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
Required
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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: 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.

Fun in the Shade

9:30am - 10:00am
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Build sandcastles, play in our water sensory bins, and create beautiful chalk designs on our patio. We'll also read stories and sing songs during the sunny morning. The sky is the limit in this outdoor playtime!

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grow With Google: Computer Basics & Resume Booster

9:30am - 11:30am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Teen Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Feeling left behind in the digital age? This is the program for you!

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

Wild About Music

10:00am - 10:30am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

For infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come move your feet to a jungle beat! Music helps a child's mind and body learn to work together, so we will sing,dance, play instruments, and have good time around music.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
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!

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

Sensory Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Spending time stimulating senses helps children develop cognitively, linguistically, socially and emotionally, physically and creatively.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Fun in the Shade

10:30am - 11:30am
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Build sandcastles, play in our water sensory bins, and create beautiful chalk designs on our patio. We'll also read stories and sing songs during the sunny morning. The sky is the limit in this outdoor playtime!

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun!

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

Wild About Music

11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

For infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come move your feet to a jungle beat! Music helps a child's mind and body learn to work together, so we will sing,dance, play instruments, and have good time around music.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Moves- Jessica Legako

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Please join us for Art Moves, an Arts Council OKC initiative that provides free arts events in downtown OKC. This performance will be  a painting demonstration from Jessica Legako (impressionist painting).

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

Tween & Teen Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Are you a book-a-holic? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy thought-provoking, teen-led discussions at your neighborhood library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

School Age Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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!

This program is intended for children ages 5 to 8 years of age.

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

Aliens Among Us

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, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Jelly-like skin, glowing bodies, too many legs to count! We're not talking about extraterrestrials but the aliens among us! Join us as we explain the bizarre bodies of animals right here on our own planet. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fitness 2 You

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Join us for some active games where kids will learn about the importance of physical activity. For kids ages 6 - 10.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Coaching

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Study Room 3 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

Confused about computers or the internet? Struggling with a job application or resume? Can't figure out how to download apps or books to your mobile device? We can help!

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

Wild About Music

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

For infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come move your feet to a jungle beat! Music helps a child's mind and body learn to work together, so we will sing,dance, play instruments, and have good time around music.

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

Art Studio for Kids

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us monthly for a fun and easy art process project. Express your creativity and bring home your masterpiece!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Help for Kids

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Buddies

3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
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.

Bring your own book or pick one out at the library and plan to read with a super teen volunteer.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Help for Kids

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Try your hand at Impressionist painting! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Help for Kids

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Help for Kids

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Help for Kids

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book a Librarian

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Midwest City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Teen Room (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Need help with a computer task or research project? Want to learn more about your new phone or tablet? Need help using one of our library's databases or creating a resume? Then sign up for Book a Librarian!

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet Show

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
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 "Adults" group.

After the Lights Go Out

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

The grid may have gone down, society as we know it may be lying in ruins, and an impending biological threat may be seconds from being unleashed, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop for you!