WEATHER CLOSURE:

Due to the forecast of severe weather, all Metropolitan Libraries will close at 2pm today, 5/6/2024.

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.

Have a Cup of Tea at Wright Library

9:00am - 11:30am
Wright Library
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Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Meeting Space (Wright)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come have a cup of tea at Metropolitan Library System's most historic library before the Stockyard's City St. Patrick's Parade. Stop in and bring the family for a spot of tea on us!

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.

Pretend Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for a morning of fun and imagination. There will be different Dramatic Play stations and invitations available for kiddos. Pretend to be a veterinarian, or a mailman, or a cook, or many other fun pretend scenarios.

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. 

Second Saturday Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Del City Library
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us the second Saturday of each month for storytime at the Del City 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. 

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a craft.

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. 

Knitting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Read & Romp!

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: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us each Saturday for Read & Romp! Each week we alternate between storytime and playtime. Connect with you and your child's community, make friends, strengthen your kiddo's literacy skills, and have some fun with us!  

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. 

Stories & Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

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!

Society of Urban Poets Learn about Poetry

11:00am - 1:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:

Join the Society of Urban Poets to study and write about the different genres of poetry. It will be a time of poets learning poetry.

Space Saturday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Looking for an out-of-this-world way to kick-off spring break? Join us at the Del City Library to learn a little space science, explore constellations, and more!

Beginner's Yoga

1:00pm - 2:15pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from Meditative Yoga classes taught by Charles Swindall a 12 year Certified Meditation and Yoga Instructor.

Book Bunch Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Zoom (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

At this month's book club meeting we're discussing "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!

Downtown Crochet Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet Club!

Women in Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Quick! Name as many women artists as you can! How many did you come up with? Did you name Georgia O’Keeffe? Frida Kahlo? What about Mary Edmonia Lewis, Nampeyo, Hannah Höch, Alma Thomas, or Yayoi Kusama?

2nd Saturday GameFest

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and spend time playing games together. Playing games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

BIGFOOT IN OKLAHOMA

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join the Native Oklahoma Bigfoot Research Organization (NOBRO) to learn more about the search for Bigfoot in Oklahoma!