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In-person hours begin Monday
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 We are ready to welcome you back as we reopen our doors to in-person library use this Monday, March 22! Stop by and browse our shelves for that perfect book you didn’t even know you needed. Make copies or use the printer. Pick up a giant stack of picture books to enjoy with your child at home. Or get answers to all those burning reference questions – in person.
Please note, masks that cover the nose and chin will be mandatory inside the library building, regardless of a person’s vaccination status, and we are requiring everyone to sanitize their hands upon entry. We’re also limiting the number of patrons inside to 15 at a time, which means there might be a short wait before entering.
You may also notice some changes to the way things looks inside. At this time, inside seating and public computers will not be available, but we have a number of Chromebooks that can be checked out for at-home use, along with WiFi hotspots to help you get connected.
Beginning March 22, the library building will be open:
- Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Curbside hours remain:
- Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Click here for more information.
*Just a reminder, although the building will be closed on Sundays, the self-serve copier will still be available in the entranceway during curbside hours.
Our phased-in reopening plan is guided by state and local guidelines, as well as the latest scientific recommendations. Click here to view a copy of the plan.
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Get your tax forms at the library
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 The tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17. Do you need forms? We’ve got them at the library. If you don’t see what you’re looking for with our pre-printed forms, just let us know – we might be able to print one out for you. Forms are available in the library during browsing hours or for curbside pickup.
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In between jobs? We can help
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 Our website has a bounty of resources to help you with your job search, but where should you start? We’ve compiled resume help, job coaching, job-search information and skill-building tools all in one spot, and on Monday, March 22, at 7 p.m., we’ll be holding a virtual job resources tour to show you all that’s available and how it can help you in your career transition. Sign up here.
Click here to visit our Workforce Development Resources page.
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 Need a break from the monotony of a pandemic schedule? It’ll be game on Monday, March 29, when you join us virtually for an ultimate mash-up of games – Bingo, trivia, scavenger hunts and more! Get together with other adults for an entertaining evening of games while staying safely at home.
Our Ultimate Game Night starts at 7 p.m. Sign up here.
Want to borrow a board game for your own game night? Ours are back in circulation. Click here to see what's available.
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 Get growing with our 2021 seed library featuring a variety of open-pollinated vegetables, herbs and some flowers. You can now select your seeds online for pickup. The seed library is currently available to Bethlehem cardholders only and is limited to 10 seed packets per household. Click here to see what’s available.
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Share your vision with Bethlehem Forward
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 Bethlehem Forward will be holding its second public meeting Tuesday, March 23, at 6 p.m. to hear about your vision for the town. Sign up for the online Zoom meeting at www.BethlehemForward.com (registration link in the "Meetings" tab). Bethlehem Forward is the Town of Bethlehem's year-long effort to update its Comprehensive Plan, and everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and vision in the process.
Questions? Email BethlehemForward@TownofBethlehem.org, or call (518) 439-4955, ext. 1157. Also, check them out on Facebook and Instagram @BethlehemForward.
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