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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Choctaw Library	Jones Library	Northwest Library		Ralph Ellison Library		Southern Oaks Library	The Village Library	Warr Acres Library	Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room (Almonte)	Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room (Jones)	Onsite (Northwest)	Meeting Room AB (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day					This event is in the "Adults" group State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits All Day 9/2–9/8 Adults Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Registration Required 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! Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).		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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag All Day 9/3–9/14 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too! 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 "Adults" group Warr Acres Book Box 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/26/2025 @ 4:15pm Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group September Creative Writing Chapbook 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library 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: 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! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group September Mindfulness Journal 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library 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: 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!	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.
3:30pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Game Night 3:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Jones Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Event Description: Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Scrapbooking Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.
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6:00pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Dungeons and Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Choctaw Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM Event Description: Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Calling all adventurers! Have you always wondered what Dungeons & Dragons was all about? Join us to get started in the exciting world of D&D!			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult D&D 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Event Description: REGISTER HERE TO PARTICIPATE THIS FALL. MAKE SURE TO ATTEND SESSION 0 ON AUGUST 14.
6:15pm
6:30pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Zine Canteen 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!								This event is in the "Adults" group Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults The Village Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Slow Flow Vinyasa is a yoga class that emphasizes a gentle, slower-paced practice suitable for all levels, including beginners. Expect to flow from one pose to the next, guided by your breath, in a slow and deliberate manner. Disclaimer(s) The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
6:45pm
7:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Artificial Intelligence Seminar & Demos 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Almonte Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Are you interested in learning more about Artificial Intelligence and AI programs? Neal Hettinger, OCCC professor and local author, is offering an AI seminar at your local library.
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