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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library	Choctaw Library	Del City Library	Downtown Library		Edmond Library			Jones Library	Midwest City Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library		Southern Oaks Library	Warr Acres Library	Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room (Almonte)	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)	Onsite (Choctaw)	Online + Curbside (Del City)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Online + Curbside (Edmond)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room (Jones)	Family Place (Midwest City)	Program Room (Northwest)	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 "Kids" group State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits All Day 9/8–9/14 Kids Del City Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Del City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back to the State Fair of the 1940s! Kit includes felt pennant, heat release decal, and fabric paint.	This event is in the "Kids" group State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits 09/09/2025 @ 9:00am–09/16/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids 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.		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Apple Play Doh Counting Activity - Take Home Kit for Ages 2-5 All Day 9/8–9/14 Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Squish it, roll it, count it! Use this home-made play doh kit to strengthen your little hand muscles while practicing important early literacy skills such as counting, talking, and playing! Play doh contains: flour, red dye Disclaimer(s) 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen & Tween Take & Make (Grades 5-12): Stress Pet All Day 9/8–9/14 Kids, Teens Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead. 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. 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 Halloween Pumpkin Jar Take & Make Kit For Ages 6-9 Years 09/08/2025 @ 9:00am–09/14/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Please choose between the Halloween Pumpkin Jar Craft or the Haunted Castle Craft. Please register for only one of them to ensure there are enough kits to go around. Thank you. 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. 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 Haunted Castle Take Home Craft, 6-9 Years 09/08/2025 @ 9:00am–09/14/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required 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. 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 9/2–9/30 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 State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits All Day 9/8–9/14 Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences 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.			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 9/9–9/12 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.
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 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 Storytime (Ages 1-3) 9:30am–10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required 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!				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 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 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 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 123! Play With Me! 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
10:15am
10:30am										This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required 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!				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 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 123! Play With Me! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group 123! Play With Me! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
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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.
3:15pm
3:30pm								This event is in the "Kids" group After School Kids Club: The Science of Light! 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science! This week's theme is: The Science of Light! Today's program will be a self guided exploration room with hands on science stations! Think Science Museum - but its free! 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.
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 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 Lego Club 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: Science & STEAM Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.							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 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											This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!						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: Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. Register now or walk in's welcome.
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