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Play Bingo, Win Prizes!
Bingo for all ages = going into Kindergarten – 99 years old!
Each square has a book genre or activity. Each square completed gets you a raffle ticket. Each Bingo gets you an extra ticket!
Drop the ticket in the bucket of the prize you hope to win!
Bingo starts Monday, June 29th and ends Monday, August 3rd
Rules:
- This is a 6-week program. As such, it is only open to cardholders that are able to participate all summer.
- Books must be from our library or Overdrive/Libby, checked out on or after the date you sign up to play. No previous checkouts are eligible.
- Bingo sheet is stamped only when books are returned, so you’ll need to bring the books to the desk with your card.
- Books read should correspond with your reading level, unless noted. Ex: adults need to read adult-reading-level books.
- Entry implies permission for use of name and picture of winners for library use, posted in the library, online and in the media.
Summer Reading Programs
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Dinosaurs Rock with Mr. Aaron
Tuesday, June 30th 11am **at the Colonial Theatre**
Mr. Aaron gets the audience moving and grooving with Dinosaur songs, stories, puppets and more. Mr. Aaron sings, plays the guitar, the saxophone, and also teaches the participants how to beatbox for a special live-looping one-of-a-kind collaborative dinosaur song that we create on the spot. Join in this high energy interactive music show and let’s see what kind of musical stories we unearth!
This program is generously sponsored by The Littleton Diner
Un-Book Club
SPECIAL DAY & TIME: Friday, July 3rd Noon
Want to talk about books, but short on time? This is the book club for YOU! No required reading! Come as you are, and talk about what you’ve been reading! Come away with awesome book recommendations! We have coffee!
Want even less pressure? Join us via Google Meet (you can stay in your PJs!)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mwj-mwpm-bfv
Or dial: (US) +1 252-376-1101 PIN: 150 369 625#
Note: this is a new link and QR code for June meeting going forward
Author Laura Knoy
Monday, July 6th 6pm
Laura Knoy hosted NHPR’s news and public affairs call-in show “The Exchange,” leaving in 2021 after 25 years. She now helps organizations with their public communications, from special interviews and events to podcasting to narrations. And she launched a podcast titled ReadLocalNH. It’s all about celebrating New Hampshire’s authors, independent bookstores, and their loyal readers.
The Shopkeeper of Alsace is her first novel. It’s an uplifting tale of family, love, resilience, and one unstoppable woman. Perfect for fans of We Were the Lucky Ones, The Nightingale, and The Alice Network.
Dino Dig
Tuesday, July 7th 11am
Lots of paleontology projects, including finding fossils, casting your own hand-print in plaster, and more!
Books of Jewish Interest
Every other Wednesday in July and August 4pm, beginning July 8th
This summer, Books of Jewish Interest (BJI) returns with a thoughtful lineup of readings centered on a theme that has shaped Jewish history and identity for generations: the search for a homeland.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Wednesday, July 8th 6pm
Join the nation-wide reading of the Declaration of Independence! With a special presentation by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, White Mountain Chapter.
Movie: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – in 3D!!
Tuesday, July 14th 11am
Manny and the herd discover a lost world of funny & ferocious dinosaurs, including a cranky T-Rex who’s got a score to settle with Sid!
We have 3D glasses for everyone!
Readers Cafe Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 15th 1:30pm AND Saturday, July 18th 9am
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • In development as a feature film to be produced by Steven Spielberg
A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view.
Food & Family History
Monday, July 20th 6pm
Food tells a story and is a wonderful way to learn about family history and culture.
Participants will prepare and bring a dish that represents their family history, along with the written recipe to share. We’ll all taste the foods and we’ll learn why the food is important to their family or culture, or the special story of why this recipe is significant to them. Everyone will go home with all recipes.
**Please RSVP for this program so we know how much food people should make, and how many paper goods we need**
This program is part of our Simple Living program series.
Birds are Dinosaurs – Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
Tuesday, July 21st 11am
What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds!
You’ll be excited to meet some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air, and understand the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted!
This program is made possible by a NH State Library Summer Learning Grant. Funding for this grant is provided by the Saul O. Sidore Memorial Foundation in memory of Rebecca Lee Spitz.
The History of Bethlehem – Bethlehem Historical Society
Monday, July 27th 6pm
From its humble beginnings as a way station for stagecoaches in the early 1800s to its emergence as a popular mountain resort in the late 19th century, Bethlehem’s history is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the enduring allure of the White Mountains region.
Take a photographic journey back in time with the Bethlehem Historical Society leading the way.
Dino Dance with Marimo Dance Studio
Tuesday, July 28th 11am
Express your inner dinosaur with this fun, interactive dance party!
Trivia Night
Wednesday, July 29th 6pm
Join our monthly Trivia Night! Come alone or with a group. All ages welcome for this friendly competition.
Un-Book Club
Saturday, July 1st 11am
Want to talk about books, but short on time? This is the book club for YOU! No required reading! Come as you are, and talk about what you’ve been reading! Come away with awesome book recommendations! We have coffee!
Want even less pressure? Join us via Google Meet (you can stay in your PJs!)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mwj-mwpm-bfv
Or dial: (US) +1 252-376-1101 PIN: 150 369 625#
Note: this is a new link and QR code for June meeting going forward
Colonial-Era New Hampshire – Author Michael Bruno
Monday, August 3rd 6pm
We welcome back Bethlehem author and Select Board member, Mike Bruno, who presents on the historical markers all around New Hampshire. To celebrate our country’s semiquincentennial, his emphasis will be on significant Colonial-Era events commemorated by these markers.
Summer Reading Finale: Dino Academy – Bright Star Theatre
Tuesday, August 4th 11am
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time!
This show and ice cream for everyone is generously sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library!
After the show, we will pull names for raffle prizes. If you played Bingo, you could be a winner!
Author Visit: Duncan Watson
Thursday, August 6th 6pm
Whether you know him as the childhood voice of Charlie Brown, a yoga teacher, or the Assistant Director of Public Works for the city of Keene NH, you’ll find all those threads in this book!
The book looks the social aspects of recycling and landfills, in a story with characters who populate the “dump” in Keene, providing lots of laughs.
Copies of the book are available for checkout now to read before the program.