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Branches	Bethany Library		Capitol Hill Library	Choctaw Library	Downtown Library	Luther Library	Ralph Ellison Library		Southern Oaks Library	Warr Acres Library	Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room A (Bethany)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)	Onsite (Choctaw)	Onsite (Downtown)	In-Library (Luther)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day					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 Storytime: Ants on Parade 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK, Kids Luther Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Luther Library Room: In-Library (Luther) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Today, we are exploring the amazing world of ants. Practice early literacy skills through games, crafts and observations.
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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 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!
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3:00pm								This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Help at the Library 3:00pm–4:30pm 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: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help Event Description: If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.
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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 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 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 The Great Marble Maze 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Choctaw Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Onsite (Choctaw) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM Event Description: Ready, set, roll! Come to the library and build your own marble run using cardboard, cups, and other cool supplies. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a marble run pro, this program is all about experimenting, building, and having fun.
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4:30pm									This event is in the "Kids" group Homework Help and Reading Buddies 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Homework Help and Reading Buddies Get Together. Join us for a meet and greet hour. We will have volunteers and staff to get to know, some fun games, and snacks to get the school year started.
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