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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library		Capitol Hill Library		Choctaw Library	Del City Library	Downtown Library	Edmond Library			Midwest City Library	Northwest Library		Ralph Ellison Library			Southern Oaks Library		The Village Library			Warr Acres Library			Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room (Almonte)	Programming Room (Belle Isle)	Onsite (Bethany)	Meeting Room A (Bethany)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Outdoors (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Onsite (Edmond)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room A (Midwest City)	Program Room (Northwest)	Meeting Room B (Northwest)	Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)		Onsite (The Village)		Meeting Room A (Village)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/14–10/31 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Dia de los Muertos DIY Photo Frame Take-Home Kit All Day 10/14–10/20 All Ages Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Our kit includes paint and a photo frame to decorate to use for Dia de los Muertos. Let us know if you need a photo printed and we can help! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Creative Mending Takehome Kit 10/14/2025 @ 1:00am–10/20/2025 @ 12:00am Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween! 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. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.	This event is in the "All Ages" group October Literary Villains Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/14–10/31 All Ages Edmond Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Onsite (Edmond) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Have a spooky good time at the library by searching for literature's most notorious villains. Each week will feature five villains hidden amongst the shelves. Once you locate all five, come to the adult reference desk for a prize.						This event is in the "All Ages" group HA-HA HALLOWEEN JOKE HUNT All Day 10/14–10/31 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming Event Description: What do birds say on Halloween? Answer: Trick or tweet	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/20/2025 @ 9:00pm 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) 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 "All Ages" group Pumpkin Mania - Take Home Kit All Day 10/14–10/19 All Ages Warr Acres Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Get crafty this fall and create a variety of fun and festive pumpkins—perfect for decorating your home, desk, or windowsill. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). 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 October Creative Writing Chapbook 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm 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 October Mindfulness Journal 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm 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 October STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit All Day 10/14–10/18 Kids, Teens Wright Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Wright Library Room: Online + Curbside (Wright) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). 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! 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 Make Puppets Together Take-Home Kit 9:00am–9:00pm Birth-PreK The Village Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Onsite (The Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Would you like to make something with your toddler that you can play with together? This take-home kit includes supplies to create and decorate puppets and some activities to spark creative play for you and your child together!	This event is in the "Adults" group Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo Take-Home Kit 9:00am–9:00pm Adults The Village Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Onsite (The Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?
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9:30am							This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!				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 Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos) 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 infants 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.
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10:00am				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am 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: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, 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! 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 Del City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del 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.															This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: 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. 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 Homeschool Coding Club 10:00am–11:30am Kids, Teens Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Join the Warr Acres Homeschool Code Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more! 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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10:30am							This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!				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.
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2:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. 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 "All Ages" group The Caring Van Visit 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Outdoors (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families. 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.
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4:00pm													This event is in the "Teens" group Pink Pony Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Midwest City Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Gather with other teens in an open and welcoming after-school space where everyone is free to be who they are. We will share experiences and do fun activities including small crafts.		This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO Club (Ages 5-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4PM for LEGO Club. Use your imagination and create your own design or participate in our monthly construction challenge. We supply the LEGO blocks, you bring the creativity. 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 Coding Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Join the Warr Acres Coding Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more! 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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4:30pm																		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afternoon 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you!	This event is in the "All Ages" group STEAM Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Writing Event Description: Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!
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5:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Teens Comics and Manga Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Almonte Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Calling all comic, graphic novel, and manga fans! Bring your favorite issue, chapter, volume, novel, etc. to talk about at our very first Teen Comic Club. Learn about a series you have never heard of and share what you love so much about yours.																			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Frida Kahlo Coloring Station 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks 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: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist who blended classical and folk art to create colorful and powerful works of art exploring Mexican society. Join us at the Southern Oaks Library for a fun Frida Kahlo themed coloring-crafting hour to celebrate
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6:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group IT-Themed Button Painting 6:00pm–8:00pm 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, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: You'll float too if you join us at the Choctaw Library to make IT-themed button paintings!					This event is in the "Kids" group Día de los Muertos Story & Craft 6:00pm–6:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Come learn about Día de los Muertos with us and create a glowing decoration inspired by the colorful sugar skull.							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!				This event is in the "Adults" group Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo in the Library 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults The Village Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?
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