Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, April 22, 2016

— Photo by Kristen Roberts

Every toe was tapping Friday, April 15, at the Bethlehem library as bluegrass duo Bob and Tom performed before an appreciative audience.

Patrons of the Bethlehem Public Library and other Upper Hudson Library System member libraries can now receive text messages for hold pickups, overdue reminders, and courtesy notices.

It’s easy to opt in to this service through your library account. Once you update the information in your account settings and click “submit,” you will receive a confirmation message. For help getting started, visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org or ask a library staffer.

Text message notices are in addition to phone and e-mail notices. You can cancel the messaging  or by asking a staff member at service anytime by replying stop, stop all, end, quit, cancel, unsubscribe at the circulation desk.

If your mobile service charges text messaging rates, those rates will apply.

Free job coaching

The library offers year-round free job coaching services for adults preparing to enter or re-enter the job market. Get expert one-on-one help with various job-hunting skills: resumés, cover letters, written and online applications, interview protocol, and LinkedIn accounts. Hour long appointments are available; call 439-9314, ext. 3009.

Make some noise

We’re getting spring break week off to a lively start with some energizing tunes from Jack and Steve of the Zucchini Brothers on Monday, April 25, at 2 p.m. Kids can let off steam and celebrate their well-earned time off with a little high-spirited dancing and singing along to these seasoned children’s performers. Sure beats sitting at a desk. All ages are welcome.

This is just the start of a full week of fun. Check out our Spring Break flyer online at www.bplkids.org or pick one up at the library to find out more great ways to spend your vacation days.

RAD for Seniors

Awareness and defense strategies can keep you safe at any age. That is why the library is once again joining forces with the Office of the Albany County District Attorney to offer an Aggression Defense self-defense course, this time geared specifically for seniors.

The 10-session program, which takes place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, May 2 through 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., instructs participants in physical defense techniques and defensive strategies, all with an understanding of the specific concerns that are unique to seniors.

The program is free and open to men and women 55 and older. Participants are required to attend all 10 sessions. There will be no classes May 11 and 13. For more information, call 439-9314.