Margaret Little Blount Memorial Library

06/03/2026

Library news:
Ms. Erin spoke at the Bethel Town Hall meeting last night about the library's growth over the past year, a Welcome Bag idea for new residents, and the need for a storage shed behind the library. If you are curious, fast forward to 28 minutes and listen for ten minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/live/QwPVYCQKW2k?si=QRzTuIQYYsYDZkt_

Town of Bethel Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Things are heating up at your small town library this month! The 🦕 2026 Summer Reading Program begins June 15th so kids, teens, and adults can stop by to pick up their reading log any day we’re open to earn prizes. We have 📖 Baby, Children’s, and School Age Storytimes this month plus LEGO Day! Adults can look forward to a free 🎨 Landcape Painting Class with local artist Lupita Nava on Saturday, June 27th (sign up required). Last but not least, our free ☕️ Coffee Hour is June 30th 10:00-12:00 and will be sponsored by Da-Nite Diner and their delicious biscuits.

05/30/2026

The Very Fancy Tea Party was SO much fun! 12 little girls dressed in their finest crafted, listened to stories, and had tea and treats. It was so fun that we will do it again next year. Thank you to the grownups for bringing their children to the Bethel Library today!

05/29/2026

Our Bethel children's storytimes and Lego are on this calendar for all of SML's children's programs. Be on the lookout for Bethel Library's calendar soon.

The 2026 Summer Reading Program is almost here! You’ll have a 🦕 ROARING 🦖 good time at the library this summer.

05/28/2026

Help us name our hungry squirrel friend!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY4-0ctjrYW/?igsh=emtzNGMwc2ZxeXNz

05/28/2026

We had an amazing visit with the kindergarteners from Bethel School this morning as their first stop for Community Day! They took a tour of the Bethel Library, had an enthusiastic storytime, and received a library goodie bag. Thank you to the parents who came and to the teachers Ms. Shingleton, Ms. Bowlen, and Ms. Woolard!

05/27/2026

Bethel Library Storytime this week!
Thursday, May 28th Ages 0-5 10:30 a.m.
Music, movement, books, & bubbles!

05/21/2026

UPDATE: all spots are full but you can be added to a waitlist in case an opening becomes available.
We have just ONE spot left for our Very Fancy Tea Party Storytime Saturday, May 30th from 10:00-12:00. If your little girl age 4-10 lives for dressing up, making necklaces, eating sweet treats, and listening to stories then call or text Ms. Erin at 252-750-6602 to claim a spot for this free library event.

05/21/2026

Bethel Library will be closed Memorial Day, May 25

In observance of Memorial Day, SML will be closed Saturday - Monday, May 23 - 25, 2026.