Upcoming Events

Enjoy this socially distanced, outdoor story time on the Bethel Library lawn! Chairs are welcome. Registration is by family. This event is suitable for children ages 1 to 4.

Attendees ages 3 and up are required to wear a mask while attending this event. Registration is required as space is limited.

Join us for a virtual knit and crochet get together.  Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities.  If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.  Do not know how to use Zoom? Sign up for a virtual one on one session to learn how. Zoom invitations will be sent out 15 minutes before the program starts. 

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation.  See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think.  With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.   

Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link. Zoom invitations will be sent out 15 minutes prior to the program.

This month's classic is The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells.

Books are available for check-out with a valid Library card approximately one month before meeting.

We plan to meet outside on the Bethel Library lawn, weather permitting. If not, we will send registrants an email with the Zoom meeting link approximately 1 hour prior to the discussion start time.

Attendants must wear a mask while attending this event. 

Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom meeting link. 

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation.  See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think.  With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.   

Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link. Zoom invitations will be sent out 15 minutes prior to the program.

How do you picture your retirement?  What matters most to you? What type of lifestyle do you want in retirement? 

Once you can picture your retirement, you’ll need a strategy designed to help make it happen.

Join us for Retirement: Making Your Money Last. We’ll discuss ways to help you work toward fulfilling your retirement expectations. And, we’ll focus on how to provide for your income needs, including your retirement income for the future. We’ll also explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses, market volatility and unexpected events.

Maria Xavier, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, returns for another practical program, and we hope you'll join us to learn about retirement strategies. 

Registration will a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link. Zoom invitations will be sent out upon registration, and then again 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. 

This program is for informational purposes only. No products or services will be promoted.

Join us via Zoom for this week's STEM lesson for grades 6-12 using Ozobots provided by the library! Ozobots are small coding robots that move, light up, and make sounds. 

In this lesson, attendees are given the challenge to produce an OzoBlockly program that will blink Ozobot's LED in accordance with Morse code!

Ozobot take home kits are available for checkout for those registered for this program. By registering, you agree to our checkout procedures, found here: https://www.bethellibrary.org/bpl-tech-kit-loan-agreement/ Zoom links will be sent 15 minutes prior to the program to the email provided.

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation.  See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think.  With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.   

Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link. Zoom invitations will be sent out 15 minutes prior to the program.

Rhinestones, sequins, fringe, denim...you name it, the 00's had it. Think you know 00's pop culture and events? Join us to test your knowledge!

This event will be held via Zoom, and we ask that you have your account set up and a team name ready prior to the event. From 6:30 to 7, teams will be sorted and trivia will begin promptly at 7pm. If you need help getting Zoom setup on your device, please call the library. This program is open to teens and adults!

Zoom invites and answer sheets will be sent 30 minutes prior to the event. Registration with a valid email is required.

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation.  See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think.  With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.   

Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link. Zoom invitations will be sent out 15 minutes prior to the program.

Join us via Zoom for this week's STEM lesson for grades 3-5 using Strawbees provided by the library! Strawbees is a construction set for building things that can stand, move, spin, glide, or even walk across the floor.

In this lesson, attendees will make a collapsible grabber and a 3 finger claw to grab objects. 

Strawbees take home kits are available for checkout for those registered for this program. By registering, you agree to our checkout procedures, found here: https://www.bethellibrary.org/bpl-tech-kit-loan-agreement/  Zoom links will be sent 15 minutes prior to the program to the email provided.

Join us via Zoom for this week's STEM lesson for grades 6-12 using Edison robots provided by the library! Edisons are small, programmable robots that are used for learning coding and robotics.

In this lesson, attendees learn how to program Edison robots using barcodes and EdScratch programming software. Then, create their own obstacle course or maze for the robot to follow.

Edison take home kits are available for checkout for those registered for this program. By registering, you agree to our checkout procedures, found here: https://www.bethellibrary.org/bpl-tech-kit-loan-agreement/  Zoom links will be sent 15 minutes prior to the program to the email provided.

This month's selection is Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow.

Books are available for check-out with a valid Library card approximately one month before meeting.

No registration required.

Join us for Storytime - in a Bag!  Families can choose to participate in-person on the library lawn, or virtually via Zoom, and will utilize materials provided in a bag.  Families choosing to join us virtually must call the library to schedule pickup of storytime materials.