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A Little Blue Truck Sensory Experience Page 7 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar • 518-439-9314 www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org • www.bplteens.org • www.bplkids.org What’s new at the library footnotes We heard you! January/February 2020 In November, we asked our Bethlehem friends and neighbors to take part in a Kristen Roberts, editor/staff writer public brainstorming workshop to talk about the evolution of library services and how the library’s space can be used to best meet those needs. On Wednesday January 8 at 6pm, library architect Paul Mays returns to talk about those responses Trustees and what priorities emerged from that discussion. We hope you can join us! Mary Redmond, president Mark Kissinger, vice president On-demand films with Kanopy Brian Sweeney, vice president The library is now offering Kanopy streaming video exclusive to Bethlehem card- holders as part of a one-year experiment to gauge interest in the on-demand service. Caroline Brancatella, secretary With Kanopy, you’ll find a catalog of more than 30,000 enriching and thought- Lisa Scoons, trustee, UHLS board provoking indie films – think “Lady Bird” or “The Florida Project” as opposed to big- Harmeet Narang, trustee budget blockbusters. Thousands of documentaries and hard-to-find foreign films are also part of the collection. In addition, Kanopy provides access to an excellent Michelle Walsh, trustee selection of The Great Courses, college-level video courses on a number of topics including economics, fine arts, music, history, literature, philosophy, science, Robert Khalife, board treasurer mathematics, social sciences, professional development and better living. The Netflix-like browsing interface is easy to navigate, and films can be Director streamed from your computer, television, mobile device or platform by Geoffrey Kirkpatrick downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. To get started, click on the eContent graphic on the library’s home page at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. Library board • Monday January 13 • 6pm Access for all • Monday February 10 • 6pm At Bethlehem Public Library, we strive to be accessible to people of all abilities. Mobility devices are available to use on site, including a motorized scooter, Friends board walker with seat and a wheelchair. Patrons who need one of these devices Monday February 17 • 6:30pm brought out to the parking lot can call (518) 439-9314, ext. 4. Below are some other ways we provide accessible options to our patrons. Library hours • Our public spaces are ADA compliant. Weekdays 9-9 • Saturdays 10-5 • American Sign Language is available at programs (requires some advance notice). Sundays 12-5 • Assistive listening devices are available in the Community Room for programs and events. Patrons may wish to bring their own headphones. • We custom print Braille library cards on site and have Braille materials for Holiday hours children. We can also coordinate materials from the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) for our patrons. • January 1: CLOSED • Our delivery service Books to People reaches patrons who are homebound. New Years’ Day • We have an extensive large-print materials section, and eBooks and eMagazines provide an opportunity for font enlargement on e-readers. • January 20: OPEN MLK Jr. Day • Movies are shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when • February 17: OPEN Presidents Day possible. • An Optelec magnifying reader can enlarge research and other materials. Contact us • 518-439-9314 • information@ All ages bethlehempubliclibrary.org • trustees@ Tech Room Makerspace Open House bethlehempubliclibrary.org Monday January 20 • 2-4pm Drop in for an overview of the equipment available for use anytime the library is The footnotes newsletter is published six open. Check out the Cricut Maker, sewing machine, Makerbot 3D printer, button times a year and mailed to all households in makers, die cut machine, laminator and more. Try out sample projects or just the Bethlehem Central School District. see the equipment in action.

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Bullet Journal 101 s Saturday January 4 • 1pm Bring a journal or notebook and see how easy and fun it can be to get organized through bullet journaling. If you already keep a bullet journal, you’re invited to share your insight and experience. iPad Basics s Monday January 6 • 10am Do you have a new iPad? We’ll show you how to use it. Bring your iPad and Apple ID and password. Open House: Sewing Assistance s Tech Room Makerspace Monday January 6 • 6-8pm Saturday January 11 • 11am-1pm January 20 Monday January 13 • 3-5pm OR 6-8pm Tuesday January 14 • 3-5pm Monday January 20 • 6-8pm Saturday February 1 • 11am-1pm Monday February 3 • 3-5pm OR 6-8pm Tuesday February 4 • 3-5pm Tuesday February 11 • 6-8pm Bring your own materials and supplies and meet a volunteer in the Tech Room Makerspace for one-on-one help with your sewing project or an overview of machine sewing. Registration will close one business day before scheduled appointment times. Listening Parties: Music With a Sense of Humor Thursday January 16 • 7pm Does music require humorous lyrics to be funny or can it be evoked in the abstract? Listen to and discuss some examples. Sunday Cinema: The Art of Racing in the Rain (PG-13, 109 min., Universal) Sunday January 26 • 1pm Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible. Please note new matinee start times. Adobe Premiere Elements Training s Monday January 27 • 10am Learn how to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio and more to create a professional-looking video suitable for a variety of media. Tuesday Cinema: 12 Angry Men (1957, Not Rated, 95 min., MGM) Tuesday January 28 • 1pm Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible. Please note new matinee start times. Pop In to Make Pop-Up Cards Monday February 3 • 6:30pm Make a cool card for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion. Snacks will be served. Support and Guidance for Dementia Caregivers Wednesday February 5 • 11am Social workers from Eddy Alzheimer’s Services will be available to speak one-on- one with caregivers of individuals with dementia. Funded by a grant from NYS Department of Health. A Little Sunday Music: No-Sew Sock Bunnies s Saturday February 8 • 3pm Melanie Chirignan A fun bunny craft to give you the warm fuzzies. Register each participant individually. Teens welcome! February 9 continued

s sign up online or call 518-439-9314 • www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org • www.bplteens.org • www.bplkids.org 3 January/February 2020 Adults (continued) Book Let’s talk about books Discussions Do you enjoy talking about books with fellow readers? Are you stuck in a reading rut and in need of some inspiration? Then consider joining in on DayBooks one of the library’s three different book discussions for adults. Discussions Thursdays or Mondays are facilitated by Bethlehem librarians, who carefully select books spanning at 1:30pm a variety of topics and genres. Sometimes the authors even drop by to provide additional insight (such as Paul Castellani who will be joining us January 13 or 16 for the February 11 Natalie’s Wars discussion). See the list at left for additional The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek 2020 titles. by Kim Michele Richardson New members are always welcome, and copies of the books are available at February 10 or 13 the Information Desk. Audio and downloadable copies may also be available. The Library Book by Susan Orlean March 9 or 12 Beartown by Fredrik Backman A Little Sunday Music: Flautist Melanie Chirignan April 6 or 9 Sunday February 9 • 2pm Nomadland: Surviving America Enjoy a concert by this versatile instrumentalist accompanied by pianist Michael in the Twenty-First Century Clement. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. All ages welcome! by Jessica Bruder Introduction to Windows 10 s May 11 or 14 Monday February 10 • 10am The Library of Lost and Found In this class for computer beginners, we will go over the basics of using the Windows 10 by Phaedra Patrick operating system.

June 8 or 11 Isn’t It Romantic: Valentine’s Day Songs The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris Friday February 14 • 2pm Singers Eric and Linda Braun, along with Richard Nabozny, will perform romantic songs from the Great American Songbook, including some sing-alongs. Check ’Em Out Books Sunday Cinema: The Farewell (PG, 109 min., Lionsgate) Mondays at 7pm Sunday February 16 • 1pm January 6 Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee and Hard of Hearing when possible. Please note new matinee start times. March 2 Listening Parties: Nina Simone Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls Thursday February 20 • 7pm May 4 Listen to and discuss this singer who combined influences of jazz, folk, pop and the The School of Essential Ingredients blues, as well as classical music into her style. by Erica Bauermeister Intro to the Internet s Monday February 24 • 10am In this class for computer beginners, we will go over the basics of using the Internet, AfterDinner Books focusing primarily on the world wide web. Tuesdays at 7pm Sew It Yourself: Soup Bowl Cozies s February 11 Monday February 24 • 6pm Natalie’s Wars by Paul Castellani Protect your hands and furniture with a soup bowl cozy that’s cute and functional. Bring *The author will be attending the discussion. two 10-inch squares of cotton fabric. Teens welcome! April 14 Tuesday Cinema: Rear Window (1957, PG, 112 min., Universal) The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers Tuesday February 25 • 1pm June 9 Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Hard of Hearing when possible. Please note new matinee start times. Decorate a Shopping Bag New members welcome. Copies are available Wednesday February 26 • 7pm at the information desk. Audio, large print Prepare for the state ban on single-use plastic bags by customizing a re-usable shopping and downloadable copies may be available. tote. We will provide the bag and fabric paint. Teens welcome!

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Afternoon Friday January 10 • 3:45pm Friday February 7 • 3:45pm Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! Snacks provided. For ages 9 and up. Dungeons and Dragons Saturday January 18 • 2:30pm Saturday February 1 • 2:30pm Saturday February 15 • 2:30pm Use your imagination and problem-solving skills. Playing materials provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. For grades 6-12. Craft and Sip Friday January 24 • 3:30pm Relax after midterms as you sip on some juice and use the library’s craft materials to create friendship bracelets, fuse bead art and more. For ages 9 and up. Anti-Valentine’s Day Party s Wednesday February 12 • 6:30pm Make some chocolate candies and funny anti-Valentine’s Day cards. For ages 9 and up. Teen SEWcial: Pajama Pants s Monday February 17 • 6pm Learn how to use a sewing machine and read a pattern to make some cozy pajama pants. Bring 2.5 yards of fleece or flannel. Other supplies provided. For grades 6-12. Listening Parties: Breakout EDU: Pass or Fail on the Oregon Trail s Nina Simone Tuesday February 18 • 2:30pm In this Escape Room-like adventure, you will solve a series of puzzles that will help you February 20 and your friends travel westward on the Oregon Trail. For grades 6-12. Essential Oil Accessories s Wednesday February 19 • 2pm Learn about the properties of a variety of essential oils and make an infused wooden bead necklace or bracelet. For ages 9 and up. Dorm Room Delicacies s Friday February 21 • 2pm A Hannaford dietitian will show soon-to-be college-bound students how to make healthy dishes using the appliances and utensils found in a typical dorm room. For ages 13-17. Minecraft Code Connection Workshop s February 17-21 • 10am-noon Discover new coding skills while having fun in Minecraft during this weeklong workshop. Please register for the first date in the series to attend all five days. For ages 9-14.

Out and about at BCMS Study hall Hang out after school this winter with the library as we host a variety of activities at Bethlehem Central Middle School for grades 6-8. @ the library Every Wednesday from January 8 to February 26 (*except February 19), January 2020 we’re hosting Nintendo Switch gaming at The Pit. Book lovers can be part of the discussion at the BCMS Book Club, which meets Thursday January 9 and Thursday February 6. On Thursday January 23, it’s time to make paper snowflakes, and Group-study space on Thursday February 13, we’ll be making Valentine’s Day cards and crafts. Paper for Regents exams snowflakes, Valentine crafts and Book Clubs all take place in the Library Media Center. Schedule available High School Book Club in the library and online at Enjoy some great books AND awesome snacks at the High School Book Club. For www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org information about dates, times and titles, talk to BPL librarian Mary or one of the high school librarians. We hope to see you there! and www.bplteens.org.

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KBA: Kids Builder Association Monday January 6 • 4pm Tuesday February 11 • 4pm Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more. Chess Club s Tuesday January 14 • 5:30pm OR 6:30pm Monday January 27 • 5:30pm OR 6:30pm Tuesday February 4 • 5:30pm OR 6:30pm Monday February 24 • 5:30pm OR 6:30pm Sign up for one session per night and try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5. Dragon Day Friday January 17 • 4pm Read a funny dragon story, do a craft and talk about dragon books! For ages 7 and up. All About Me Monday January 20 • 10am Listen to stories that inspire children to celebrate what makes them special and then create a collage self-portrait. For grades K-2. Family STEAM Night: Bird Nests s Wednesday January 29 • 6:30pm Learn about bird nests, build your own and make a backyard feeder using Cheerios. No-Sew Sock Bunnies s Saturday February 8 • 1pm Take Your Child to A fun bunny craft to give you the warm fuzzies. Register children individually. For ages 5-11. Reptile Adventure the Library Day with Monday February 17• 10:30am OR 1:15pm Enjoy a hands-on educational program with live snakes, lizards and turtles. magician Doug Bartels Build With Boxes Thursday February 20 • 10am Saturday February 1 • 2:30pm Stack ’em up and see how big your box build can get. Like blocks, but bigger! Family Book Discussion: Finding Langston Thursday February 20 • 2pm Read and discuss Lesa Cline-Ransome’s story about a family’s move from Alabama to Chicago during the Great Migration. Breakout EDU: Help Hansel and Gretel s Friday February 21 • 10:30am In this Escape Room-like adventure, you will solve a series of puzzles to help Hansel and Gretel find their way home after visiting the not-so-scary witch. For grades 2-5. Celebrate the Leap Year Friday February 28 • 4pm Hop into Leap Day with some frog-themed crafts and activities. For grades K-5. Storytimes and more Reptile Adventure Tiny Tots February 17 Mondays at 9:30am • January 13-April 27* Tuesdays at 9:30am and 10:30am • January 14-April 28* Stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with caregiver. *except January 20, February 17 & 18 and April 13 &14 Family Storytime Mondays at 10:30am • January 13-April 27* Thursdays at 10:30am • January 16-April 30* Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with caregiver. *except January 20, February 17 & 20 and April 13 & 16 continued

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Sensory Playtime Wednesdays at 9:30am • January 15-April 29* Enjoy a variety of sensory play bins. Up to age 3-1/2 with caregiver. *except February 19 and April 15 Family Storytime Family Playtime Wednesdays at 10:15am • January 15-April 29* Mondays & Thursdays Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with caregiver. *except February 19 and April 15 Music & Movement Thursdays at 9:30am • January 16-April 30* Songs, instruments, dancing, learning and fun for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. *except February 20 and April 16 Time Out for Tales Saturdays at 11am • January 4-April 25 Stories and fun for children up to age 6 with caregiver. Literacy tip January 11 and February 8 are bilingual storytimes Children learn many with guests from the BCHS Spanish Honor Society. more new words Pajama-Rama from books than they Wednesday January 15 • 6:30pm do from everyday Thursday January 23 • 6:30pm conversation. Thursday February 13 • 6:30pm Hearing these less Enjoy some fun and stories before bedtime. For common words is children up to age 6 with caregiver. very important to Time to Get In Shape developing a large Friday January 17 • 10am Learn about shapes through stories and activities. vocabulary. Dress for a mess. For children up to age 6 with caregiver. Make a Sensory Bottle s Friday January 24 • 10am Create a calming sensory bottle with your child. Children can select some of what goes into the bottle while caregivers handle the more complicated tasks. For children up to age 6 with caregiver. Cubes, Cones, Cylinders and Spheres Friday January 31 • 10am Enjoy stories and an activity to learn more about 3D shapes and why they are special. For children up to age 6 with caregiver. What Is Your Favorite Color? Friday February 7 • 10am Listen to stories about color and, if there’s snow, play with color outside. Otherwise, enjoy an inside color craft. For children up to age 6 with caregiver. Sweetest Day Friday February 14 • 10am Hear some sweet stories and stay to decorate a sweet treat. For children up to age 6 with caregiver. Little Blue Truck: A Sensory Learning Experience Tuesday February 18 • 10am Share in the adventure of Little Blue and his animal friends who work together to rescue a truck stuck in the mud. Children will have a chance to fill and dump in the sensory bin and try rugged truck painting while working as a team with their caregivers and friends. Presented by Brightside Up (formerly the Capital District Child Care Council). For children up to age 6 with caregiver. Parents, please note: s Make a Sensory Bottle All abilities are welcome. No signup is required unless noted, but space is limited and storytimes begin promptly; please arrive early. When Bethlehem January 24 schools are closed or delayed, all storytimes are cancelled.

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Save the date The Friends of the Library will be holding their weekend-long book sale bash Friday to Sunday, April 3-5. Donations will be accepted in the facebook.com/ Community Room on Friday evening bethlehempubliclibrary and Saturday morning. The book sale starts Saturday afternoon and runs through Sunday. Donations must fit the following criteria: current adult paperback or hardcover fiction and nonfiction; current children’s board books twitter.com/BethlehemPL and picture books; and current elementary and middle school chapter books. The Friends will also accept CDs and DVDs. They cannot accept torn or moldy books; encyclopedias; VHS tapes or cassettes; magazines; computer books older than three years; test prep books older than the current year; or textbooks of any kind. @bethlehempubliclibrary @BPLTeens Exhibits During the month of January, the hallway exhibit space will feature oil paintings by Jason Yohe and photography by Alex Nye. In February, there will be mixed media artwork curated by The Center for Disability Services and photography by Mila Kapustina. bplteens451.tumblr.com

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