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.

Bookish- Teen Subscription Box

6:00am - 11:45pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Have you been seeing those subscription boxes pop up everywhere? Well, good news for teens. Get a teen-centered book box at the library! Included in the boxes will be a book, a treat and something special! You get to keep everything in the box!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

Storytime in the Park

9:30am - 10:15am
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Outdoors (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Outdoor Program, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us out in Shannon Miller Park, in front of the Edmond Library, for a story, rhymes, songs, and more! Bring a blanket, towel, or something else for you and your little ones to sit on.

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 scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Preschool Monster Mayhem (Outdoors)

10:00am - 10:30am
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Outdoors (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us for some friendly monster fun. We will listen to stories, sing songs, rhymes, and make a craft. For children ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00pm
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 463
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Cuéntame Un Cuento Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Acompáñenos para cuentos bilingües los lunes a las 10:30 por la mañana.
Join us for our bilingual storytime at 10:30am Monday morning.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Outdoor Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Outdoors (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Outdoor Program, 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 event will take place on our children's outdoor patio. Please register each child individually. On the day of the event, please watch your email in case of inclement weather cancellation.

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. 

Tai Chi on the Patio

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Covered Patio (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

Teen Led RPG

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Libraries
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Library Branch: Community Libraries
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to play or lead your own RPG?!? Join us for our Teen Led RPG and save the world as a player, or take your turn to destroy it as a DM!

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Zoom (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm. 

Virtual Rocket Readers

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Asian Culture Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Love manga, Kpop, or anime? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Asian Culture Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff.

CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Family Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Outdoors (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Family Book Club for early elementary through middle school with their accompanying adult.

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 scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation.