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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library		Capitol Hill Library	Downtown Library	Jones Library	Midwest City Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library		Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Meeting Room (Almonte)	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room A (Bethany)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Meeting Room (Jones)	Family Place (Midwest City)	Program Room (Northwest)	Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Warr Acres)
All Day										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 Cancelled CANCELLED! Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: COLORS All Day 8/18–8/24 Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Cancelled 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card. 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 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.
9:00am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Wiggly Wednesdays 9:00am–10:00am Birth-PreK Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all. 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.
9:15am
9:30am									This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Time (Ages 1-3) 9:30am–10:15am 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: Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! 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.
9:45am
10:00am	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Wiggly Wednesdays 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Almonte Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting Event Description: Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all. 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. 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 "Birth-PreK" group Wiggly Wednesdays 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all. 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 Way Fun Wednesday: Art-o-Rama 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays! 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 Toddler Time (Ages 1-3) 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: Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! 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.
10:45am
11:00am	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Wiggly Wednesdays 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Almonte Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting Event Description: Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. 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. 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 "Birth-PreK" group Wiggly Wednesdays SIGNUP REQUIRED 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Belle Isle 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: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all. 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 Baby Storytime! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" 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: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more! 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.
11:15am
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11:45am
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12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
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1:15pm
1:30pm			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat! 1:30pm–3:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults Bethany Library 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: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!
1:45pm
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2:45pm
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3:15pm
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3:45pm
4:00pm				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group ¡Canta Conmigo! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Storytimes Event Description: ¡Hola! 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 Kids Cafe with Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends. 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 Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Jones Library This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading 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. 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.
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm

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