Bethlehem Library Notes for Friday, September 4, 2015

This fall, the Bethlehem Public Library is reprising the Rape Aggression Defense course presented by the Office of the Albany County District Attorney’s Office and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

The program, which takes place on Fridays, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and is a comprehensive, women-only course in rape aggression defense. The aim is to promote awareness, prevention, and risk-avoidance strategies through basic, hands-on defense training.

R.A.D. is not a martial-arts program; the goal is escape and survival. The idea behind R.A.D. training is to instruct women in techniques that will help them harness the body’s natural fight or flight instinct during an attack.

The R.A.D. program is open to adults and teens 16 and older. This is an active participation class. Parental consent forms for minors and health release forms for all participants are required, and will be completed at the first session.

Call 439-9314 for more information and to sign up. Classes tend to fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged.

Holiday hours

The library will be closed from Saturday to Monday, Sept. 5 to 7, for the Labor Day weekend. You can access services and information anytime on our website, www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

The trustees and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday.

 Regular Sunday hours resume on Sunday, Sept.13.

Summer cinema

On Friday, Sept. 4, at 2:30 p.m., bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll provide the popcorn for a summer movie. This event is for kids and families.

Creation Station

From Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 13 join us to make a craft in the Children’s Place with the theme of “Apple Trees.”

Tiny Tots

On Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tiny Tots will have stories, songs, and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with a caregiver.

Family story time

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. join us for stories, songs, and activities for children up to age 6 with family.

Family play time

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m., come for free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls, and more. This program is for children up to age 6 with family.

Book discussion

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. AfterDinner Books will discuss “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. 7 p.m.

Family story time

On Thursday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6 with family.

On My Own

On Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10:15 a.m. join us for stories, songs, and fun for children age 3 to 6 while parents wait at our café tables.

Tai Chi for Health

On Thursday, Sept. 10 at 11:15 a.m. practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis. All ages and abilities are welcome. Class will take place outside; there is no rain location.

 

Lego Club
On Thursday, Sept. 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., we supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. This program is for kids and families