holding another workshop titled Accordion Book on January 9 at 12:00pm. Due to the limited seating in these workshops, we kindly ask that you only sign up for one or the other.

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NYS Agency Help Session

Staff from Assemblyman Scott Bendett’s office will be available to assist people with navigating NYS Agencies.

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Saturday Story Time

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Book and Chocolate Pairings

You may have heard of pairing wine with chocolate—but what about pairing books with chocolate?Come enjoy Valentine's Day at the library with a sampling of staff-recommended books and chocolates that match their "vibe." If you're interested in reading one of the books, w......More

You may have heard of pairing wine with chocolate—but what about pairing books with chocolate?Come enjoy Valentine's Day at the library with a sampling of staff-recommended books and chocolates that match their "vibe." If you're interested in reading one of the books, we'll put it on hold for you!Supplies are limited, so please register in advance.

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A Little Sunday Music: Kevin McKrell

Join Bethlehem Public Library for a performance by pioneering American Celtic folk artist Kevin McKrell. McKrell, a Capital Region native, has played festival stages, clubs and concert halls around the globe, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. His songs, includ......More

Join Bethlehem Public Library for a performance by pioneering American Celtic folk artist Kevin McKrell. McKrell, a Capital Region native, has played festival stages, clubs and concert halls around the globe, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. His songs, including “Donegal,” “Dublin Town,” “I Miss the Rain” and “All of The Hard Days Are Gone,” have been sung and recorded by artists including The Kingston Trio, Bob Shane, North Sea Gas, The Furey Brothers, Hair of the Dog, Seamus Kennedy, The Druids, The Dublin City Ramblers,  Wood’s Tea Company, Get Up Jack and many others.This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.

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