Featured Events
This event is in the "Adults" group
Before Greensboro: Why the 1958 Katz Sit-In Matters Nationally with Dr. Karlos K. Hill
2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Community & Civics,
Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:
Join us for a powerful discussion as Dr. Karlos K. Hill tells the story of the transformative sit-in movement in Oklahoma City through the words and reflections of the 13 original sit-inners.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration will close on February 22, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch:
Warr Acres Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:
Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Genealogy 101: Beginners Guide to African American Family Research
3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration will close on February 22, 2026 @ 12:55pm.
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community & Civics,
Computers & Technology,
Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:
Take the first steps toward uncovering your family’s past in this beginner-friendly genealogy workshop.
This event is in the "Kids" group
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
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.