Wednesday, Oct. 5
Understanding Alzheimer’s: The Basics
An overview of what you need to know about memory loss and the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, 6 to 7 p.m. Sign up online or call.
Thursday, Oct. 6
Thursday Cinema: Joy
(Fox, PG-13, 124 min.) Showtime at 2 p.m.
Trivia Night
Sign up alone or as a team and match wits with others in the written format popular with past players, 7 p.m. Prizes donated by the Friends of the Bethlehem Public Library.
Friday, Oct. 7
Coffee and Conversation: Brian Patneaude Duo
A mixture of classic jazz standards and modern compositions featuring the tenor saxophone and piano, 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 9
The Tortoise and the Hare
Do you remember the story about the tortoise racing the hare? How about the one with the mouse and the lion? Or the ant and the grasshopper? Enjoy Aesop’s tales as told by a troupe of talented puppeteers, 2 to 3 p.m. Part of the Ann Seegal Memorial Storytelling Series. For all ages.
Monday, Oct. 10
Tai Chi for Health
Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Diabetes form, 4 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome.
DayBooks
Discuss “Mycroft Holmes” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Copies are available at the information desk. Audio and downloadable copies may be available. 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
AfterDinner Too
Discuss “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens. Copies are available at the information desk. Audio and downloadable copies may be available. 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Sunday Cinema: Me Before You
(MGM, PG-13, 110 min.) Showtime at 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 17
Tai Chi for Health
Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Diabetes form, 4 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Above It All
Alan Via returns for a slide show celebrating the spectacular mountain scenery and more that can be found in the national parks, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Listening Parties: Post-Breakup Beatles
Hear their best solo work, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 21
Coffee and Conversation: Steinmetz the Electrical Wizard
Photographs and tales from the Traveling Museum about Charles Steinmetz — Schenectady community leader, mathematician, immigrant and family man, 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 23
Zentangle and Creative Coloring
Relax and improve your focus with coloring or Zentangle, a tranquil drawing technique that uses patterns to create beautiful images, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sign up online or call.
Monday, Oct. 24
Topics in Microsoft Excel
For those already familiar with the basics, learn how to sort and filter your data, merge an address list onto labels or envelopes and more, 10 a.m. to noon. Sign up online or call.
DayWriters
Spend an hour writing with the final half hour for optional sharing and feedback. Open to anyone interested in writing; all genres and abilities are welcome, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Tai Chi for Health
Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Diabetes form, 4 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome.
Open Sewing
The library’s sewing machines will be available for independent projects. Bring your own supplies, 6 to 8 p.m. Sign up for one or more two-hour sessions.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Understanding Alzheimer’s: Communication Strategies
Learn how to understand the verbal and behavioral messages of someone with Alzheimer’s and identify strategies that may help you connect and communicate, 6 to 7 p.m. Sign up online or call.
Friday, Oct. 28
Coffee and Conversation: Land of the Thunder Dragon
Learn about the dramatic landscapes, rich Buddhist culture and local cuisine of Bhutan through the photographs and stories of Delmar couple Jerry Andritz and Carole Nemore, 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Knit One, Purl One
If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8 knitting needles; we’ll provide yarn and get you started, 2 to 3 p.m. For adults, teens and kids age 9 and up.
Monday, Oct. 31
Tai Chi for Health
Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Diabetes form, 4 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome.