Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, March 11, 2016
— Photo by Kristen Roberts
In the know: This young Bethlehem Public Library patron appears to have the answer as she attends a Grand Winnie the Pooh Tea Party, with Pooh Bear in her lap, hosted as part of an intergenerational outing for grandparents and grandchildren on Friday, Feb. 26. Participants enjoyed crafts, stories, trivia, and snacks.
If you’re a teen who likes to express yourself through your original sense of style, then sign up for the Bethlehem Public Library Project Runway challenge beginning Friday, March 11, and see where your imagination takes you.
Teens in grades six to 12 are invited to design, and create an original look over the course of two months, culminating in a fashion show for all ages to highlight their talents. Sewing machines and a Serger will be available at each session, but sewing machine knowledge is not necessary to participate. Librarian Tori Russo, an accomplished seamstress in her own right, will be on hand for advice and troubleshooting.
Come to as many sessions as you can. Trade ideas with your fellow designers or pick up some tips to help you make your vision a reality.
Sign-up is required, and attendance at the March 11 introductory session and the April 30, fashion show is mandatory. If you can’t make it, contact Tori at or 439-9314 ext. 3034.
Project Runway sessions take place on the following dates: Friday, March 11, at 3:30 p.m. (introduction); Wednesday, March 23, at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 6, at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 27, at 10 a.m.; and Saturday, April 30, at 3 p.m. (fashion show).
Are you a trivia superstar?
If you’ve got the answers, we’ve got the questions. Our first of two trivia nights this spring kicks off Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. Sign up alone or as a team and match wits with others. Back by popular demand is a return to the written answer format popular with past players. Winners get bragging rights and prizes donated by the Friends of the Library. A second trivia night takes place Thursday, April 14. Sign up online at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439-9314.
Connect with your community
Local non-profit groups looking to get the word out about their services and connect with potential volunteers are welcome to take part in the library’s Community and Volunteer Fair next month. Register your organization to participate in the Saturday, April 2, event by filling out the form at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org/volunteerfair.asp. Forms must be received by March 21. For more information, contact Natalie McDonough at 439-9314, ext. 3023
Consider a run for library board of trustees
Nominating petition forms and informational packets are available at the library for one open seat on the library board of trustees. The seat holds a full term of five years. Petitions must contain at least 64 signatures of voters residing in Central School District No. 6 of the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland. Petitions must be filed with the district clerk, Bethlehem Central High School, 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar by 4:30 p.m., on April 18.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School.