In addition to providing traditional library services to our patrons, we also allow access to online computers with a signed Internet Users Agreement on file. During the school year our library holds pre-school Storyhour on Fridays at 10:30AM. In the summer months pre-school through high school age children can participate in a six week Summer Reading Program, including once-a-week programs, prizes, and a library carnival for those who have achieved their goals.
As part of the Rolling Prairie Library System we honor patron cards from all libraries in this system, including non-resident cards.
We welcome all visitors!
216 W. Main Street
Bethany, IL 61914-0246
Phone: 217-665-3014
FAX: 217-665-3246
Monday: 9AM-8PM
Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-6PM
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Friday: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Closed Sunday
Lesa Oathout
Library Board of Trustees:
President: Tim Moon
Vice: Jennifer Matheson
Secretary: Kris Seitz
Treasurer: Jennifer Ashley
Members: Carol Iler
Christina Marshall
Dale Myers
June 5 - July 12
Summer Reading Program will kick-off on June 5th with a Petting Zoo at 10AM. There will be a program every Thursday after that date at 1PM. Check back here for updates on program information. The Carnival for those who have read 30 books (or more) will be held July 12th at 2PM. Stop by the library to sign up and pick up a list of programs and rules.
By offering a safe environment, creating multi-generational talent pools, integrating technology and advancing social values, Illinois libraries are bridging the traditional with the innovative to impact the next generation.
For the next generation, technology will be a necessary tool for communication of ideas as well as a skill vital for tomorrow's jobs. Today's kids will work in jobs that don't exist today. Providing them with a 'technology toolkit' to draw upon is of highest priority to ensure future success. Our Communites, through their local public libraries, are in a unique position to provide for this need.
Using peer monitors and public libraries, Project Next Generation will capitalize on research which documents that peer associations augment social and mental development. Friendships will devleop through peer monitoring and become keys to learning and social growth. With mentoring as the glue, technology as the process, and libraries as the resource, Project Next Generation will combine opportunities for skill and personal development.
Story Hour will begin again
September 12, 2008. See you then!
