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Rooms	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Onsite (Del City)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room (Jones)	Passive Program (Luther)	Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Juneteenth Celebration Take-Home Kit All Day 6/9–6/18 All Ages, Kids Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is just around the corner! Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Tapestry: Sun Prints 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am–06/16/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Del City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Onsite (Del City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics Event Description: Join us for a community art project inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Juneteenth Gardening 06/06/2025 @ 9:00am–06/18/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Del City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Onsite (Del City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Event Description: In honor of Juneteenth, stop by the library’s Seed Library to pick up a packet of roselle hibiscus seeds—an easy-to-grow plant with deep cultural roots.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oklahoma Butterfly Garden and Craft Kit All Day 6/4–6/18 Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This is a take home kit for ages 5 and up. Included is an informational booklet about Oklahoma butterflies, the butterfly life cycle, and how to attract butterflies with flowers, water, and food. Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help!			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Creations - Dragons & Unicorns All Day 6/9–6/14 Kids, Teens Luther Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Luther Library Room: Passive Program (Luther) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique arts themed craft! This week's design idea is to create your own headband, turning yourself into a dragon, a unicorn, or something in between!		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Learn about Colors Take Home Kit 05/28/2025 @ 12:00pm–06/14/2025 @ 6:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Grab this fun coloring take-home kit and help your child explore different colors to color their world! The kit includes crayons for endless creative fun! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pokémon Pompoms Take Home Kit All Day 6/1–6/16 Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: 🎉 Stop by Ralph Ellison Library and grab a fun, Pokémon-themed pompom kit! 🧶✨ Each kit comes with everything you need—except scissors! It's first come, first served, so hurry in before they’re gone! 🏃‍♀️💨 Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. This event is in the "Kids" group Aquarium Take Home Kit All Day 6/9–6/15 Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Swim into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own mason jar aquarium take home kit! Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Juneteenth Take Home Kit All Day 6/9–6/15 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is coming so get a take-home kit to learn more about the day and make a Juneteenth ornament. Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY: Family Tree Collage 06/06/2025 @ 12:00am–06/15/2025 @ 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: Create a step-by-step family tree! Include whoever you consider your family--friends, found relatives, etc. Feel free to share your creations with family and the library! 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.		This event is in the "Kids" group Pages & Prose Parcel - Summer 06/02/2025 @ 9:00am–06/16/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Pages & Prose Parcel- Summers is a three-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff. We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help!	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group June Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit 06/07/2025 @ 12:00pm–06/15/2025 @ 12:15pm Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Origami Take Home Kit Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. (June 7-June 15) No Registration Required.	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) Family Fun Take Home Kit: Decorative Magnets All Day 6/10–6/14 All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Wright Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wright Library Room: Online + Curbside (Wright) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: June 19th (also known as Juneteenth) is Emancipation Day - a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the USA. Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
10:00am					This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community 10:00am–10:45am All Ages, Kids Del City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
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12:00pm												This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group OKCPS Enrollment 12:00pm–1:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Oklahoma City Public Schools will be in the Ralph Ellison Library lobby with an informational table to assist with school enrollment for the coming school year!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group SUMMER MEAL 12:00pm–1:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
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2:00pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble 2:00pm–2:45pm All Ages, Kids Belle Isle Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer						This event is in the "Kids" group Clown Antics 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Join local Bricktown Clowns as we learn various clown skills: juggling, plate spinning, magic tricks, bubble tricks, general silliness. Registration is required			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community 2:00pm–2:45pm All Ages, Kids Nicoma Park Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
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2:30pm													This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Colorful Clay Creations 2:30pm–3:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Make your own Colorful Clay Creations with air dry clay provided by the library. Explore the vibrant hues of the world around us and engage in the tactile experience of sculpting with your hands and your imagination! 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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3:00pm								This event is in the "Kids" group Rainbow of Rocks! 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids Jones Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color! 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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3:30pm															This event is in the "Kids" group Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm–5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Event Description: Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading. Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Make a Comic Book Character 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Belle Isle Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation
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4:30pm							This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!
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