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Crafternoon!

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come get your craft on! Each session will feature a different activity for all ages! This is a recurring event held the second and fourth Wednesdays of June and July!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come get your craft on! Each session will feature a different activity for all ages!
This is a recurring event held the second and fourth Wednesdays of June and July!

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. 

Total Wellness / Salud Total

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
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.

Tabletop Adventurers Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Come to the Library for a summer of tabletop adventures! Every week, fate will lead you to roleplay as a different character. Will you wake up as a tiny mouse? An amateur wizard? A...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Come to the Library for a summer of tabletop adventures! Every week, fate will lead you to roleplay as a different character. Will you wake up as a tiny mouse? An amateur wizard? A hungry bear? A heroic warrior?

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.

2nd Annual Fraud Prevention Conference- Virtual Host Site

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 8:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Are you concerned about some of scams that are going around? Do you want tips to help prevent a scammer from taking advantage of you? Come to the library to join the virtual presen...

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

Are you concerned about some of scams that are going around? Do you want tips to help prevent a scammer from taking advantage of you?

Anti-Dragon Defense Systems with Science Museum of Oklahoma

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Defend yourself from a horde of ferocious dragons in this engineering-based program for children. Create, build, and test your own anti-dragon defense system against a variety of d...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Defend yourself from a horde of ferocious dragons in this engineering-based program for children. Create, build, and test your own anti-dragon defense system against a variety of dragon hides.

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, July 27, 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. 

Rocket Readers

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and com...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Mini-Figure Make & Paint

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

During this two-part program, you'll design your own tabletop mini-figure and paint it! July 22: Make. You will use an online software to customize your character and learn...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

During this two-part program, you'll design your own tabletop mini-figure and paint it!

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.

Tuesdays Together

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Toddler Storytime:

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...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (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. 

Bethany Book Club Logo

Bethany Book Club

Tuesday, July 30, 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. July's Book is Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.We will be reading this book in July and August. &n...

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. 

Composting

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Discover how your everyday household and yard waste can be transformed into garden gold. Whether you live in a house or an apartment: you can compost! Dive into the world of using ...

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

Discover how your everyday household and yard waste can be transformed into garden gold. Whether you live in a house or an apartment: you can compost! Dive into the world of using your waste for good by feeding your plants and healing the earth.

Bethany Critique Group

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

Total Wellness / Salud Total

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
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, August 6, 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.

Women's Coffee

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments. ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments.  Tea, Coffee and small snacks will be provided.

Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outside (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers, and formula or food while supplies last.  Eligible a

Alzheimer's Support Group

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (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: Conference Room (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.

Library Closed

All Day
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Library Closed

All Day
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations

Women's Coffee

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments. ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments.  Tea, Coffee and small snacks will be provided.

Alzheimer's Support Group

Tuesday, September 24, 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.

Women's Coffee

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments. ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments.  Tea, Coffee and small snacks will be provided.

Library Closed

All Day
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations

Alzheimer's Support Group

Tuesday, October 22, 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.