TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner's Tai Chi

9:00am - 10:00am
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

This introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

9:30am - 10:00am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Hey, Diddle Diddle-- Kids and families will love Mother Goose on the Loose ®! Mother Goose on the Loose ® is a play-based early literacy program that uses books, puppets, flannel pieces, music, and movement to bring language and literacy to life! Join us for this exciting, innovative program for young children.

This program is perfect for young children. We will share short books together and sing songs and do motions with parents help. Suggested ages 0-3.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

9:30am - 10:30am
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley!  A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.  Children will phase through solid objects!  Gravity will go bonkers and you'll witness teleportation

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Art Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
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Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Let's get crafty! Join us as we use a variety of art supplies to create unique masterpieces.

This program is held on the third Thursday of each month.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Babytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 13
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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MC Readers’ Society Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Older Driver Safety Program

10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Driving is a connection to our independence. For many older adults, their greatest fear is losing their ability to drive a vehicle.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

This Intermediate class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

10:30am - 11:30am
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley!  A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.  Children will phase through solid objects!  Gravity will go bonkers and you'll witness teleportation

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Play-with-Me Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Come play with puppets and friends. Enjoy a time of music, movement, crafts and stories. This program is best suited for students who can follow basic song movements and listen to slightly longer stories. Suggested ages 3-6.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley! A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions. Children will phase through solid objects! Gravity will go bonkers and you'll witness teleportation rig

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wild About Science

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Love science? Then come celebrate it with us in this experiment themed party that will have fun hands-on activities for you to explore, create, mix, and maybe even snack on!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Buddies

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capitol Hill After School Events

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film & Movies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come by Capitol Hill this summer if you're looking for something fun to do.  We will have different activities and crafts available to create at your own pace and enjoy with friends. Similar programs exist at multiple libraries.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family STEM Lab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Head to the Luther Library after Neighborhood Arts for an afternoon of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities to experiment with as a family!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Commission Meeting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Commission Meetings
Event Description:

Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County Monthly Meeting

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Breakout! Escape Room

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) in this hands-on program. We'll be using a special escape room kit to test our logic, reasoning, and puzzle-solving skills. Can YOU escape?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wild and Techie

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

For this event we will be working with "Snap Circuits" electronics kits and other electronic projects!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Math & Science Enrichment

4:15pm - 6:15pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Homework Help, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Math and science assistance is available for learners of all ages! No appointments are needed. Assistance is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15PM to 6:30PM year round. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversational English for Citizenship Exam

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
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Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

An English language workshop to prepare students for the Citizenship process.  The workshop will be on Thursday evenings, beginning June 6 and last through July 25.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Children's Area (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Young readers build "pawsitive" self-esteem, self-confidence and improve their reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. This event is held at multiple libraries.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wild About Crafts: Indigo Shibori Tie Dye

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY design? Join us for our Shibori Tie Dyeing Class where we will demonstrate techniques that will allow you to produce different designs on fabric. So what's Shibori?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Campout @ the Library

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs
Event Description:

Love camping, but hate the stress of planning a whole family weekend? Join us for an evening of family campout fun. We’ll tell scary stories, do traditional camp crafts, and eat snacks around the faux fire.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Family Playtime/Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

For children 1 to 5 years old and their families : Come play together at the library! Different centers will be set up for families to move around and explore. We will wrap up playtime with a short storytime.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sunny River Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime that suits the whole family! Percy the Platypus and his cast of riverbottom friends invite you to learn, sing, read, laugh, and grow. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Think on Your Feet!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Live Performances & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Do you have the PERFECT resume, but have difficulty getting through the interview? Does the thought of speaking in front of others TERRIFY you? Join us as The Space OKC proudly presents its Improv For Life program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wild About Movies

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Join us for free movie screenings during Summer Reading. Complimentary popcorn will be served during each movie. Contact the library for movie title information.