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Branches	Downtown Library		Northwest Library			Ralph Ellison Library		Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Onsite (Northwest)	Meeting Room B (Northwest)	Program Room (Northwest)	Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group Take Home Kit: Let's Track Some Tracks! 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/15/2025 @ 6:00pm 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: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: In this kit you'll learn all about different animal's tracks! 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 Back to School Take Home Kit All Day 8/5–8/12 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: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: School is almost back in session! Grab this take home kit to get you ready for the start of an excellent year. Each kit will come with supplies, crafts, and activities to get you excited for school. 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. 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 Color of a Book Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/1–8/29 Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Join the Ralph Ellison Library this August for a fun scavenger hunt! Look for books with specific colors on their covers. Whether you love sports or drawing, there’s a book waiting for you. Plus, you might win a prize*! 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 "Kids" group Pages & Prose Parcel - Summer 08/02/2025 @ 9:00am–08/16/2025 @ 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 Take Home Kit-Plastic Spoon Ladybugs 08/04/2025 @ 9:00am–08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm Kids Warr Acres Library 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: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Get crafty with our Ladybug Spoon Craft Kit! Create adorable ladybugs using plastic spoons and simple materials. Perfect for a fun, hands-on project at home for all ages! This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group August Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit 08/08/2025 @ 10:00am–08/29/2025 @ 11:30am 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 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: Learn to Create a Beautiful Origami Turtle! It's easy and lots of fun. Step-by-step instructions and double-sided origami paper included in the kit.
10:30am				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation 10:30am–11:45am Birth-PreK, Kids Northwest 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: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda. This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend. Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent 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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2:00pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Sea Adventure Glow in the Dark Art Experience 2:00pm–3:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required 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 Registration Required Event Description: Kids ages 5-10 will be transported through a magical art experience using florescent paints and black lights.					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 Spiritually Bold Inc. Presents: A Man with a Plan, the story of Roscoe Dunjee 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Come enjoy A Man with a Plan, the story of Roscoe Dunjee, a play brought to you by Spiritually Bold, Inc. Roscoe Dunjee is a famous Oklahoman journalist who founded the Black Dispatch newspaper in 1915. 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 event is in the "Kids" group STEM Club - Science Fun! 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Jumping Robots! This month you will have fun building a simple robot using a single motor and the energy stored in a stretched rubber band to jump. Disclaimer(s) The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms. 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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3:00pm					This event is in the "Kids" group First Amendment Heroes: Jackie Robinson 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Community & Civics Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a new series where we learn about historical figures from the past who used their first amendment rights to bring change to society. 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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