Day Calendar

Chinese cultures believe that the Moon is at its brightest and fullest size, coinciding with harvest time in the middle of Autumn.

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you!

One of the beloved storytime songs at our library is "Two Little Dickey Birds" which is a fun, catchy tune that teaches opposites and thrives in repetition.

This kit is designed for children ages 6-12. This kit is part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15).

Join us for a StoryWalk® around Bethany Library. Enjoy nature and Bethany's walking trails as you read a story. StoryWalk® begins at Cecil Mendenhall All Abilities Park and ends at the Storyteller Statue in front of the Bethany Library.

Enjoy the final days of Summer with a bang! Last day of Summer is officially September 22nd so stop by the Capitol Hill Library and pick up this take home kit for kids and enjoy the final days of Summer outside.

Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week! This kit will include activities and information that will help you be more aware of books being challenged and how you can fight censorship.

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you.

Exercise your creativity by joining the 2022 Kids Create Art Contest! We're now accepting submissions from artists ages 5-12 in the following categories:

Registrants will receive an informational booklet with helpful tips and information for applying to college.

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

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you!

Explore the life and work of artist, Xenobia Bailey with this mixed media take home kit.
Learn about Xenobia'ss art and get inspired to create your own!

September is National Library Card sign-up month. Visit the library and sign-up for a card in September to enter our drawing for great prizes. For current card holders checkout four or more items to be entered in our drawing.

For any teen that loves books, or any teen that maybe needs a little help loving books, our Teen Book Boxes are for you! Simply register and answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll select a book for you!

Create your own craft stick wall hanging! Each kit will contain your needed supplies (except for markers!), instructions, and a reading list.

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

During the equinox, the Sun crosses what we call the “celestial equator”—an imaginary extension of Earth’s equator line into space. When the Sun crosses the equator from north to south, this marks the autumnal equinox.