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Branches	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library		Capitol Hill Library	Downtown Library	Edmond Library	Luther Library	Midwest City Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library	The Village Library	Warr Acres Library	Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Online + Curbside (Bethany)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)	Onsite (Downtown)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	In-Library (Luther)	Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)	Meeting Room AB (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Children's Area (Village)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group State Fair Pennant Take Home Kits All Day Kids, Teens Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back the State Fair of the 1940s! Kit includes felt pennant, heat release decal, and fabric paint. 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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group State Fair Stamp Quest 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/08/2025 @ 9:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Step right up to fun at the library! Pick up your State Fair Passport and explore our tables full of fair-themed activities. Each time you complete an activity, you’ll earn a stamp in your passport.					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wright Library Centennial Celebration Paper Replica Take Home All Day 9/2–9/30 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Bring the iconic Wright Library home with our special paper template kit! Using detailed templates, designed by Metro Library staff, to create your own paper model of this historic library. 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 Clothespin Shark Craft Take-Home Kit 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/09/2025 @ 9:00pm 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Visit the Ralph Ellison Library to pick up a Clothespin Shark Craft Kit and create two vibrant, colorful sharks of your own. The kit includes everything you need except for glue. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/16/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction. 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 Wright Library Centennial Celebration Paper Replica Take Home All Day 9/2–9/6 Kids, Teens, Adults Wright Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wright Library Room: Online + Curbside (Wright) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Bring the iconic Wright Library home with our special paper template kit! Using detailed templates, designed by Metro Library staff, to create your own paper model of this historic library. Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
10:00am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, 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.
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3:30pm											This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Children's Area (Village) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: 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.
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4:00pm	This event is in the "Kids" group Imagine Lab: Community Tapestry 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for Imagine Lab at the Belle Isle Library! Each week, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will take part in a new activity designed to spark creativity and encourage learning. 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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Young Readers' Lounge 4:00pm–6:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Luther Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Luther Library Room: In-Library (Luther) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming Event Description: A cozy, fun-filled space where kids choose a themed book to read aloud with a sibling, friend, parent, or librarian. After reading time, enjoy games that introduce and reinforce literacy skills, like Bananagrams, Sequence Letters, and Quiddler.
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4:30pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Homework & Reading Help 4:30pm–6:00pm Kids Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help Event Description: Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is through practice. 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 "Kids" group LEGO Club 4:30pm–5:30pm All Ages, Kids Midwest City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs. Come build with us! We supply the bricks and you supply the imagination! This is a recurring event that takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at the Midwest City Library. Similar events take place at other locations. 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
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6:00pm						This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session) 6:00pm–6:30pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: 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. This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.			This event is in the "Kids" group Polka Dot Party (Ages 5-12) 6:00pm–7:30pm Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs Event Description: We are celebrating International Dot Day at the library! Wassily Kandinsky and Yayoi Kusama are two artists known for using dots; plus there are many pointillism artists to be inspired by. 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.
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6:30pm						This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session) 6:30pm–7:00pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: 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. This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.
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