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Branches	Capitol Hill Library	Downtown Library	Midwest City Library	Northwest Library		Ralph Ellison Library			Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)	Onsite (Northwest)	Meeting Room A (Northwest)	Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Onsite (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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take Home Kit All Day 8/11–8/18 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: Come to Ralph Ellison Library and pick up your Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take-Home Kit! 🐠🎨 Perfect for kids — fun, creative, and includes everything you need to make your own colorful tropical fish. While supplies last! 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 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 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. This event is in the "Kids" group Take Home Kit-Paper Lanterns 08/11/2025 @ 9:00am–08/17/2025 @ 6:00pm 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: Celebrate the end of summer with a fun and simple craft! All you need are scissors and glue to make a cute paper lantern! First come, first served so hurry in today!
4:00pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Kids Cafe with STEAM Team 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Capitol Hill 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: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM Event Description: Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team! 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 "Kids" group Library Helpers (Ages 5-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 A (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Calling all junior librarians! Learn the Dewey Decimal System, explore our databases, talk about new books, create library displays, and help us decorate the children's area of 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Game Day 4:00pm–6:00pm 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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4:30pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Brainstorm STEAM 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Midwest City Library Registration Required 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: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges.
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