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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 or fitness is critical for staying active reducing risk falls. The SAIL p...

Baby Storytime - Ages Birth-1

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.  Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes focus on reading, writing, ma...

Community & Coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Visit us for a little "caffeination", conversation and education! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and we'll be there to answer questions about library services and events. There will also be a selection of new materials for you to peruse and check out.

Join us in the Creation Station to learn about any current events in the city council or state legislature. There will even have more information about our new library opening at the end of 2023! A representative from League of Women Voter's will...

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.

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

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
Registration Required
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. The class meets twice a wee...

Morning Movie Club

10:15am - 12:15pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:
Morning Movie Club is a weekly opportunity to watch international films and documentaries in the comfort of the library! Each week, we will be watching a different movie about exciting topics and interesting people, so come join us! ...

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. This will be a fun, interactive way for parent...
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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
Event Description:
The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility. This six-week class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body, and spirit through a series o...

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.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to help adult learn...

MLC Nominating Committee Meeting

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Lunar New Year Paint & Sip

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
新年快乐! Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! Happy New Year! Celebrate Lunar New Year with us by painting a cute Year of the Rabbit design and sipping on traditional Chinese teas! We'll also craft a rabbit luminary to light up the dark nights. For ages 12-18. ...

Coding With Cubetto (Ages 3-6)

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Do you want to give your child a foundation for learning coding as they get older?  Well meet Cubetto! Cubetto is a wooden robot that requires no screen time to teach your child the basic skills they need to start their coding journey.  Chi...

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

Australian Crafts Day

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
Event Description:
Happy Australia Day! Let’s celebrate this great continent by learning about some of the animals that live there. We’ll learn about the blue-ringed octopus and its incredibly deadly venom, why the peacock spider does a fun dance and has a back that lo...

January Boredom Busters

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
A new year is upon us. Let the fun begin! Stop by the Southern Oaks Library starting at 4pm, we will have a craft and some games to play.  While supplies last. All ages welcome.  ...

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. 

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

Crazy 8s Math Club: 3rd-5th Grade

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:
Crazy 8s is a math club unlike any other! It offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. Increase your math-literacy skills by attending this 8-week math club. Registration is required. This club is designed ...

Children Reading to Dogs

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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.

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
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Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:
Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Brrr! This month we're experimenting with ice. Join us to feel the difference blubber makes, watch salt and color interact with ice...

Winter Scene Acrylic Painting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:
Teens, come follow a walkthrough to paint your own beautiful winter scene using acrylic paints. ...

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: **STAFF USE ONLY**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.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to help adult learn...

Americans and the Holocaust Film Series: The US and the Holocaust

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Description:
The Metropolitan Library System is proud to present the Ken Burns documentary, The U.S. and the Holocaust. This event is a part of a series of events surrounding the Americans and the Holocaust Touring Exhibit on display at the Downtown Oklahoma City...

Disclaimer(s)

Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

Constellation Canvas

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:
Put your creative energy to work and learn a little about constellations while you're at it! We're going to make an art canvas with a light up constellation of your choice. Everything you need is provided, space is limited so sign up soon!  ...
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D&D Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Calling all adventurers! Have you always wondered what Dungeons & Dragons was all about? Join us to get started in the exciting world of D&D! This is a game in which we foster teamwork, responsibility, and friendships. If you've been curious but u...

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.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to help...

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. ...

The ABC's of Credit

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Computers & Technology
Event Description:
Get your financial house in order! The time to check your credit report is before you need to go shopping for a car, apply for a job, or look for a home. Learn how to monitor your credit and obtain timely, accurate and trustworthy information about y...

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. Tutors will be available to teach Engli...