BRANCH HOURS UPDATE:

From Feb. 23-26 and March 2-6, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

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Featured Events

Insect Adventure

6:00pm–6:45pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Come meet Oklahoma's only live bug petting zoo! Meet more than 25 species of living arthropods as well as a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining professional entomologist to walk you through your arthropod exploration and handling.

Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible

10:00am–10:45am
Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Join author Quraysh Ali Lansana as he walks children through the life story of Ralph Ellison, an Oklahoma City native and important American writer.

Oklahoma Black Communities Symposium

12:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bug Safari!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

The bugs are on the loose! Join the Bug Safari to find them all. Along the way, make a bug hotel, explore creepy crawly sensory bins, and take a closer look at real bugs!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Canvas Creation: Bug Inspiration

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 12:45pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Inspired by the Small Wonders: Insects in Focus exhibit on display at the Downtown Library! Grab your canvas and get inspired by the beauty and wonder of bugs and insects! So many colors and patterns - will you design some fashion?

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

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