The library would like to thank voters for approving the $3.83 million budget levy for 2017-18 on Tuesday, May 16, by a vote of 2,370 to 451 – a margin of about 84 percent. Your continued widespread support has allowed us to remain a vibrant and dynamic institution that strikes an important balance between maintaining its core collection and offering new services, all with an eye to sustainability.
Voters on Tuesday also re-elected Board President Mary Redmond to a second five-year term on the board of trustees. We would like to remind everyone that our board meetings, which typically take place on the second Monday of the month, are always open to the public.
Holiday hours
Bethlehem Public Library will be closed Memorial Day weekend Saturday-Monday, May 27-29. Access the library catalog and other library services online anytime at www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org. Watch for us in the town Memorial Day Parade on Monday!
Be a summer volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers who will be in grade 6-12 in September to help with our summer reading program. Our teens staff the summer reading desk, assist with online submissions, read to children, review books, and help with programs and activities. Applications are available online at www.bplteens.org and in the library. They will be accepted until 9 p.m. June 5 or until all positions are filled. Volunteers must attend an orientation session.
The library at your doorstep
Books to People is a free library delivery service available to residents of the Bethlehem Central School District who are unable to visit the library because of a permanent or temporary medical condition.
The library van will deliver requests every two weeks, and pick up returns. You can request books, circulating magazines, DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks. You can ask for your favorite authors, large print or specific genres, such as mystery, thrillers or romance.
To ask for this delivery service, contact the library information desk at 439-9314, press 2.
More events
All events are free and take place at Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Friday, May 26
Story Walk at the Park
Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10 a.m. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families.
Thursday, June 1
Pokémon Card Gamers
Bring your Pokémon trading cards to play and meet with other gamers, 3:30-5 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For kids and families.
— Kristen Roberts