Week Calendar

Groups of 10 or more please contact the library. This is a recurring event and takes place most Mondays. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Perpetuate the quilting art form. Join the Soldier Creek Quilting Group with your willingness to learn and share all forms of quilting. No experience is necessary.

This is a recurring event and takes place very Monday.

This is a continuation of the previous 6 week class. We are not taking new registrations for this program. Keep an eye out for another class in the spring.

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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.

Adults and teens, ages 16 and older, can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

Feeling left behind in the digital age? This is the program for you!

This is a recurring event that occurs every Wednesday. Similar events occur at multiple libraries.

This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.
Allowed Ages: Over 18 and up

Come join us on a journey of playful learning - a special weekly get together created just for little ones and their caregivers. Activities will include music, movement, stories, and playtime adventures for children under 5.

This is a continuation of the previous 6 week class. We are not taking new registrations for this program. Keep an eye out for another class in the spring.

Groups of 10 or more please contact the library. This is a recurring event and takes place most Mondays. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Many of our Storytimes include supplemental activities like crafts, open playtime, play dough, parachute play and more.

Similar event held at multiple libraries

Join us and create crafts suitable for the season. All materials are provided.This is a recurring event that takes place on the third Tuesday of the month.

This Intermediate class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

This is a recurring event that occurs every Wednesday. Similar events occur at multiple libraries.

For children Birth - 5 years old. Exploring the senses through play helps children develop cognitively, linguistically, socially, emotionally, physically and creatively.

Join us for conversation and some friendly rounds of dominoes. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you! Just stop by and join in the fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place every Wednesday.

This Intermediate class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Let your imagination soar at our Toddler craft time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own pieces of art. Librarians will be on hand to help provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Celebrate the winter season with us by making some warm and cozy crafts as a family! Make a snowman card to give to a friend, create a classic paper snowflake, decorate your own luminary, and more!

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.

Join us for coffee and conversation. Meet some of your neighbors and community members while connecting through conversation, creativity, and sharing. Enjoy books, board games, puzzles, dominoes, and cards. Looking for your next great read?

Join us for our Inaugural Bethany Kids Christmas Party Featuring the Mayor and the First Lady of Bethany.  We will play games, make and take Holiday crafts, eat cookies and celebrate the Christmas Season.

A story time for the entire family at your Downtown Library! Join us as skilled librarians introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and creating excitement about reading.

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.

Do you enjoy quilting? Would you like to connect with other area quilters? The Ralph Ellison Library’s quilting club meets Mondays and Fridays from 11AM to 3PM. All levels welcome.

Do you enjoy quilting? Would you like to connect with other area quilters? The Ralph Ellison Library’s quilting club meets Mondays and Fridays from 11AM to 3PM. All levels welcome.

Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.

This book club was created with homeschooled teens in mind, but all teens are invited!

This is a recurring event and takes place every other Tuesday. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

An escape room for those who seek to find, a way to leave their world behind. Teens, join us as we escape the jungle, in time for a special movie screening. The first player to reach the end wins.

This month we'll be reading Biographies or Autobiographies. Read the memoir or biography that you have been meaning to read, and then, come join us at the Luther Library to discuss your thoughts.

Come celebrate the Season of Giving creating paper snow flakes and other crafts to share with Seniors in the Ralph Ellison Community.

Come explore different Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math topics in our STEAM Saturday program. This program gives kids a chance to play and build with a variety of educational materials, tools, and toys.

Join us as we create imaginary worlds, learn new art techniques, find inspiration in books, and connect with the world around us every Sunday. This week we will make gifts to give our loved ones-- coffee cup sleeves, keychains, and more!

Confused about computers or the internet? Struggling with a job application or resume? Can't figure out how to download apps or books to your mobile device? We can help!

Build A Support System With People Who Understand

Turn off the video games for the afternoon and join us at the library for an afternoon of board games, card games, puzzles, & more.

Did you receive a new tablet, smartphone, or mobile device recently? Have questions or just want to know how to get the most out of it?

Join us after school for something fun to do and hands-on projects! Connect with others while learning about tech, art, reading, your community, life-skills, and more.

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.

Celebrate the winter season with us by making some warm and cozy crafts as a family! Make a snowman card to give to a friend, create a classic paper snowflake, decorate your own luminary, and more!

Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every week as we explore new worlds, fight ferocious beasts, and complete quests for treasure, glory, and more! This program is open to all teens. No previous knowledge required.

Let your kids experience the thrill of selecting their own gifts for family members. Children will choose two small gifts with the help of library staff and volunteers. FREE! You must sign up with a staff member.

Cards, dice, and game boards: join us as we learn and play new games each month! Ages 11-18.

Come join our Between the Covers Book Club every third Saturday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Del City Library. December is for  The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker.

Book, article, and/or publication readings and discussions for adults of all ages.

Shake up a snow globe then snuggle up with one of our festive furry friends to share a holiday story! Sign up is for fifteen children in fifteen minute increments between 4:30-6:00 pm. Suitable for school-aged children.

Shake up a snow globe then snuggle up with one of our festive furry friends to share a holiday story! Sign up is for fifteen children in fifteen minute increments between 4:30-6:00 pm. Suitable for school-aged children.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

Capitol Hill library will be one stop on the Santa Stroll where you can listen to a traditional Christmas story, make a holiday card, and meet and take pictures with Santa.

Reading activities and Homework Helpers will be available on a first come, first serve basis to work on various school subjects. We can help you with reading, writing, math, science, anything! Open for kids in grades PreK-6th.

This is a recurring event and takes place the third Tuesday of the month.
This event is held at multiple libraries.

Free, in-person math, science and language arts enrichment and assistance is available for students of all ages. This service is available Tuesdays and Thursdays year round.

Want to be a more confident reader or need help understanding your homework? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

The program introduces school aged youth to coding concepts and resources readily available at the library, and to help them create a community of practice where, regardless of skill level, youth are able to help and be helped by peers.  

Tech Help for adults.

Boys and girls get ready for the holiday season by shopping our Holiday Shoppe! No money? No problem! All items in our shoppe will be of no cost. Choose from a variety of unique items to gift to two or your loved ones.

Are you a teen interested in anime and manga? Come check out our anime club where we will watch, read, and discuss your favorite shows and series!

Children and their caregivers are welcome to Join us in creating fun gifts for the loved ones in their lives!

Celebrate the winter season with us by making some warm and cozy crafts as a family! Make a snowman card to give to a friend, create a classic paper snowflake, decorate your own luminary, and more!

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

Youth ages 9-14 will learn coding and computer programming skills, and use those skills to create their own games and projects! This is an 8-week course and participants are expected to participate in all 8 sessions.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Shake up a snow globe then snuggle up with one of our festive furry friends to share a holiday story! Sign up is for fifteen children in fifteen minute increments between 4:30-6:00 pm. Suitable for school-aged children.

Shake up a snow globe then snuggle up with one of our festive furry friends to share a holiday story! Sign up is for fifteen children in fifteen minute increments between 4:30-6:00 pm. Suitable for school-aged children.

Shake up a snow globe then snuggle up with one of our festive furry friends to share a holiday story! Sign up is for fifteen children in fifteen minute increments between 4:30-6:00 pm. Suitable for school-aged children.

Crazy 8s is an over-the-top recreational after-school club that gets kids excited about math. You'll build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play get-up-and-move games like Toilet Paper Olympics.

Shake up a snow globe then snuggle up with one of our festive furry friends to share a holiday story! Sign up is for fifteen children in fifteen minute increments between 4:30-6:00 pm. Suitable for school-aged children.

Join the Teen Writing Club on the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm for weekly writing activities and prompts. Meet other teens who like to write, and have to opportunity to read your work aloud to the group. Newcomers are welcome!

Bored? Hang out with us at the library. Each Monday, we'll have some type of teen activity. It could be robotics and coding, arts and crafts, music, theatre, writing, or something else entirely!  This event is for TEENS ONLY (ages 12-18).

Adults can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

Both beginning and advanced language learners can improve their English in this class made possible by the Community Literacy Centers.

Come to the Yule Ball where you can be whoever or whatever you want to be for a night of magic, music, and refreshments.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

This is a recurring event and takes place each week on Wednesday. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Adults can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

Both beginning and advanced language learners can improve their English in this class made possible by the Community Literacy Centers.

Be the gift this holiday season by making original art and gifting it to someone special! Local artist Monica Owen will demonstrate some techniques to create your own styrofoam cards or tile coasters. All supplies provided.

Children are able to sign-up for a reading time 10 minutes before program begins.

Aprenda a no temer las computadoras y cómo usar la tecnología para avanzar su carrera y conectarse con sus intereses y el mundo.

Join us for the annual Gingerbread Challenge!  Can you create an edible confection that can stand on its own as a wintry treat?  Take the challenge and see if your house can pass the test.  Gingerbread house kits and decorations wil

For ages 1-5 years: 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!

Family Craft NightCome enjoy a creative evening of do-it-yourself craftiness with your entire family.This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Thursday of each month.This event is held at multiple libraries.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!