Upcoming Events

Rather than spend your hard earned money on a costume, upcycle what you have to create a completely unique outfit for Halloween this year.  Come join us to upcycle trash, old t-shirts, and thrifted clothes to create Halloween costumes.

Come on in to the library during spooky season and join in on the festivities by creating your own Sleepy Creatures Zine!

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

Lights, camera, spooky action! Join us for a Halloween-themed stop-motion workshop where you’ll craft monsters, ghosts, and haunted settings, then animate them into short films. Perfect for young animators ready to create some creepy fun!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes at Karaoke Klub! Join us every month as we dive into a different music genre, sing your heart out, and enjoy fun snacks with friends.

Lights, camera, spooky action! Join us for a Halloween-themed stop-motion workshop where you’ll craft monsters, ghosts, and haunted settings, then animate them into short films. Perfect for young animators ready to create some creepy fun!

Week 3 of TeenTober is Technology and Gaming. Join us for an hour of boardgames to observe the importance of collaboration and critical thinking. 

This is a TeenTober event, and only available to guests ages 12-18.

Hang out at the library and make art. There will be new prompts and media to use each week. All supplies will be provided. 

This is a teen program open to ages 12-17.

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program just for teens! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to learn some new skills and create a project of your own.

Are you fascinated by the mysterious, the unsolved, and the stories that chill to the bone? Or are cons and schemes more up your alley?

Bring your children for a fun Halloween-themed craft time! Ages 5-12. Children under age 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes!

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!   We will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe?

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 

Join an engaging foraging class with Josiah Parrish of ForestDigital Outdoors.

Join us at the Bethany Library on October 25th at 2:00 pm, for a scientifically spooky and sweet STEM program, featuring our own insect ensemble! Live worms, crickets, and an assortment of other creepy crawlies will shock your senses!

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but you just don't know how to get started? In this final workshop, we will be crafting vivid settings that will enhance the narrative of your story and draw readers in.

Overwhelmed by the number of important items and photos on your phone? Have important, scanned records on multiple computers or harddrives? This hour long workshop will share best practices for storing and ordering your digital files.

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.