Tiny Tots

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Music and Movement

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English Conversation Club

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Writer's Workshop: Translation as a Technique for Fiction

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. So how can we use translation, whether between two different languages or within one language but with different words, ......More

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. So how can we use translation, whether between two different languages or within one language but with different words, for our own fiction writing? After a brief discussion of some principles of translation, participants will begin translating/writing from one text to another to improve their fiction writing.Presenter Ian Ross Singleton is a writer and a translator of literature from the Russian and Ukrainian languages. He teaches Writing and Critical Inquiry at SUNY Albany. His debut novel “Two Big Differences”, about the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity, came out in 2021. He is currently undertaking a translation of the 1928 novel “The Shipbuilder” by Yuri Yanovsky for Harvard University Press. For a list of publications, you can see his website at https://singletonian.com/

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Family Story Time

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Family Play Time

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Author Talk with Rachelle Bergstein: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controv......More

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber. Everyone knows Judy Blume.Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century?In The Genius of Judy, her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence.Blume’s bravery provoked backlash, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now. Young girls are still cat-called, sex education curricula are getting dismissed as pornography, and entire shelves of libraries are being banned. As we face these challenges, it’s only natural we look to Blume, the grand dame of so-called dirty books. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever.Register now for a conversation you don’t want to miss!About the Author: Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. Find out more at RachelleBergstein.com.

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Spanish Conversation Club

Join us to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you are just starting out or a fluent speaker, all are welcome.

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Bethlehem Art Association

Bethlehem Art Association Spring Awards

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Dark Corners Book Discussion: Incidents Around the House

This month's selection is Incidents around the House by Josh Malerman. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddo, and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks h......More

This month's selection is Incidents around the House by Josh Malerman. Copies will be available at the Information Desk.To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddo, and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: “Can I go inside your heart?”When horrifying incidents around the house signal that Other Mommy is growing tired of asking Bela the question over and over, Bela understands that unless she says yes, her family will soon pay.Other Mommy is getting restless, stronger, bolder. Only the bonds of family can keep Bela safe, but other incidents show cracks in her parents’ marriage. The safety Bela relies on is about to unravel.But Other Mommy needs an answer.Incidents Around the House is a chilling, wholly unique tale of true horror about a family as haunted as their home.

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Music and Movement

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Preschool Story Time

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

French Conversation Club

Whether French is your first language or you are an enthusiastic beginner, come practice speaking French at the library!

451 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY, 12054, US

Chadwick Square Community Meeting

Chadwick Square Association monthly board meeting

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Spice Sharing: Cilantro

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Lilo & Stitch Party

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. Elvis costumes, along with Lilo & Stitch character costume......More

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. Elvis costumes, along with Lilo & Stitch character costumes, are welcome. Best suited for ages 2 and up. All abilities welcome.

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Listen and Learn: We Want the Funk!

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.WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk ......More

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.WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown's dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, the story also traces funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop.Filmmakers: Stanley Nelson and Nicole LondonThis screening is made possible in partnership with PBS/Indie Lens Pop-Up.

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Anime Club

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Closed: Memorial Day Weekend

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Community Paint Night

Join us for painting at the library. We will have painting supplies and video instructions.We will be using acrylic paints which can stain. Please dress accordingly.Teens welcome!

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Animal Hospital

Is one of your stuffed animals a little stuffed up? Do they have allergies, or maybe a boo-boo? Bring in your favorite stuffed friend for a check-up and work on a craft while you wait. With the assistance of the Helping Hands Club from BCMS, children will learn how a vi......More

Is one of your stuffed animals a little stuffed up? Do they have allergies, or maybe a boo-boo? Bring in your favorite stuffed friend for a check-up and work on a craft while you wait. With the assistance of the Helping Hands Club from BCMS, children will learn how a visit to a doctor’s office or veterinarian’s office might go. For up to age 5 with a caregiver.

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One-on-One Tech Help: Session One

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. Sign up for one of the following 45-minute sessions, then email eri......More

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. Sign up for one of the following 45-minute sessions, then email erin@bethpl.org or call (518) 439-9314 x3032 with details on the problem you need assistance with.  This sign-up is for the 5:30 PM session.For 6:30 PM, click here.For 7:30 PM, click here.

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One-on-One Tech Help: Session Two

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. Sign up for one of the following 45-minute sessions, then email eri......More

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. Sign up for one of the following 45-minute sessions, then email erin@bethpl.org or call (518) 439-9314 x3032 with details on the problem you need assistance with.  This sign-up is for the 6:30 PM session.For 5:30 PM, click here.For 7:30 PM, click here.

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One-on-One Tech Help: Session Three

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. Sign up for one of the following 45-minute sessions, then email eri......More

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. Sign up for one of the following 45-minute sessions, then email erin@bethpl.org or call (518) 439-9314 x3032 with details on the problem you need assistance with.  This sign-up is for the 7:30 PM session.For 5:30 PM, click here.For 6:30 PM, click here.

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Community Yoga

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Sensory Play Time

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Afternoon

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Disco Party

Bethlehem Senior Services, Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc., and the library are hosting a Disco Party at Bethlehem Town Hall. Wear your best retro-themed outfit and get ready to boogie as DJ Rich Garguila spins those groovy ’70s hits. Light refreshments will be served. R......More

Bethlehem Senior Services, Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc., and the library are hosting a Disco Party at Bethlehem Town Hall. Wear your best retro-themed outfit and get ready to boogie as DJ Rich Garguila spins those groovy ’70s hits. Light refreshments will be served. Refreshments are sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. This free event is for ages 60 and up. RSVP is required. Please call (518) 439-4955, ext. 1176 or email abiggane@townofbethlehem.org to save your spot.

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