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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Baby Storytime - Ages Birth-1

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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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: 0

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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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: 12
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

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, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Asian Culture Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afterschool Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us afterschool from 4-5 pm at The Ralph Ellison Library for Afterschool Art Club.
The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside for you each week to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

3d Printer Escape Room

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

You and your friends are about to start a tour of 3D Tech Labs when you find out that Professor Maker has a surprising secret. She has 3D printed a lock with a button inside.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Children's Area (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

Join us in the children's area of the Belle Isle library for Children Reading to Dogs! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Board Game Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Board Game Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Digital skills are essential when it comes to keeping up or advancing in our technological environment. The Choctaw Library is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Center Oklahoma to provide our community with a computer basics program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 event is in the "Adults" group.
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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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Gardening for Beginners

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn how to grow a vegetable garden even if you’ve never planted a seed in your life! We'll cover the basics – soil, water, seed – that guarantee your first garden will be a delicious success.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.