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.

Full STEAM Ahead - Take Home Kit

All Day
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)

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:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing risk falls.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
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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: 6

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!

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

9:30am - 11:30am
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Baby and Toddler Music with Miss Joy

10:00am - 10:45am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
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Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Music educator Joy Cavett will present a 45 minute long program for children 3 months old to 2 years old. Older siblings are welcome to attend.

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. 

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: 6
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.

Cancelled

Preschool Music with Miss Joy

11:00am - 11:45am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
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.

Music educator Joy Cavett will present a 45 minute long program for children 3 years of age and older. Siblings are welcome to attend.

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. 

Sensory 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, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Join us for a weekly sensory storytime on Thursdays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families while enjoying stories and activities designed for children with sensory sensitivities.

Tai Chi for Better Balance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.

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.

Advanced Beginner English as a Second Language Classes - Zoom (ESL)

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

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

MLC Executive Committee Meeting & MLC Joint Administrative & Personnel Committee and Finance Committee Meeting

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Reading Rainbow Teen Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Show your Pride by joining us for a book club celebrating queer authors and LGBT+ stories - open to all teens ages 12 - 18. This club is a safe space for all queer identities and allies and everyone is welcome.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings. Children will have the opportunity to practice building motor skills, following directions, socializing with others, and more!

Full STEAM Ahead!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

LitFest: Battle of the Romance Trope with Nikki Payne and Regina Black

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:

Enemies vs. Lovers, Brother's Best Friend or There's Only One Bed. These tropes have won the hearts of romance readers for decades.

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.

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

LitFest: Drawing From Your Imagination

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Do you want to bring the images in your head to life? Come learn about the process of illustration and drawing from your imagination!

NW Teen Coding Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

This six-week coding club for teens will use Google CS First curriculum to learn computer science fundamentals. Students will use Scratch to program a series of fun projects. No previous coding experience necessary!

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

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

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

U.S. Citizenship Classes

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

FAFSA Completion Workshop

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

If you are high school student and would like help completing your FAFSA paperwork, come to this event.  You will be walked through the paperwork step-by-step.  Make sure to bring any relevant information with you.  Parents are welc