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Branches	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library	Choctaw Library	Edmond Library			Jones Library	Ralph Ellison Library	Southern Oaks Library	The Village Library	Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room B (Bethany)	Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Online + Curbside (Edmond)	Meeting Room D (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room (Jones)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Onsite (Warr Acres)
All Day					This event is in the "Adults" group Take-Home Kit for Adults: Cottagecore Floral Bookmark All Day 9/8–9/14 Adults Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Bid summer adieu with this create-your-own cottagecore bookmark kit! Each kit will come with materials to make a "jar of flowers" bookmark so that you can enjoy the colors of summer all year. 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!				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!
10:00am		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Write Spot 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Description: The Write Spot is your dedicated time and space to focus on your writing in a supportive community. The first hour will be a lesson/discussion about a writing topic with an author, editor or local industry professional.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Citizenship Classes with OIC CANCELLED 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education Registration Required Event Description: Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group September Origami Tiger Challenge 10:00am–11:30am Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Come and Enjoy Learning How to Make an Awesome Origami Tiger! This will be a classroom setting with step-by-step instructions.
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11:00am	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Camping 11:00am–12:30pm 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 A (Belle Isle) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program Event Description: What better way to enjoy fall than the great outdoors!? Come learn the basics of camping with wilderness skills guide, Josiah Parrish of ForestDigital Outdoors. 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 "Adults" group Probate & Estate Planning 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Business & Finance Event Description: Are you interested in learning more about probate and estate planning? Rachel Morefield, a local attorney, is offering a probate and estate planning workshop at your local library. Breakdown of the workshop:
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1:30pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Book Bunch Book Club 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library. This month's book club meeting we're discussing: "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!
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2:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Bargello Bookmarks 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Choctaw Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: If you've ever wanted to try needlepoint or embroidery but have been too scared to start, these bargello (pronounced bar-jello) bookmarks are the perfect starting point for you.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Paranormal Files-Event # 1-Cryptids of Oklahoma 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: "All hail the cryptids of OKLAHOMA! They’ve got a few Bigfoots and thunderbirds, a ravenous octopus, and of course the legendary avenger the Deer Woman!"-Monica Gallagher	This event is in the "Adults" group ESL Conversation Space 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Jones Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!
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3:00pm											This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults The Village Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available.
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