A knitting class specifically tailored for beginner’s will be held October 19th. Instructors, Sherry and Kim. will covers the basics of casting on (or beginning), knitting, purling, binding off (or ending), yarn selection, and more! There will be a discussion about the different types of yarn, the weights and different uses, and which knitting needles to uses.

This class is perfect for beginner’s or a refresher! Two classes will be held: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. As space and supplies are limited registration is required. Participants must call the Local and Family History room at 918-338-4167 to register. When registering, please let us know which class you would like to attend. The class is free and all supplies are included.

Join us as Larry Thrash presents an educational program on starting a home based business. This program is free, open to the public, and will be streamed on Facebook Live. Registration is not required. For more information call 918-338-4169.

Presented by members of the Bartlesville Pedalers Bicycle Club, the program, Introduction to Bicycling, is an informal discussion over safety, the basics of bicycling, the equipment needed, and the best places to bike locally.

This program is intended for anyone interested in bicycling. It is free and open to the public. The program will be an in-person event and streamed through Facebook Live. For more information, please call the Reference desk at 918-338-4169.

Each #lifehacks class features a cooking basics segment and an adulting basics segment, which addresses how to handle an everyday task that adults commonly face. These classes are free and tailored for individuals 16-23 years of age.

In the September lifehacks class, Dusty Hardester, of Dusty Rose Cakes and Bakery, will show how to make easy soups.  Kayla Guerra of the Washington County Health Department will discuss basic medical care, services expected in a clinic, and how to best utilize personal medical information.

This program is scheduled for Thursday, September 30th at 4:00 pm and will meet in Meeting Room A. It is open to the public and will also be a Facebook Live event on the Library’s Facebook page. Since this program will be recorded, those who do not wish to be part of the recording will need to seat themselves out of camera range.

For more information, please call the Reference desk at 918-338-4169. The #lifehacks program series is made possible by a community grant from Phillips 66.

Want to learn how to crochet, but not sure where to start? This is the class for you! Join instructors, Sherry and Kim, as they they walk you through basic tools and techniques. Learn about selecting the right yarn and reading labels, how to properly how hold the hook, working in rows, and troubleshooting various crocheting issues. Create wonderful homemade gifts just in time for Christmas!

Two classes will be held: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Participants must call the Local and Family History room at 918-338-4167 to register. Please let us know which class you would like to attend when registering. The class is free and supplies are included.

OSU-Washington County Extension/Washington County Master Gardeners will be presenting a weekly series of programs covering a wide array of gardening topics. These hour-long programs will be Tuesdays starting a 6 pm, and will be held in the Library’s Meeting Room A. These programs are free and will be open to the public to attend.

On September 7th David Turner will discuss proper pruning methods for both trees and shrubs, the training of young trees, reduction pruning of shrubs, and other such topics. Turner became a Master Gardner in 2003 with a focus on trees and shrubs.

When possible, these programs will be Facebook Live events on the Library’s Facebook page.

For more information, please contact the Information Desk at 918-338-4169.

OSU-Washington County Extension/Washington County Master Gardeners will be presenting a weekly series of programs covering a wide array of gardening topics. These hour-long programs will be Tuesdays starting a 6 pm, and will be held in the Library’s Meeting Room A. These programs are free and will be open to the public to attend.

On August 31, Kloma Laws will present “Helping the Monarchs and Other Pollinators.” Kloma was in the first class of the Master Gardeners of Washington County, but has participated in gardening clubs for over 30 years. It was due to her love of wildflowers that she began to garden to help the wildlife. As President of the Bartlesville Council of Gardens, Kloma partnered with the City to promote Mayors for Monarchs to bring awareness and encourage citizens to plant more milkweed and nectar flowers. At her presentation, Kloma Laws will discuss ways families can help the monarchs and other pollinators.

When possible, these programs will be Facebook Live events on the Library’s Facebook page.

For more information, please contact the Information Desk at 918-338-4169.

Classes start at 6 PM are offered by OSU and will be held at the library. Free and open to the public. Call Reference at 918-338-4168.

Follow the link below to take our Library Satisfaction Survey! Paper copies of the survey are available in the library at the Circulation and Reference Desk.

https://surveymonkey.com/r/3J29ZTL

Come make some awesome, fun jewelry out of silverware!