The Friends of Bethlehem Public Library organize and sponsor a number of community events.

Each year the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library sponsors and co-sponsors programs for children and adults. All upcoming Friends activities are described in the latest issue of Footnotes, the Library’s newsletter, which details all the programs for children, tweens, teens, and adults.  Friends activities are also included on the Library Calendar.

Activities for children:

  • Thursdays in the Park, summer entertainment program at Elm Avenue Park
  • Children’s summer reading program prizes
  • End-of-summer ice cream social
  • Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration at Elm Avenue Park
  • Trick or Treat Story Walk at Elm Avenue Park

Activities for all ages:

  • Evening on the Green concert series in July
  • A Little Sunday Music program during the winter
  • Annual bus trips to New York City, Boston and more
  • Book sales in May and September for readers of all ages
  • Museum passes for loan