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Branches	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library				Choctaw Library	Edmond Library		Harrah Library	Midwest City Library	Ralph Ellison Library		Southern Oaks Library		The Village Library	Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Onsite (Bethany)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Lobby (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room D (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	In-Library (Harrah)	Meeting Room B (Midwest City)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Onsite (Warr Acres)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Global Dogs: Passport to Paws take home kit for adults All Day 8/3–8/9 Adults Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: FOR ADULTS!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY College Prep Take-Home Kit All Day 8/5–8/22 Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library 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: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing a college, financial aid and scholarships, or the application process. Programs will offer advice from experts. Our librarians will be on hand to demonstrate the library’s free resources and help you on your journey. Build your own college preparation kit with the materials provided. 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 "Adults" group Affirmation Animal Shelter All Day 8/5–8/29 All Ages, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Lobby (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Stop by the library to "adopt" an affirmation animal that will help guide you through the school year! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag All Day 8/1–8/10 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wellness Month Take-Home Kits All Day 8/1–8/29 Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group August Creative Writing Chapbook 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group August Mindfulness Journal 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 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.
10:00am				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Citizenship Classes with OIC CANCELLED 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education Registration Required Event Description: Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 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 "Adults" group Jewelry Crafting: Wave Bracelet 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Harrah Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harrah Library Room: In-Library (Harrah) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Adults16+ Come join us in creating wave bracelets. These use a combination of metal rings and beads. There will be a variety of colors to choose from so you can customize your own.
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11:00am										This event is in the "Adults" group D&D with Judd 11:00am–4:30pm Adults Midwest City Library Registration Required 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: Meeting Room B (Midwest City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners. The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D.
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1:30pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Book Bunch Book Club 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library. This month's book club meeting we're discussing: "James" by Percival Everett. Visit the library or call us to reserve book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.
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2:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Sketch Comedy Jam 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: What's a sketch comedy jam? It's a jam session but funny. Join Kellen & Ann-Lisette Hodgeson for a new, fun and collaborative experience. 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. 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 "Adults" group Wire Macrame Bangles 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Choctaw Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Did you know you could use wire with macrame? Come to the Choctaw Library and learn how to create a beautiful bangle with just some wire and a simple square knot.		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Guardians of Memory: Cemetery Headstone Preservation 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or community volunteer, this program will provide the knowledge needed to properly clean and preserve cemetery headstones.				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.
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3:00pm														This event is in the "Adults" group Clay Time for Adults 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required 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: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Adults! Enjoy a nice relaxing hour at the library creating beautiful and unique clay artwork. Register now to join us at the Southern Oaks Library on Saturday, August 9, from 3:00-4:00pm.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults The Village Library This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available.
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