Have you seen the Bethany Bicentennial Quilt?
Created in 1976 by the Friends of the Library of the time and featuring both sewn images of local landmarks and more traditional quilting patterns, it’s a real piece of both the town and the Library’s history! It’s currently on display downstairs in the Community Room, along with a list of the participants and a “map” to help match names to squares. Stop by and take a look next time you’re at the Library!
Starting January 9, Clark Memorial Library will once again be open on Fridays, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM! We hope you’ll take the opportunity to stop by and enjoy everything we have to offer more often!
The Library’s Nifty Needlers program will have a new schedule this year. Beginning January 8, meetings will take place on Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Meetings will continue to take place in the Adult Books area to the right of the main desk; no prior experience is necessary, and materials are provided. Bring your latest needlework project or learn to knit or crochet with fellow “needlers”!
Saturdays, January 10, 17, & 24 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join local artist and comic maker James Vanderberg in January for a three-part workshop exploring cartoon drawing, narrative storytelling, and autobiographical comic making. Participants will work with simple tools and no-fail prompts to ignite their creativity, help them create their own characters and tell their own stories.
No previous artistic experience needed! All supplies are provided. Whether you love reading graphic novels, making comics, or simply reading the Sunday funnies, you’re sure to find this program fun and engaging!
This program is intended for ages 10 and up. The workshops are drop in events, but space is limited!
Clark Memorial Library will be closing at 4:00 PM on December 31 and be closed on January 1 for New Years Day. See you in 2026!
Clark Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday, December 25 for Christmas; we will be open our usual hours on Saturday, December 27. Happy holidays!
The holidays are upon us! If you’re looking for an end-of-year recipe or craft, stop by the reading area upstairs to browse our curated collection of holiday magazines; this assortment includes holiday editions past and present, all of which can be checked out just like our regular periodicals. Be sure to take a look next time you’re here!
Get ready for the holidays with the Home Viewing for the Holidays playlist on the Library’s film app, Kanopy! Enjoy a curated collection of classic holiday-themed films and TV shows, perfect for putting the whole family in the holiday spirit!
Go directly to the collection here: kanopy.com/category/24372
All you need to access this collection – as well as hundreds of other classic and indie films, TV shows, and documentaries – is your library card. For a quick walkthrough of how to set up and use a Kanopy account, visit their Getting Started webpage; if you already have an account, just sign in and enjoy. New media and watchlists are added on a regular basis!
Thanks to the positive reception it’s received, the Library’s Homeschool Hangouts program has been extended through May of 2026! It will continue to be scheduled on the third Thursday of each month – stop by between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM to take part. Meet other home-schooled patrons and their families, and enjoy all that the Library has to offer together!
And don’t forget, the last Homeschool Hangouts meeting of 2025 will take place next week, on Thursday, December 18. We hope to see you there!
The Library will close at 4:00 PM for staff development on Thursday, December 18.
We will be open our usual hours on Saturday, December 20.