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The Almonte Library is closed while we move into a temporary location at the east end of the same shopping center. A reopening date will be announced soon.

Due to flooding, the Luther Library is closed and will remain closed until repairs can be made. Please return borrowed titles to other library locations.

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Beginners Tai Chi

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywher...

Toddler Playtime Ages 1-3

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: 0
Event Description:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Please register individually by child's name. ...

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

9:30am - 10:15am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:
Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! We will rotate between playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play; but no matter what we are doing we will have fun, so com...

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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.

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
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!

Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles! If you have children spanning multiple age groups, please choose the session that works best for you!...

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...

Tech tutoring

10:00am - 10:30am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:
Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you.  ...

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:00am - 11:00am
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, 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.

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. 

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
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 wh...

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. 

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:
Join us for storytime at the Del City 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 enj...

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

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
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...

Toddler Playtime Ages 1-3

10:30am - 11:00am
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: 9
Event Description:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Please register individually by child's name. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
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!

Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles! If you have children spanning multiple age groups, please choose the session that works best for you!...

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

10:30am - 11:15am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! We will rotate between playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play; but no matter what we are doing we will h...

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. 

Story & Song: Counting

11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Zoom (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:
Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! Our theme of the week is: Counting! Connect virtually with other children and caregivers as you enjoy interactive songs, stories, and rhymes from the comfort of your home. Register to receive...

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.

Stroke Awareness

11:00am - 12:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)*Offline*
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. In fact, globally about one in four adults over the age of twenty-five (25) will have a stroke in their lifetime. Most adults in the U.S. don’t know the B.E.F.A.S.T warning signs of stroke, and that stroke is...

Tots Tuesdays - 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: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us every Tuesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to new songs and stories...

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. 

Lunch Bunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:
Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection. The book selection for February is Booth by Karen Joy Fowler. Call, vi...

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:
Enjoy a good mystery? Join our book club and meet up with other armchair sleuths to discuss your favorite mysteries. The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1 PM. Registration required. Space is limited.  ...

Teen DnD

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Grab your bow and ready your dancing lights, as we prepare for battle! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons, led by librarians and even teens like you, on the Choctaw Library patio. Newbies, novices, and experts welcome. This is a teen program....
Cancelled

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...

Children Reading to Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Children's Area (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

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.

Harrah TCG Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Are the best like no one ever was? Do you play with the heart of the cards? Did you planeswalk to Ravnica? The join us at the Harrah TCG club as we play our favorite trading card games. Open to all experience levels.     ...

TINKER TIME, THINKER TIME (KIDS AGES 5-12): Build-a-LEGO-Tower Challenge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Come build with us! Each month we'll use our hands and brains to engineer, code or create. Be prepared for something FUN! Build a skyscraper that can withstand an earthquake, work within a budget, and find out if you are more successful on your ...

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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. 

Dungeons & Dragons Teen Guild

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Are you ready for adventure? Dungeons & Dragons is the original tabletop RPG! We welcome all players, from beginners to experienced. If you already have a character, feel free to bring it. If not, you can create a character sheet on https://www.dndb...
Cancelled

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every Tuesday for in-person Dungeons & Dragons. Teens of all skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. This program is for all teens ages 12-18....

After School Art Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Join us for After School Art Hour at the Midwest City Library! Connect with other children and caregivers while kiddos create masterpieces! Basic supplies will be provided by the library.  ...

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. 

Homework & Reading Help

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help
Event Description:
Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is through practice. Children are invited to practice reading with a staf...

The Young Storytellers Publishing Workshop

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:
Calling all young storytellers to this exciting new event at the library! If you have a story to tell, submit a brief summary and a sample page including text and illustrations to the Children's Desk by December 10th. Our selection committee will inv...

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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

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

Credit Repair Workshop: Five Factors that Affect Your Credit Score

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:
Join us at the Downtown Library as we explore credit scores and rehabilitation with Deprecia Sutter. Whether you are a recent high school graduate looking to build your credit from the ground up, an experienced borrower looking to grow your score, or...

Diabetes 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:
Join our local physician, Dr. Larry Ruffin, at the Choctaw Library on a discussion about diabetes. He will provide important information about diabetes and be available to answer your questions.  Registration required. Adults and Teens. ...

Making Sense of Medicare

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Offsite (Luther)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Making Sense of Medicare is a one hour interactive comprehensive workshop that covers everything you will want to know about Medicare. Many people are wary of those TV commercials with famous actors and athletes, but are they really telling the ...

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...

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually.  This program is intended for children learning to read or practicing reading aloud. ...

Adult Board Game Night: Zoom Edition!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:
The library is a great place to meet friends, play old and new board games while social distancing. Remember, games promote creativity and foster positive skills like sportsmanship and logical reasoning! Join us for a virtual game night held over Zoo...

¡Club de Hilo! / Yarn Club!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Programming Room A (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:
¿Tienes un proyecto de hilo en el que has estado trabajando? Únase a nosotros mientras nos reunimos en un espacio seguro para compartir nuestra experiencia en hilo y aprender unos de otros. Destacaremos patrones gratuitos y cómo conectarse con u...

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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

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually.  This program is intended for children learning to read or practicing reading aloud. ...