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Branches	Almonte Library	Bethany Library	Del City Library	Downtown Library	Edmond Library			Harrah Library	Nicoma Park Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library		The Village Library	Warr Acres Library		Wright Library
Rooms	The Makerspace (Almonte)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Online + Curbside (Del City)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Online + Curbside (Edmond)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	In-Library (Harrah)	Onsite (Nicoma Park)	Program Room (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Meeting Room A (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.
9:30am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Time 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Get ready to jump, clap, and sing at our interactive toddler storytime!				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime (0-24 months) 9:30am–10:15am 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!
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10:00am													This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tots Thursdays 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:		This event is in the "Kids" group Homeschool STEM Club - Science Fun! 10:00am–11:30am Kids Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: _{Tallest Paper Tower Challenge} In this engineering challenge, you will use limited materials to build a paper tower as 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. 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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10:30am										This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5) 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 Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see! 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 All Ages Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, 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!
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3:30pm								This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Game-Fest 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults Harrah Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Harrah Library Room: In-Library (Harrah) 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.
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) 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) 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 "Kids" group LEGO Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Nicoma Park Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library Room: Onsite (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Kids Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.
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4:30pm							This event is in the "Kids" group Power Hack! Beginner-Intermediate Coding Club 4:30pm–6:00pm 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: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall for our favorite coders, new and old, to join us for this six-week coding club. 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
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5:00pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace Crafternoon 5:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Almonte Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: The Makerspace (Almonte) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM Event Description: Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity! Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.
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