This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 23 - 29 2025 Art Book Bundles All Day 6/23–6/29 All Ages Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 23 - 29 2025 Art Book Bundles All Day 6/23–6/29 Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: You may have heard of Van Gogh, Monet, and Klimt, but do you want to learn about new artists? Broaden your horizons and glean inspiration from art you've never seen before? Register for a book bundle! 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 Jun 28 2025 Sat Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary 2:00pm–3:30pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Artist Take-Home Kit: Ed Ruscha 06/30/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Artist Take-Home Kit: Ed Ruscha 06/30/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 9:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!Available while supplies last. First come, first served. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: 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! THIS EVENT OCCURS IN MEETING ROOM A. 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 This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion" 10:00am–10:45am All Ages, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion" 10:00am–10:45am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Kelsey Nicole will play with audience and explore the palette of emotions we all experience every day. We’ll learn to label and express our feelings and have empathy together. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Create, Craft, & Chat! 1:30pm–3:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Create, Craft, & Chat! 1:30pm–3:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department 10:00am–11:15am Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department 10:00am–11:15am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active. Disclaimer(s) The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department (Screenings) 10:00am–11:15am Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department (Screenings) 10:00am–11:15am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active. Disclaimer(s) The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Library Closed All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 - 11 2025 Artist Take-Home Kit All Day 7/7–7/11 All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 - 11 2025 Artist Take-Home Kit All Day 7/7–7/11 Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!Available while supplies last. First come, first served. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: 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! THIS EVENT OCCURS IN MEETING ROOM A. 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 This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera 10:00am–10:45am All Ages, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera 10:00am–10:45am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Colorful Crafternoon! 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Colorful Crafternoon! 2:00pm–3:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: Come together and create! During Summer Reading, we will have special crafts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 2-3pm. Craft available while supplies last. 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 "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department 10:00am–11:15am Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department 10:00am–11:15am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active. Disclaimer(s) The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Make a Comic Book Character 2:30pm–3:00pm Kids Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Make a Comic Book Character 2:30pm–3:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. 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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Turn Your Idea Into a Comic 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Turn Your Idea Into a Comic 5:00pm–6:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Have an idea for a comic, but not sure where to start? This program will show the steps of designing characters, writing scripts with strong beats, and laying out pages, everything you need to know to get your comic started. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Playtime 10:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Playtime 10:00am–12:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary 2:00pm–3:30pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC! 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC! 2:00pm–3:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Offsite (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Come learn how to dance to the swing music of 1930's America. We'll teach you a partnered and solo dance style, so come alone or bring some friends!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 14 - 18 2025 Artist Take-Home Kit All Day 7/14–7/18 All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 14 - 18 2025 Artist Take-Home Kit All Day 7/14–7/18 Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!Available while supplies last. First come, first served. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: 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! THIS EVENT OCCURS IN MEETING ROOM A. 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 "Adults" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Oklahoma City Community College Resource Table 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Oklahoma City Community College Resource Table 3:00pm–5:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Looking for free GED and ESL courses? The Oklahoma City Community College offers both courses free of charge. Come by the OCCC resource table at your local librarian to get more information about the programs and sign up!
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross 10:00am–10:45am All Ages, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross 10:00am–10:45am Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy! Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
