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Branches	Almonte Library	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library		Edmond Library	Luther Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library			Southern Oaks Library		Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Onsite (Almonte)	Conference Room (Bethany)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	In-Library (Luther)	Meeting Room A (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (Warr Acres)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage All Day 9/22–9/26 Teens Almonte Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our all-ages Color by Number take-home kit!		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hispanic Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 9/15–10/10 Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with a Trivia Challenge! 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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Beaded Gecko Keychains Take-Home Kit All Day 9/21–9/28 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, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Come to the Ralph Ellison Library and pick up a Beaded Gecko Keychain Take-Home Kit! It includes everything you need to make your own colorful keychain! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group College Application Week Take Home Kit All Day 9/22–9/28 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Continuing Education Event Description: The college application process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Once you have filled out one application, the others won't be as hard. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags All Day 9/22–9/30 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! 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 "Teens" group Teen Book Bags 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!		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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group STEM Club - Buoyancy Challenge 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Teens Luther Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Luther Library Room: In-Library (Luther) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.
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11:00am									This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting & Crafting 11:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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 Event Description: Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!
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4:00pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Kids Cafe with STEAM Team 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: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM Event Description: Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team! 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 This event is in the "Teens" group STEM Club - Buoyancy Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Luther Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Luther Library Room: In-Library (Luther) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sourdough 101 4:00pm–6:30pm 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 AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Learn the art of making, maintaining, and caring for a sourdough starter from a local baker. Discover tips and tricks to keep your starter alive and explore delicious recipe ideas. 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.
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4:30pm												This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group After School Hangout 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join us every other Monday for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!
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6:00pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Write your name in Elvish 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Conference Room (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Celebrate nearly nine decades since the publication of the Hobbit by learning how to write your name in the clever and beautiful scripts invented by JRR Tolkien.			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen & Tween D&D - The Lost Mine of Phandelver 6:00pm–8:30pm 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: Your adventure awaits you at the Edmond Library as we open our fall Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens & tweens! Join us Mondays this fall as we embark on a brand-new campaign with our experienced Dungeon Masters.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Relief Printmaking 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 A (Northwest) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: This program will be a beginner friendly workshop for those interested in relief printmaking. Ever wondered how the masters do it?
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