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SUMMARY:D.I.Y. Comic Creations
DESCRIPTION:We have the supplies\, you bring your creativity and craft your own comics or comic book. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to teens & tweens and young adults. Join us on Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm on the 2nd floor in the Teens & Tweens area.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/d-i-y-comic-creations/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Maker Studio\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Teens & Tweens,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
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SUMMARY:LSC Virtual Author Talk - Brad Taylor
DESCRIPTION:On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor\, Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 14 at 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nJoin us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work\, Shadow Strike\, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series. When a routine prison transfer is ambushed\, Abdul Rahman (known in the shadows as the Ghost) escapes. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan. But as the team races against the clock\, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life. The consequences extend into the heartland of America itself. \n\n\n\nRegister today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing! \n\n\n\nAbout the Author: \n\n\n\nBrad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army\, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta\, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston\, South Carolina.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/lsc-virtual-author-talk-brad-taylor/
CATEGORIES:Adults,LSC - Virtual Author Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring what you’re currently reading\, for school or fun\, or grab a new book and read with us! We read in 15 minute sprints\, then get a candy reward! How many sprints can you do? Come join us and find out on Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm\, on the 2nd floor in the Teens & Tweens area. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to teens\, tweens\, and young adults.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/silent-book-club/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Maker Studio\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Teens & Tweens,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260213T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T182624Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hangouts
DESCRIPTION:The Library’s Homeschool Hangouts program has been extended through May of 2026\, and will continue to meet on the third Thursday of each month. \n\n\n\nStop by between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM to take part! This program is an opportunity for home-schooled patrons and their families to meet and enjoy all that the Library has to offer\, together!
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/homeschool-hangouts/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Children’s Room\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,At the Library,Children,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260204T222547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T170129Z
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SUMMARY:Nifty Needlers
DESCRIPTION:This program is open to teens and adults. \n\n\n\nCome join a group of like-minded needle crafters\, who are happy to offer advice if needed\, and work on your favorite project! \n\n\n\nThis group gathers weekly on Thursday mornings from 10:30am to 12:30pm on the second floor of the Library\, just in front of the big window at the back of the building – so there’s plenty of natural light!
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/nifty-knitters/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Clark Memorial Library\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,At the Library,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180549Z
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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons
DESCRIPTION:This program requires registration. \n\n\n\nOpen to teens & tweens and young adults\, this program is an ongoing event led by a seasoned Dungeon Master. Bring your imagination and prepare for battle on alternating Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm in our Maker Studio on the 2nd floor\, in the Teens & Tweens area.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Maker Studio\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Teens & Tweens,Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260217T171202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171931Z
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SUMMARY:Library D&D Group 3
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Dungeon Master Paul Chadbourne will be running a Dungeons & Dragons group for young patrons on alternating Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Group 3). Participants under 12 must have a parent or guardian present in the Library during the program’s runtime. For more information\, contact the Library at (203) 393-2103 or via email at astrumolo@bethanylibrary.org.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/library-dd-group-3/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Maker Studio\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
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CREATED:20260213T182212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T170043Z
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SUMMARY:Bethany Book Club - The Searcher
DESCRIPTION:The Bethany Book Club will meet in the first floor Community Room at 2:00 PM. The Searcher\, by Tana French will be discussed at this meeting. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s main desk; call the Library at 203-393-2103 with any questions regarding book availability.If you do not enjoy a selected book\, try the “Rule of 65”! Soldier on for the first 65 pages. If you still don’t like the book\, let it go – there are too many books to read to stick with something you definitely don’t like. The great thing about book clubs is that they challenge us to read things we might not have tried on our own!
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/bethany-book-club-the-searcher/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Adults,At the Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260212T204750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180427Z
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SUMMARY:Amigurumi/Origami
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the art of paper folding!  \n\n\n\nOpen to tweens\, teens\, and young adults\, this activity is offered on alternating Thursdays from 3pm to 5pm in our Maker Studio on the 2nd floor in the Teens & Tweens area.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/amigurumi-origami/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Makers Space\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260217T171459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171459Z
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SUMMARY:Library D&D Group 2
DESCRIPTION:Clark Memorial Library\, 538 Amity Rd\, Bethany\, CT 06524\, USA \n\n\n\nLibrary staff will be running a Dungeons & Dragons group for young patrons on alternating Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Group 2). Participants under 12 must have a parent or guardian present in the Library during the program’s runtime. For more information\, contact the Library at (203) 393-2103 or via email at astrumolo@bethanylibrary.org.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/library-dd-group-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Maker Studio\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Teens & Tweens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260213T174854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180743Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Open to adults.  \n\n\n\nBring your latest project for an afternoon of camaraderie and quilting. Ask questions\, show off your expertise and enjoy shared interests.  \n\n\n\nMeets the last Saturday of each month until April: January 31\, February 28\, March 28\, and April 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/open-studio-quilting/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,At the Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T114500
DTSTAMP:20260705T161142
CREATED:20260128T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171903Z
UID:10000033-1777459500-1777463100@beta.bethanylibrary.org
SUMMARY:Children's Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:This program is for preschool ages\, with a grownup present.  \n\n\n\nCome join us for our Children’s Story Hour\, Wednesdays starting at 10:45am. \n\n\n\nJoin us each Wednesday morning at 10:45am where we begin with a sing along of classic children’s songs. Then sit back and enjoy as a book from our curated selections guaranteed to ignite young minds is read aloud to the assembled group. Finish up with an age-appropriate craft and open play time!
URL:https://beta.bethanylibrary.org/event/childrens-story-hour/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Children’s Room\, 538 Amity Road\, Bethany\, CT\, 06524\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Children,Family
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