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The Harrah Library will be closed for updates from 4/13 - 5/5.

Holds will be available for pickup at the Harrah Senior Center, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Library items can be returned to the bookdrop at the Harrah Library, the Senior Center, or any other Metropolitan Library location.

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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library	Downtown Library			Edmond Library		Midwest City Library		Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library			Southern Oaks Library	The Village Library	Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Outdoors (Almonte)	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room AB (Bethany)	Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)	Atrium (Downtown)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Online + Curbside (Edmond)	Family Place (Midwest City)	Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)	Meeting Room A (Northwest)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
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 This event is in the "Adults" group Nature's Open Book All Day 4/1–5/31 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM Event Description: Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology!		This event is in the "Kids" group Creative Colors Take Home Kit 04/30/2026 @ 9:00am–05/07/2026 @ 9:00am Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration will open on April 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Let's create a colorful world through the lens of a kaleidoscope. Each take home kit will come with instructions and materials for your creation. Please be advise for smaller children, some materials are choking hazards. 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. 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 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 1000 Origami Cranes Community Art Project 05/01/2026 @ 9:00am–05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Read about the legend of Senbazuru in the lobby display case, then fold your own wish for our community. Join us in folding one thousand cranes together — each one a symbol of hope, healing, and connection.					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Koinobori Take Home Kit (Ages 4-8) All Day 5/4–5/10 Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Celebrate Japan’s Children’s Day on May 5th with your own handmade koinobori! In Japan, families display colorful carp‑shaped streamers to honor children’s health, strength, and happiness.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skull Detective: Guess Which Animal Skull is Which! All Day 5/1–5/23 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM Event Description: Come check out the display of 3D printed replicas of various animal skulls at the Ralph Ellison Library! Guess which animal each skull belongs to and bring your answers to a staff member at the desk for a prize!* *while supplies last			This event is in the "Kids" group Pages & Prose Parcel 05/01/2026 @ 9:00am–05/15/2026 @ 9:00pm Kids Warr Acres Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 7 – 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!
9:30am						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition! 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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10:00am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Music Monday 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities. 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 Build It! Playtime 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Dream it, build it! Come build with blocks big and small. What will you make?		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. 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 Baby Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.
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11:00am										This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. 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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3:30pm													This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids 3:30pm–5:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 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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4:00pm				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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest) 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.
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4:30pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Rocket Readers 4:30pm–6:00pm Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Event Description: Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child can practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.								This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Midwest City Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration will close on May 4, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: 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. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud. 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 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join us every other Monday for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only! Featuring "How to Write a Poem" with MLS Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh:
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6:00pm	This event is in the "Kids" group Chalk the Walk 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Almonte Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration will close on May 4, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Outdoors (Almonte) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Join us for Chalk the Walk at Almonte Library — a colorful, creative event where kids can turn the sidewalks into a vibrant gallery of chalk art! We'll bring the chalk - you just bring your imagination and get ready to draw, doodle, and decorate. Disclaimer(s) This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting. Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks. Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair. Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation.
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