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borrowing policies Bethlehem Public Library cards issued to Bethlehem Central School District residents picture ID and proof of current residence required Upper Hudson Library System cards issued to patrons residing outside Bethlehem Central School District but inside Albany and Rensselaer counties valid at any UHLS library (certain restrictions apply) loan periods 7 to 28 days 2 renewals on materials not requested by other patrons fines per day books, audio books, music CDs . . . . .10 cents DVDs and video games. . . . . . . . . . .$1 museum passes (3-day loan). . . . . . .$5 maximum fine per item. . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 Patrons owing $5 or more in fines lose borrowing privileges. Borrowers pay replacement cost for materials lost or irreparably damaged while on loan.	services request and renew materials online using your PIN do research read magazine and newspapers send questions to “ask a librarian” see what’s new for kids, teens, and adults download audiobooks and e-books check the library calendar reserve a meeting room get library news, board minutes and policies more services interlibrary loan museum passes Internet access in-library and on the grounds wireless printing consumer health reference service computer basics tutoring service outreach services parent/teacher resources 24-hour bookdrop due-date reminders via email public access television station study rooms local history reading room exhibit spaces
your library is many libraries Bethlehem Public Library is a member of the Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS), a consortium of 29 public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer counties. Access to all UHLS collections is provided through our catalog. You may borrow materials from any UHLS library with your Bethlehem Public Library card. Borrowing policies of the lending library apply. A library card from any Upper Hudson library is valid at all UHLS libraries. your library—delivered Learn about our new services, community partnerships, and programs for all ages through our newsletter, footnotes, published six times a year and mailed to all households in the Bethlehem Central School District. If you live in the Bethlehem Central School District and are unable to visit the library because of a temporary or permanent physical or medical condition, you are eligible for our Books to People home delivery service.	mission Bethlehem Public Library values its responsibility to enhance the general welfare and quality of life in the community and region it serves. The library pursues excellence in its mission: to provide equal and uncensored access to resources and services that encourage lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and professional growth. board of trustees John Sobiecki president Yolanda Caldwell vice-president/UHLS liaison Tamra Wright treasurer John McCarthy assistant treasurer Jeremy Martelle secretary Joyce Becker trustee TBA trustee trustee e-mail trustees@bethlehempubliclibrary.org director Geoffrey Kirkpatrick director@bethlehempubliclibrary.org Library facilities and programs are accessible to people with disabilities.