Knit Happens at the Bethel Library

The Yarn Hub has been knitting along!

This program began last fall when volunteers hosted a successful “Destash” Yarn Sale at Bethel’s HarvestFest. They had enough beautiful yarn left over, generously donated by the community, to create a yarn “store” in the upstairs of the Bethel Library. It’s called a “store” because patrons can purchase yarn for “Pay What You Can” prices. 

The Yarn Hub volunteers were excited to collaborate with the Maine Valentine Project by holding some “learn to knit” sessions in the late fall, yielding over a hundred hats and scarves for the homeless. 

Creating this space spun into more than just providing a source for yarn in Bethel and filling a bin with wonderful handmade items for donation. It united people for a good cause, fostering community, new friendships, and a heartfelt sense of giving.

The Bethel Library is filled with much more than books!