Bethany Library

Contact Information

6700 NW 35th Street

Bethany, OK

73008

Phone: (405) 789-8363

About Bethany Library

The Bethany Library opened on January 31, 1965 and joined the Metropolitan Library System later that year. West Oklahoma City residents, as well as residents of Bethany, are the primary users of this library, borrowing hundreds of thousands of books and other materials each year. On April 5, 2016, Bethany voters approved a bond issue to build a new Bethany Library that would be nearly three times the size of the current library. On November 16, 2019, the new Bethany Library opened in a 23,000 square foot building that includes 4 study rooms, 4 meeting rooms, and a makerspace.

Book drop: Drive-up return on the west side of the building.

Services

    Technology

    • Public use computers with 60-minute internet access and printing capabilities
    • Mobile and offsite printing
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Express Wi-Fi Hotspots (7-day checkout period), first-come first-served
    • Reservable Wi-Fi Hotspots (4-week checkout period)
    • Color copy machine with free outbound faxing (to U.S. numbers only) and scanning capability
    • Chromebooks with web cams available on a first-come, first-served basis for in-library use only

     

    MLS STUDIOS (MAKERSPACE)

    • Hours: Mon-Wed 10AM-7PM, Thurs 10AM-5PM. To make an appointment, reserve online, call us at 405.231.8650, click the Need Help? button on this page, or email us.
    • Equipment:
      • Mac and Windows computers with full Adobe Creative Suite and PRUSA software to slice 3D prints and Blender software
      • 3D printers
      • Cricut maker (customers will need to bring their own supplies to use this machine)
      • Camera
      • Microphone
      • iPads for photo and video making
      • Green/White/Black screen backdrop
      • Lighting equipment and tripods
      • Button Maker

     

    Collection

    • Self-serve holds shelf and self-check machines
    • Catalog computers dedicated to searching the library's collection
    • Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and provide readers' advisory
    • Place and pick up interlibrary loan requests
    • Tours and instruction in the use of library resources (by appointment)
    • Experience Passes - Free admission to local museums. For more information, click here

     

    Spaces

Hours of Operation

Please check the top of this page for notices impacting our hours of operation or services offered.

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm

Curbside Hours

Mon-Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group

¡Busca los platos de Latinoamérica! | Foods of Latin America Scavenger Hunt

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Busca los platos ricos de los países diferentes de Latinoamérica que están escondidos en la biblioteca. ¿Ve la comida de su país? 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Write Spot

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

The Write Spot is your dedicated time and space to focus on your writing in a supportive community. 

The first hour will be a lesson/discussion about a writing topic with an author, editor or local industry professional. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rocket Readers

4:30pm–6:00pm
Kids
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tuesdays Together

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Celebrate the Constitution

All Day
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Come by the Bethany Library to receive a Constitution day take-home kit, and to write an amendment on our Library's own Constitution. Don't forget to sign it!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

StoryWalk®

Enjoy nature and Bethany's walking trails as you read a story. StoryWalk® begins at Cecil Mendenhall All Abilities Park and ends at the Storyteller Statue in front of the Bethany Library. The story changes every month so drop by to catch a different tale. The braille for each story is provided by the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and is located at the Information Desk within the library. And don't forget to use our hashtag #bethanyokstorywalk to let us know how it went.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Upcoming StoryWalk® titles are:
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds (October 2023)
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard (November 2023)
First Snow by Nancy Viau (December 2023)
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell (January 2024)