Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
We’re honoring Black History Month with a brand-new Story Stroll on the lower nature loop at Elm Avenue Park. The featured title, “Mae Among the Stars” by Roda Ahmed, is inspired by the life of the first African-American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.
Head out for some fresh air and enjoy an outdoor story about this amazing woman who reached for the stars and broke down barriers.
Workforce resources
Looking to make a career change or kick your job search into high gear in 2022? Curious about your chances of being hired with the skills and experience you have today? Need guidance on what areas to improve to better your ability to get that job? We have compiled a list of workforce development resources that can help steer you in the right direction. Find it at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/workforce-development-resources.
Speak up with
Pronunciator
Gearing up for some international travel this summer? The library can help you speak the language. While there are a lot of language-learning programs out there, Pronunciator, an online language resource available to Bethlehem cardholders, takes a personalized approach to make learning work for you.
Just select the language and topics you love, the skills you want to build, and how much you want to study each day, and Pronunciator will build a personalized course just for you — in a matter of seconds. You can choose from over 160 languages to learn, including American Sign Language.
Bethlehem cardholders can access Prononunciator on the library’s Research page at webapps.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/research.asp.
Genealogy resources
We’ve recently added a new genealogical research tool to our digital databases — Fold3. Fold3 provides access to military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served and is a great companion to Ancestry.com for those looking to learn more about their family history.
You might also find what you’re looking for with HeritageQuest, which gives you access to U.S. census data and over 1 million genealogy and local history articles.
On our Local History webpage you’ll find even more resources, including our Spotlight newspaper archive and the New York Heritage digital collections.
Find all of these resources linked from our Research page on our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the library’s telephone system will provide information on a closing or delayed opening. Weather conditions can occasionally cause icing near the entrances and curbside pickup area that could lead to closure even when the town roadways are clear. Call ahead at 518-439-9314 if you are unsure. Information may also be available on our website at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.