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.

Coffee & Coloring

9:00am - 12:00pm
Wright Library
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Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Meeting Space (Wright)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Warm up with a cup of Joe and relax with fun adult coloring sheets at Metropolitan's most historic library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DNA: A Tool For Genealogists

10:00am - 11:00am
Jones Library
Required
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

In the last few years genetic DNA testing has become increasingly popular for both serious genealogists and people who are simply curious about their family heritage.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime Saturdays

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

A story time for the entire family at your Downtown Library! Join us as skilled librarians introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and creating excitement about reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Genealogy Workshop- RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 18

10:00am - 12:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to find out more about your family history, but you're not sure where to begin? Join us at the Edmond Library for the Beginning Genealogy Workshop.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Buddies

10:00am - 12:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Children's Area (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Volunteers will be available to help children practice their reading skills. Kids are welcome to pick out a book to read to the volunteers or follow along as the volunteers read to them. We'll provide the books and the reading buddy!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tech: Photography Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Are you interested in learning more about photography? Come learn how cameras work and some techniques that will help you get a shot that you can be proud to show off.

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

Art Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Creating simple art is one of the building blocks of a child's development. Research proves that the process develops fine motor skills and aids in language development, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at LEGO Club. Bring your team spirit. Each team receives a supply of LEGOs and play money to buy or trade at the "Block Store".

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Finding Bigfoot

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Kurt Stanley and Evans Bailey, local volunteer investigators, will share information about Bigfoot sightings in Oklahoma, descriptions of these cryptid creatures, possible physical field evidence!

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

Zumba: Come Dance with Us!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Zumba is a fun way to get your recommended dose of daily exercise and IT'S FREE! This high-energy class is set to upbeat music and features choreographed dance numbers by an instructor. You don’t need to be a great dancer to feel welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Historically Speaking: Cryptids & Animals in Native beliefs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 108
Event Description:

Oklahoma has one of the largest concentrations of Native Nations in the United States. We are also home to a Bigfoot Festival in Honobia that brings in people from across the nation.

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

Rhythmically Speaking: Yeh-Shen

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

There are thousands of Cinderella stories all over the world.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maurice Sendak Documentary Screening and Discussion

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Join us for a film screening and community discussion about one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech 101

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Did you receive a new tablet, smartphone, or mobile device recently? Have questions or just want to know how to get the most out of it?

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

YA BookNerds Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

This is program open to teens twelve and up and adults who love YA fiction. Each month we select hot new reads and members' choice reads to critique and discuss together.