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.

Beginners 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. Registration closes 02/04/2020 and you must attend the first two sessions to be enrolled in the class.

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

Mother Goose on the Loose

9:30am - 10:30am
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
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 0-2. 

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

Adult Basic Reading

9:30am - 11:30am
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Reading Help
Event Description:

Adults and teens, ages 16 and older, can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

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

Storytime

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, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a skilled librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a craft.

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

Early Childhood Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction 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, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Looking for the truth? Celebrate lifelong learning as we read and discuss an array of nonfiction titles on varying subject matter. Visit the Information Desk to reserve your copy of this month's selection!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Three Little Pigs STEM Challenge

10:00am - 11:00am
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Total Wellness with OCCHD

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour every week for eight weeks.

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
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Seats Remaining: 7
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.

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
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 2-6.

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

Music with Ginger

11:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 26
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Thursday of the month. A similar event is held at multiple libraries.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Moves- Dusty Gilpin

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
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 live performance from Dusty Gilpin (art demo). 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Table Top Time: Role-Play @ the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Teen Area (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Dice, character sheets, and miniatures: join us as we role-play at the library! Ages 11-18.

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

Willy Wonka Family Escape Room Session 1

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enter into a world of pure imagination to prove your worth to Mr. Wonka! Can you and your family solve puzzles, crack codes, and open locked boxes to earn a position in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory?

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 "Teens" group.

Escape the Fire Swamp

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:

You're lost in the Fire Swamp, but Wesley and Buttercup have left clues to help you escape. You’ll need to discover clues, solve puzzles, and escape before the Rodents of Unusual Size can find you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Offsite - Children (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Math, Science and Language Arts 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: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Volunteers and library staff provide free homework help and tutoring in Math, Science, Reading and more. Special STEAM presentations and activities are offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.

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 event is in the "Kids" group.

Crazy 8's Math Club- Grades Three Through Five

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Crazy 8s is an exciting, fun-filled recreational math club for children, grades three through five, of ALL ability levels.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crazy 8's Math Club- Kindergarten Through Grade Two

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Crazy 8s is an exciting, fun-filled recreational math club for children, grades kindergarten through two, of ALL ability levels.

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

Willy Wonka Family Escape Room Session 2

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enter into a world of pure imagination to prove your worth to Mr. Wonka! Can you and your family solve puzzles, crack codes, and open locked boxes to earn a position in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory?

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 "Adults" group.

Total Wellness with OCCHD

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour every week for eight weeks.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

History of Hip Hop Dance - R.A.C.E. Dance Collective

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Come join us as local performers R.A.C.E. Dance Collective provide a fun and informative performance to celebrate hip hop dance. All ages.

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

Willy Wonka Family Escape Room Session 3

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enter into a world of pure imagination to prove your worth to Mr. Wonka! Can you and your family solve puzzles, crack codes, and open locked boxes to earn a position in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory?

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.

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: 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.

Children are able to sign-up for a reading time 10 minutes before program begins.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help

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

Minecraft Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Wild about Minecraft? Show off your master building skills. Join us for team building challenges and creative activities.

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

Coding Stations

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Study Room 4 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code, but not had access to the hardware to practice? Spend some time practicing over 30 programming languages on the Coding Stations.

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

Family Playtime/Storytime

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

For ages 1-5 years: 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 "Adults" group.

Heart Healthy Foods

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

February is American Heart Month. Come learn from registered dietitian nutritionist, Taylor Conner, with OSU Extension about the role diet has on heart health and how you can ensure you’re taking the steps to take care of it.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at LEGO Club. Join other kids to engineer some fun. This club meets on the first Thursday of each month.Similar clubs exist at other libraries.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you want to learn more about becoming a U.S. Citizen? We will be hosting free classes to explore the steps of the naturalization process.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Offsite - Children (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Willy Wonka Family Escape Room Session 4

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enter into a world of pure imagination to prove your worth to Mr. Wonka! Can you and your family solve puzzles, crack codes, and open locked boxes to earn a position in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory?

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

Willy Wonka Family Escape Room Session 5

8:00pm - 8:30pm
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enter into a world of pure imagination to prove your worth to Mr. Wonka! Can you and your family solve puzzles, crack codes, and open locked boxes to earn a position in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory?

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.