Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/16)	Mon (2/17)	Tue (2/18)	Wed (2/19)	Thu (2/20)	Fri (2/21)	Sat (2/22)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Conversation Hearts Scavenger Hunt 02/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: Find silly conversation hearts that are hidden around the children's area and receive a prize! Only one prize per participant.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Blind Date with a Book All Day 2/10 - 2/16 Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Health & Wellness Event Description: Tis the season for love -- and good books! How about a blind date with a book? Love is a risk after all, but this one, you can return.
10 am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Tuesdays Together 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
11 am						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Children's Room Open Hours! 11:00am - 1:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting Event Description: 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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! Ever wonder what is in the brightly colored room in the back of the children's area? Come find out during this open hours exploration! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Quick Lit Mixer - CANCELLED 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Are you looking for your next read? Join us for a speed-dating-style event where participants have a few minutes to chat with other book lovers about their favorite books or authors before moving to the next person.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Rocket Readers 4:30pm - 6:00pm Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Event Description: Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Virtual Rocket Readers 6:30pm - 7:00pm Kids Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.
7 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Virtual Rocket Readers 7:00pm - 7:30pm Kids Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org. This event is in the "Kids" group. Virtual Rocket Readers 7:30pm - 8:00pm Kids Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.
8 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Virtual Rocket Readers 8:00pm - 8:30pm Kids Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.