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          Back to School Scavenger Hunt!
        
                      
        All Day
        8/1–8/30
       
                              Almonte Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Almonte Library
         
          Room: 
          Onsite (Almonte)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Displays & Exhibits
                       
                          Event Description:  
            Visit Almonte Library and participate in our "Back to School" Scavenger Hunt for the whole month of August! 
                               
                                    
  
    
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          Paws And Prints: Salt Dough Keepsake Kit
        
                      
        All Day
        8/12–8/18
       
                              Almonte Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Almonte Library
         
          Room: 
          Onsite (Almonte)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          DIY & Hobbies, 
                          Family Programs, 
                          Take-Home Kit
                       
                          Event Description:  
            National Dog day is the first Saturday in August and International Cat day is August 8.  Celebrate your pet with a paw-some DIY project.  Pick up a Paws & Prints Take-Home kit and create a lasting memory of your furry friend. 
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            We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). | 
                                    
  
    
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      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Bethany Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt
        
                
      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              Bethany Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Bethany Library
         
          Room: 
          Onsite (Bethany)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Family Programs
                       
                          Event Description:  
            The dog days of summer have hit the library! Come see if you can sniff out all the pups and learn to identify some different dog breeds! If you find them all, you get a prize! 
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            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 "Teens" group
    
   
    
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                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Capitol Hill Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          DIY College Prep Take-Home Kit
        
                      
        All Day
        8/5–8/22
       
                              Capitol Hill Library
                           
      
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          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. 
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            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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                  All Ages, 
                  Adults
               
                      Capitol Hill Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Affirmation Animal Shelter
        
                      
        All Day
        8/5–8/29
       
                              Capitol Hill Library
                           
      
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          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 "Kids" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
            
      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/15/2025 @ 6:00pm
     
                  Kids
               
                      Downtown Library
                   
        
        
        
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Take Home Kit: Let's Track Some Tracks!
        
                
      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/15/2025 @ 6:00pm
     
                              Downtown Library
                           
      
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          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 "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Midwest City Library
                   
        
        
        
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          LitFest Writing Journal Take-Home Kit
        
                      
        All Day
        8/11–8/17
       
                              Midwest City Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Midwest City Library
         
          Room: 
          Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Take-Home Kit, 
                          Writing
                       
                          Event Description:  
            Celebrate the power of storytelling with our LitFest Writing Journal Take-Home Kit! Flex your writing muscles with prompts to help you start your own stories. Take LitFest home with you and let your words shine! 
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      This event is in the "Kids" group
    
   
    
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                  Kids, 
                  Teens
               
                      Ralph Ellison Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Color of a Book Scavenger Hunt
        
                      
        All Day
        8/1–8/29
       
                              Ralph Ellison Library
                           
      
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          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*! 
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            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
    
   
    
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                  Birth-PreK, 
                  Kids
               
                      Ralph Ellison Library
                   
        
        
        
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take Home Kit
        
                      
        All Day
        8/11–8/18
       
                              Ralph Ellison Library
                           
      
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          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!
 
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            It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Southern Oaks Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Wellness Month Take-Home Kits
        
                      
        All Day
        8/1–8/29
       
                              Southern Oaks Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Southern Oaks Library
         
          Room: 
          Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness, 
                          Take-Home Kit
                       
                          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
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens
               
                      Southern Oaks Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Teen Book Bags
        
                      
        All Day
        8/4–8/29
       
                              Southern Oaks Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Southern Oaks Library
         
          Room: 
          Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Reading
                       
                          Event Description:  
            Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book! 
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      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Southern Oaks Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness
        
                
      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              Southern Oaks Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Southern Oaks Library
         
          Room: 
          Onsite (Southern Oaks)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Child Development & Parenting, 
                          Community & Civics, 
                          Family Programs, 
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Description:  
            The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Southern Oaks Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Art Supplies Scavenger Hunt
        
                      
        All Day
        8/8–8/29
       
                              Southern Oaks Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Southern Oaks Library
         
          Room: 
          Onsite (Southern Oaks)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Displays & Exhibits
                       
                          Event Description:  
            Take a stroll around the library, and see if you can spot the fun art supplies on your way! The worksheet can be found at the engagement desk. Come back when you've found them all for a fun prize! 
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      This event is in the "Kids" group
    
   
    
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                  Kids, 
                  Teens
               
                      Stockyards City Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          August STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit
        
                      
        All Day
        8/12–8/16
       
                              Stockyards City Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Stockyards City Library
         
          Room: 
          Online + Curbside (Wright)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Kids, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          DIY & Hobbies, 
                          Family Programs, 
                          Science & STEAM, 
                          Take-Home Kit
                       
                          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). 
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            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. |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Warr Acres Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          August Creative Writing Chapbook
        
                
      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              Warr Acres Library
                           
      
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          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! 
                               
                                    
  
    
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      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Warr Acres Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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          August Mindfulness Journal
        
                
      08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              Warr Acres Library
                           
      
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          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!  
                               
                                    
  
    
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      08/08/2025 @ 10:00am–08/29/2025 @ 11:30am
     
                  Kids, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Warr Acres Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          August Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit
        
                
      08/08/2025 @ 10:00am–08/29/2025 @ 11:30am
     
                              Warr Acres Library
                           
      
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          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
    
   
    
      
              
     
            
      08/11/2025 @ 9:00am–08/17/2025 @ 6:00pm
     
                  Kids
               
                      Warr Acres Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Take Home Kit-Paper Lanterns
        
                
      08/11/2025 @ 9:00am–08/17/2025 @ 6:00pm
     
                              Warr Acres Library
                           
      
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          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! 
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      08/02/2025 @ 9:00am–08/16/2025 @ 9:00pm
     
                  Kids
               
                      Warr Acres Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Pages & Prose Parcel - Summer
        
                
      08/02/2025 @ 9:00am–08/16/2025 @ 9:00pm
     
                              Warr Acres Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Warr Acres Library
         
          Room: 
          Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Kids
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Reading, 
                          Take-Home Kit
                       
                          Event Description:  
            Pages & Prose Parcel- Summers is a three-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. 
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            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 "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Warr Acres Library
                   
        
        
        
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Heart Bookmarks - Take Home Kit
        
                      
        All Day
        8/11–8/17
       
                              Warr Acres Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Warr Acres Library
         
          Room: 
          Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Take-Home Kit
                       
                          Event Description:  
            Celebrate National Romance Awareness Month with heart-shaped bookmarks for current read.  This quick and easy craft will give you several small bookmarks to use and share with friends.  Supplies needed - Scissors 
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            We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). |  | 
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