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Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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...

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!

Spanish Conversation for Beginners

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Homework Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home to continue practicing during the week.

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.

Share the Love: Making Hats for Infant Crisis Center

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to keep!

All supplies provided. Registration Required.

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.

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Zumba in the Park

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Outdoors (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Job Interview Workshop with Work Ready Oklahoma

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

If you're kicking off the new year looking for a new job, or you're interested in developing better interviewing skills, join us for a hands-on interviewing workshop. Work Ready Ok...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

If you're kicking off the new year looking for a new job, or you're interested in developing better interviewing skills, join us for a hands-on interviewing workshop.

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.

Total Wellness Class

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas. Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org....

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas.

Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org. Mayores de 18 años pueden participar.

Bethany Critique Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, ...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, and to gather that from others. Space is limited.

Spanish Conversation for Beginners

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Homework Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home to continue practicing during the week.

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.

Share the Love: Making Hats for Infant Crisis Center

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to keep!

All supplies provided. Registration Required.

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.

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Zumba in the Park

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Outdoors (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Exploring Herbs & Healthy Drinks

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a moth...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more!

Sustainable Gardening

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Sustainable Gardening class is designed to offer Indigenous ecological knowledge and resources on sustainable gardening practices. Our goal is to empower individuals, regardless of...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Sustainable Gardening class is designed to offer Indigenous ecological knowledge and resources on sustainable gardening practices. Our goal is to empower individuals, regardless of limited space, to create stunning and flourishing gardens.

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Bethany Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Clubs:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjo...

Event Description:

Bethany's Book Club is here! The club meets the last Tuesday of every month. May's Book is The Fire Keeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Bethany's Book Club is here! The club meets the last Tuesday of every month. 

Alzheimer's Support Group

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, is one of the most difficult and challenging types of caregiving out t...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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.

Tai Chi in the Park

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Outdoors (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library. This traditional Tai Chi class includes 8 forms ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Creative Quest

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Whatever your art, this is your time to carve out some time to be creative and make -- plus you can meet other creatives and build community while you're here. Adults only! D...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Writing
Event Description:

Whatever your art, this is your time to carve out some time to be creative and make -- plus you can meet other creatives and build community while you're here.

Adults only!

Summer of Adventure Kickoff: Planetarium

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Calling all explorers! Join us on a 15-minute planetarium adventure to discover the Summer Triangle and other summer wonders. Learn about Vega, Deneb, and Altair, plus stargazing t...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Calling all explorers! Join us on a 15-minute planetarium adventure to discover the Summer Triangle and other summer wonders. Learn about Vega, Deneb, and Altair, plus stargazing tips for all ages!

Weekly Craft Kit!

All Day 6/3 - 6/9
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am! Kits available ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am!

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

Bethany Critique Group

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, ...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, and to gather that from others. Space is limited.

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children  Alegria Real, where music dances free,  Meet the duo, in perfect harmony.  Their magical groove, an en...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us to celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading!  10 am - Neighborhood Arts Program 11am - 2pm - Participate in a variety of events! Live-Action Candyland, arts and...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us to celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading! 

10 am - Neighborhood Arts Program

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.

Life size Candyland at the Summer Reading Kickoff

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us to play Life Size Candyland during the Summer Reading Kickoff.  8 players will battle off in 30 minute rounds. First come first serve. Ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us to play Life Size Candyland during the Summer Reading Kickoff. 

8 players will battle off in 30 minute rounds. First come first serve. Ages 6 and up.