Save the date: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Clark Memorial Library for a meet-and-greet event on Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM! Stop by the Community Room to get a picture with the Clauses, and join Library staff and members of the Bethany Lions Club for holiday crafts and treats!
The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday, and thank our local veterans for their service!
Looking for something scary to watch this Halloween? The Kanopy Crypt Collection has arrived! Featuring a handpicked lineup of horror films and TV series – from iconic slashers and atmospheric ghost stories to prestige horror and cult classics, there’s something for every kind of scare.
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!
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is on the horizon, and we’ve filled our displays with sinister and spooky stories to celebrate. Stop by and pick up a spine-chilling late-autumn read, and be sure to check out the Kanopy Crypt Collection on our streaming service for a selection of scary movies as well!
The Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 AND Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. Enjoy this particularly special holiday weekend – remember, this year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
The Library will be closed this week on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth (or Freedom Day) – the anniversary of the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation by Union troops in Galveston, Texas, and the official end of slavery in the United States.
We hope everyone enjoys the holiday!
On Saturday, June 13, the Library will be taking part in a town-wide celebration of America 250, the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Stop by any time during Library hours to see our Revolutionary Reading book display and the Three Sisters Boundary Stone upstairs, the 2026 Bethany Celebrates America 250th Quilt and 1976 Bethany Bicentennial Quilt in the stairwell, a special Arts@Clark! exhibit by the Bethany Quilt & Friendship Group in the Community Room, and a Children’s Guide to the Founding Fathers Storywalk along the edge of the front lawn!
Our Summer Reading Kickoff will be happening at the same time, so be sure to sign up for the Read & Bead and Summer Reading Flowers programs (ages 10 and under), the Teens & Tweens Summer Reading Challenge (ages 10 and up), or the Adult Summer Reading Raffle while you’re here. There will also be crafts and activities, including a special Rock Painting activity starting at 2:00 PM.
National Library Week – an annual celebration that highlights the role libraries and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities – is this month, April 19 – 25. This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy!”, an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the Library. Our displays this month will not only feature books about finding joy, but nurturing and sharing it with others. Whether its learning to appreciate the little things in life, overcoming adversity or grief, or just celebrating a good mood, you’re sure to find something to kindle your own spark!
The Library will be closed on Saturday, April 4 for Easter. Make sure to pick up your reading material for the holiday weekend ahead of time!
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? It’s a time to reflect on the contributions women across the country and around the world have made – and continue to make – to history, culture, and society. To celebrate, the Library has filled its displays with nonfiction books showcasing the lives of famous women, historical fiction centered on important events in women’s history, and realistic fiction starring women who learn new skills or make a difference in their communities – despite facing opposition and hardships in the process. Check out the displays next time you visit us and show your support!
