Day Calendar

It's Inktober at Bethany Library! Come pick up a list of one-word prompts that will inspire you to practice your art every day of the month. Prompt list is available all month; drawing paper available while supplies last.

Come spot the pumpkins hiding around the library and win a prize. Limited to once per guest. Passive activity all month long!

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 10th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.

Various Halloween crafts for guests to enjoy.

This kit provides hygiene products to our neighbors in need. This October, Metro Library is furthering its partnership with the Homeless Alliance to provide resources and a space for dialogue and education about homelessness.

Get outside and use the sun to create a special type of photograph. Using light-sensitive paper called a cyanotype, we can create images without a camera!

Exercise your creativity by joining the 2023 Kids Create Art Contest! We're now accepting submissions from artists ages 5-12 in the following categories:

Did you know the best time to plant a pollinator garden is the fall? We'll help you get started!

Get outside and use the sun to create a special type of photograph. Using light-sensitive paper called a cyanotype, we can create images without a camera!

Get outside and use the sun to create a special type of photograph. Using light-sensitive paper called a cyanotype, we can create images without a camera!

Get outside and use the sun to create a special type of photograph. Using light-sensitive paper called a cyanotype, we can create images without a camera!

The most common bat found in Oklahoma lives in trees and is known as the Red Bat. This bat is four inches long and weighs only 0.2 - 0.5 ounces. Make your own bat friend with this kit! 3 kits per household while supplies last. 

Get messy with slime that glows in the dark! In this take-home kit, you will concoct your very own glow-in-the-dark slime using simple household materials. 

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book box and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration is required!

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

Library scavenger hunt! Find all of the fae houses and claim a prize at the desk.

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!

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Want to hear a scary story but you're short on time? Join us every week during October as we read a fiendishly ghoulish short story! Every week the story will change so make sure to tune in every Sunday! 

Want to hear a scary story but you're short on time? Join us every week during October as we read a fiendishly ghoulish short story! Every week the story will change so make sure to tune in every Sunday!