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Branches	Almonte Library	Bethany Library	Choctaw Library	Del City Library	Downtown Library		Edmond Library	Luther Library	Midwest City Library	Northwest Library		Ralph Ellison Library			Southern Oaks Library		The Village Library		Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room (Almonte)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Atrium (Downtown)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Passive Program (Luther)	Online + Curbside (Midwest City)	Program Room (Northwest)	Meeting Room B (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Children's Area (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Meeting Room A (Village)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day								This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Creations - Found Art Collage All Day 6/23–6/28 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 try your hand at mixed media collage.	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 Pride Candle Take Home Kit All Day 6/23–6/27 All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Midwest 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: Midwest City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Celebrate Pride Month and express yourself with this Pride Candle kit! You will learn about the different pride flags, what they mean, and how to recreate them as a candle. Kit includes everything needed to make a 6oz candle. This event is in the "Kids" group Nature Potion Take Home Kit All Day 6/23–6/30 Kids Midwest City Library This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Create your own magical potions with real plants, flowers, and sticks! This enchanting kit includes a potion bottle, tweezers, a magnifying glass, make-belive recipe cards, and a easy to carry bag for fun, hands-on nature play.			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Color Our World with Pinwheels Take Home Kit All Day 6/23–6/30 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Proudly display your creative genius in your yard with these Jumbo Pinwheels! Learn how the breeze brings these colorful crafts to life and explore the science behind wind power. What You'll Do: 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. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Torn Paper Collage Take Home Kit All Day 6/23–6/30 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: 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. 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 Color Our World - June STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit All Day 6/24–6/28 Kids, Teens Wright 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: Wright Library Room: Online + Curbside (Wright) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). 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! It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
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 Playtime (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 Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
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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 Playtime 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 Event Description: Get ready to move, make-believe, and build during Del City Library’s Playtime! Library staff will help caregivers and children explore the benefits of all the different ways we play. 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.
10:15am
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 Playtime (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 Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Music Time 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: Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together. So that we can accommodate as many children as possible, please only register for ONE class per week. Please register each child who will be participating individually. 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: SMARTiPOPS 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: Get ready to 'Color Our World' with SMARTiPOPS! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil. 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 Cancelled Downtown Color Castle: Rock Your Colors 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled 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, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us this summer for a colorful adventure as we explore the wonders of rocks and colors! In this interactive program, kids will craft exciting rock creations and uncover hidden treasures. 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: SMARTiPOPS 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: Get ready to 'Color Our World' with SMARTiPOPS! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" 2:00pm–2:45pm All Ages, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled 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: This program has been rescheduled for July 29th at 2pm. 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 Rainbow of Rocks! 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: 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.				This event is in the "Kids" group Nature Mosaics (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: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Children will learn about patterns, textures, and nature while creating personal mosaic pieces using materials like rocks, beans, seeds, shells, twigs, and other natural elements. 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 Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Health & Wellness Event Description: This presentation introduces germs and discusses the difference between bacteria and viruses.
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4:30pm																		This event is in the "Kids" group Bricks and Books 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids The Village Library Registration Required 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: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: What's cooler than a book club? A book club with Legos! Join us each month to discuss a book and complete a related Lego challenge! This club is designed for kids ages 9-13 and meets on the last Tuesday of each month. 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.
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6:00pm																This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required 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: Children's Area (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required 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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