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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library		Choctaw Library	Del City Library		Downtown Library			Edmond Library	Luther Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library				The Village Library
Rooms	Meeting Room (Almonte)	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Onsite (Del City)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Atrium (Downtown)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Passive Program (Luther)	Program Room (Northwest)	Onsite (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Children's Area (Village)
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 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 - Dots and Spots Everywhere! All Day 6/16–6/18 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 is an exploration of dots. There is an entire artform, called pointillism, that uses just dots to create entire images!		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 on Display All Day 6/12–6/18 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: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Colorful Clay Creations on display for a week after the event. Can be picked up by participants at any time!
9:00am							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 Torn Paper Collage Take-Home Kit 9:00am–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: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.
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9:30am						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime (Birth-PreK) 9:30am–10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos) 9:30am–10:15am Birth-PreK Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Program Room (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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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10:00am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany 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: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! THIS EVENT OCCURS IN MEETING ROOM A. 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 "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Del City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" 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: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for storytime at the Del City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. 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 "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. 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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10:30am						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime (Birth-PreK) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Time (Ages 1-3) 10:30am–11:15am Birth-PreK Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Program Room (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella" 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Kids Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 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 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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1:00pm										This event is in the "Kids" group Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color! 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 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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2:00pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella" 2:00pm–2:45pm All Ages, Kids Almonte 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: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 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 Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. This program is offered at multiple locations; please register for only one session to allow more people to participate.			This event is in the "Kids" group The Art of Philippine Weaving - Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Capitol Hill Library Registration Required 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: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment Registration Required Event Description: Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands. 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. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble 2:00pm–2:45pm All Ages, Kids Downtown 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: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) 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 Make a Comic Book Character (Ages 5-12) 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Program Room (Northwest) 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 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Game Day 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
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3:30pm																				This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Children's Area (Village) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.
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6:00pm												This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session) 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.
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6:30pm												This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.
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