John Newsom Nature's Course Collage Take Home Kit

All Day
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Children 5-10 will learn about collage, inspired by the current (and free!) John Newsom exhibit at Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center.

DHS Resource Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register each child ages Birth-PreK individually

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. 

Cancelled

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Online
Required
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 479
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register each child ages Birth-PreK individually

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre

10:30am - 11:30am
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

The Thelma Gaylord Academy from Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, a musical one-act for the whole family with terrific songs and familiar Peanuts characters like Snoopy, Charlie, Lucy, Schroeder, and everyone els

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective

10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective. 

Baby Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a weekly baby storytime on Mondays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

Summer Meal - Snack Time

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a mid-day snack and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

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.

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Try your hand at sculpting and make a model magic Chihuly-style boat! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty. Then, create your own sculpture to take home.

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

The Thelma Gaylord Academy from Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, a musical one-act for the whole family with terrific songs and familiar Peanuts characters like Snoopy, Charlie, Lucy, Schroeder, and everyone els

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective

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

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.

Tooth and Eye "Dentification" with the Museum of Osteology

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

“Eyes in front animal hunts, eyes on side animal hides.” Skulls can tell us a lot, from what an animal eats to whether an animal is predator or prey.

Summer Maker Mondays

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Join us all summer long for Summer Maker Mondays in the Children's Area of the Warr Acres Library.

Mother Goose on the Loose

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes

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.

Oceans of Crafts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Dive into the Luther Library right after Neighborhood Arts with a smorgasbord of ocean-y crafts! Make a pet jellyfish out of a balloon, create a mermaid headband, make an octopus out of a toilet paper tube, and more!

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Civil War on Sunday - IN PERSON

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month, we'll journey with Jack and Annie to an exciting new place and time.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Zooperheroes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Kapow! Bam! Smash! It's Zooperheroes saving the day! Whether it's with the power of a possum or strength of a spider, we'll explore animals that inspire your favorite superheroes.

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Summer Meal - Dinner

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

 

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.

Page Against the Machine

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Love to read but find it difficult to find the time or space to do so? We understand. Life gets in the way.

Oceans of Possibilities: Undersea Laboratory Escape Room!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Celebrate summer reading this year with an escape room at your library!

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.

Science Lab: Boat Building

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Boats can be very heavy, yet still float! Come do some investigating with us as we explore buoyancy and design our own unique watercraft using a variety of materials! Will it float? Let's see if we can figure out how to make it!

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Tornado Safety with OKC OEM

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Oklahoma gets an average of 56 tornados a year. They can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.

The Urban Poets

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

Oceans of Possibilities: Undersea Laboratory Escape Room!

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Celebrate summer reading this year with an escape room at your library!

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.