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 "All Ages" group.

Educare OKC Outreach

8:30am - 9:30am
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Speaking with parents and/or caregivers about the Summer Reading Program, various library services, programs.

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.

Baby Playtime

9:30am - 10:15am
Warr Acres Library
Required
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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: 0
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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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: Mister Puppet Show

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:

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

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

Babytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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: 22
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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 300
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 "Kids" group.

Sail to Where the Wild Readers Are

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Sail off through night and day, and in and out of June and July to where the Wild Readers are! You'll assemble your own private boat and race toward points and prizes in a Summer Reading regata!

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

Neighborhood Arts: Michael Corley

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:

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

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:

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

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

Toddler Playtime

11:00am - 11:45am
Warr Acres Library
Required
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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: 31
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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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
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:

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley! A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

This event is held offsite at the Luther Community Center, located at 18120 Hogback Rd, Luther, OK 73054.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mad Science presents Wilder Science

4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Mad Science presents Wilder Science! Break out the wolf suits and get into mischief with Mad Science! Explore the island of wild things with cooperative, engaging experiments inspired by the imagination of author Maurice Sendak.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Paint with watercolors and explore landscape art, Impressionism, and perspective.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wild About Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Teens, let your creativity run wild with this open craft workshop. Design CD or t-shirt art, or make your own DIY creature. All supplies are provided (unless you want to bring a fitted t-shirt). Registration is preferred but not required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wild About Board Games

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join the PACK for animal themed board games. We’ll learn how to strategize with a PRIDE or take down a HERD, with collaborative and competitive table top games. This is a teen program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversational English for Citizenship Exam

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Required
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.

Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls is a crime lab-based program focusing on the forensic investigation of various types of trauma to the human skull.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Almonte Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Do you enjoy playing board games, card games, and/or video games?  Then come by Almonte Library for game night and test your wits and skills in either cooperative or competitive play with your fellow gamers!  Each month we will feature a different

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Children Reading to Dogs Young readers build "pawsitive" self-esteem, self-confidence and improve their reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.

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 "Kids" group.

Children Reading To Dogs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game On! Video Game Tournament

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Bring your A-game for a fun-filled, TEENS ONLY evening at the library. We'll pull out all the old-school game systems around and give you and your friends the chance to go at it head-to-head in a multi-system gaming tournament.

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.