Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!  This event is held at multiple location...

LitFest: Storytime with author Anita Schlaht

10:00am - 10:30am
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:
This is part of the LitFest Closing Event. Join author Anita Schlaht as she reads from her book JUST PLAYING and engages with children for a storytime. The author will be available to take questions after the story time. Register early OR just...

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. 

First Look Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Want to see what's new at the library? Come to First Look Storytime to check out the library's newest picture books! Attendees will connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, and books at this storytime held in the children's area....

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

OKC Ballet's Coffee & Dance for Older Adults (50+)

10:00am - 11:00am
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Join the Oklahoma City Ballet for a fun hour of experiencing the joy of dancing together! Designed for ages 50+, this class will be a hybrid dance class offering seated and standing options based on varied abilities. Dance is a great way to work on b...

LitFest: Closing Event

10:00am - 4:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 138
Event Description:
Join us for an all in-person closing event for LitFest. The day's events are found attached (to the left here!) 10am: -Self Editing with Staci Mauney -Storytime with Anita Schlaht 11am: -Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Embracing Who Yo...

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.

LitFest: Storytime with author Kenda Henthorn

11:00am - 11:30am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:
Join author Kenda Henthorn as she reads from her book and engages with children for a storytime. The author will be available to take questions after the story time. ** This is one of many events happening for LitFest 2022, which runs Aug 20 - Sep...

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Houseplant Care with Selva Plant Studio + PLANT GIVEAWAY

11:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Join us and local plant expert / plant studio owner Javier Hernandez to learn all about houseplants! Javier is the owner of Selva ("jungle") Plant Studio in OKC and will be bringing lots of plants for you to observe and study up-close. There will...

LitFest: Storytime with author Susan Meyers

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:
Join author Susan Meyers as she reads from her book and engages with children for a storytime. The author will be available to take questions after the story time. ** This is one of many events happening for LitFest 2022, which runs Aug 20 - Sept ...

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. 

LitFest: Storytime with author Natalee Creech

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:
Join author Natalee Creech as she reads from her book and engages with children for a storytime. The author will be available to take questions after the story time. ** ** This is one of many events happening for LitFest 2022, which runs Aug 2...

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. 

LitFest Choctaw: Library Write-In

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:
No matter what you write, carving out time in your busy schedule can be the most difficult part of writing. Well, no more! LitFest presents Library Write-In. Bring your laptop or notebook -- whatever you use to write -- and drop in on this commun...

Almonte Tech Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Programming Room A (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:
Learning new technology can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Your Metropolitan Library System librarians are here to help ease your worries whether you're interested in setting up a new device, learning more about a software, wri...

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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

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:
LEGO Club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that playing with LEGOS can teach children. Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LE...

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Safe and Secure: Recognizing Scams

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom A (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Learn the signs of an internet or phone scam! There are many fraudsters willing to take as much as they can, and though there are protections in place like spam filters, some will get through. This class covers not only some common scams aimed at adu...

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:
Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults! This month, we will be reading Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. After unleashing forbidden magic, bei...

Saturday Crafternoon - Collagraph Printmaking

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Join us each month for a Saturday Crafternoon and learn a new creative skill. Each month will feature a different type of craft, including book binding, print making, calligraphy and hand lettering, stamp making, and more! Ages 12-18, register be...

Yúmare Mexican Folkloric Dancers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Event Description:
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a performance by Yúmare Mexican Folkloric Dancers Inc., an Oklahoma City-based non profit organization established to promote traditional and regional dances of Mexico by emphasizing education of its history, trad...

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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.

The Ralph Ellison Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) *** STAFF ONLY ***
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

The Ralph Ellison Book Club is an open book club without required reading. You will choose a title you like that fits the monthly theme or genre. For the month of September, please share a book that was "hard to put down". These captivating books ...