Day Calendar

This program is designed for children ages 6-12. Whether you love insects or not, making your own can sure be sweet! Using various craft supplies, let your imagination lead you to create creepy, crawly, or just plain cute love bugs!

Origami fortune cookies are a great alternative to a traditional greeting card, and a nifty way to send a secret message to a friend. All necessary supplies and directions will be provided. While supplies last.

In February you celebrate what you love, and we know you love reading! We've handpicked books of a specific genre (fantasy, realistic fiction, adventure, etc.) and put it in one of our bags.

The Pinwheel Galaxy is a spiral-shaped galaxy about 21 million light years away from Earth. Scientists call this swirling galaxy M101.

Join us for a StoryWalk® around Bethany Library. Enjoy nature and Bethany's walking trails as you read a story. The story changes every month so drop by to catch a different story.

For more than 125 years, the U.S. Postal Service’s stamp
program has celebrated the people, events, and cultural
milestones that are unique to the history of our nation.

Celebrate those your love with this sweet Valentine's Day craft kit! Create a unique valentine's snowflake, a card made of colorful fabric scraps, a yarn-wrapped heart bookmark, and more!

Brr! While it's too cold to read outside, you can enjoy this pre-recorded storytime and valentine's crafts indoors at your own pace.

Everyone loves movies! Our Movie Night Bundle will provide two hand-picked DVDs from the genre of your choice from our movie collection, plus two suggestions for movies you might like from our Kanopy and Hoopla streaming services.

Chinese Jueue is a four line poetry stanza which inspired Japanese Haiku. Learn to write Chinese Jueju in English using puzzle grids and yin yang word banks. Directions and supplies will be supplied, you provide the inspiration.

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books.

A subscription box without the subscription! Each box includes a personalized book, selected just for you, along with some fun goodies! When your item comes due, you’ll return the box and library book—the rest is yours to keep!

Search for the hidden valentines and reveal a secret message. After solving the message collect an activity kit. (while supplies last.)

First come / first serve family take home kit.

Help us celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt throughout the library! Look for special cards detailing several notable Black icons.

Celebrate Black History Month with this post card take home kit.

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! This year our quizzes are take-home kits. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

Lunar New Year is here Feburary 1, 2022! This is the year of the Tiger. Celebrate by making this colorful Lantern craft to have in your home. Register now and get ready for the Lunar New Year!

Create your own valentine slime! Each kit will include directions and everything you need.

Happy Lunar New Year!!! This is the Year of the Tiger year. The Tiger, an animal said to represent strength and courage.

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

The Pinwheel Galaxy is a spiral-shaped galaxy about 21 million light years away from Earth. Scientists call this swirling galaxy M101.

Black History is American History and it's time to celebrate it! Kits will include fun family activities, crafts, and information about Black History Month.