LATE OPENING:

Due to the Memorial Marathon, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will open at 12pm on Saturday, April 27th and at 2:30pm on Sunday, April 28th.

GeekCon '23: The Return!

All Day
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Live Performances & Entertainment, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Star Wars fan? Game of Thrones fan? Comic book fan? Pokemon fan? LIBRARY fan? If you answered yes to everything above (and even more not mentioned) join us for Downtown Library's GeekCon 2023! Escape rooms, crafts, mini-panels, Cosplay fashion show, ...

Bilingual Storytime with Rainbow Fleet

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, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Please join us for a bilingual storytime with Rainbow Fleet.  ...

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. 

GeekCon '23: Bottlecap Magnets

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:
Let's kick off GeekCon '23 with a craft for all ages, bottlecap magnets!  We supply the materials and you supply the enthusiasm! Supplies are limited, registration suggested but not required. *Younger children may need help from a parent 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.

Second Saturday 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: 23
Event Description:
Join us the second Saturday of each month 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 read...

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. 

Zumba in the Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Description:
Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fit...

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

GeekCon '23: Anime Theater

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Event Description:
As part of GeekCon '23 we will be showing family friendly Anime in the 46th Star Auditorium. All are welcome to attend.  ...

GeekCon '23: Board Games

10:00am - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Come and play classic favorites like Battleship and Connect Four, or more recent bestsellers like Zombie Dice and Apples to Apples! Board games promote creativity and foster positive skills like sportsmanship and logical reasoning. The library is a great place to meet up with your friends and try out new games!

Do you like Board games? If so, join us in the Friends Event room for some free play Board Games. You are also welcome to bring you own game(s) to play with friends. ...

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.

Outreach at GeekCon

10:00am - 4:00pm
24/7 Library Kiosk at Mitch Park
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Library Branch: 24/7 Library Kiosk at Mitch Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:
Library and Summer Reading outreach at Geek Con. ...

Geek Con Escape Room: Escape the Supervillain's Lair!

10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Do you have what it takes to escape from the volcano lair of the evil Dr. Darkness? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in our new escape room! ...

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. 

Book Club- When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar

11:00am - 12:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Book club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM at Warr Acres . This month we will be reading When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar. Copies are available at Warr Acres Library until they are gone, or you can reserve a copy through the ...

Read & Romp! : Geek Con

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!   This ...

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. 

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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

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!

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. 

GeekCon '23: Art Journaling

11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

jour·nal (jûr′nəl)  n.  1.  a. A personal record of occurrences, experiences, and reflections kept on a regular basis; a diary  Have you ever wanted to start a Journal? Many famous writers, artists and original thinkers of 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.

Cancelled

Fiestas De Las Americas Artist Alley Informational Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Join an informational session to learn about how to apply for the Artist Alley and Artist Gallery at the 2023 Fiestas de las Americas in Historic Capitol Hill!  ...

GeekCon '23: Candy Sushi

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:
Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity! Discover a new twist on sushi! Put your own spin on this Japanese-style recipe using Rice Crispies treats, swedish...

Geek Con Escape Room: Escape the Supervillain's Lair!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Do you have what it takes to escape from the volcano lair of the evil Dr. Darkness? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in our new escape room! ...

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. 

GeekCon '23: OKC Improv

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Do you like games? Do you like to laugh? Do you like Improve? If you answered "yes" to all three, then join OKC Improv at GeekCon '23 for a performance of hilarious proportions! ...

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
Registration 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. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle stren...

MURDER, MYSTERY & MAYHEM- Escape Room

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:
Another unsolved murder in this seemingly perfect little town? Gasp! Who can save our little town? A shadow has been cast upon the once sunny town of Agloe. In the past twenty years, many people have gone missing and it seems unlikely th...

GeekCon '23: Harry Potter Wands

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:
Instead of just waiting around for an acceptance letter to magic school, create your own magic by creating your very own Harry Potter wand using chopsticks, hot glue, paint and your imagination!  *This craft uses a hot glue gun, parental guid...

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
Registration 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.

This month's Zoom book club meeting we're discussing "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand.Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month. Si...

The Wide World of Tabletop Gaming

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:
Have you ever wanted to play a roleplaying game with your friends, but not known where to start? Has Dungeons and Dragon lost its appeal? Do you have an idea for a campaign, but you're not sure how to integrate it into DND 5e? If the answer to any of...

Wood Burning Canvas Tote Bag

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Teens, join us to decorate your own canvas tote bag with a wood burner. ...

2nd Saturday GameFest

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (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. Playing games is also a great way to reduce stress and boos...

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
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!  We'll meet together on the 2nd Saturday of the month to work o...

Geek Con Escape Room: Escape the Supervillain's Lair!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Do you have what it takes to escape from the volcano lair of the evil Dr. Darkness? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in our new escape room! ...

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. 

GeekCon '23: Cosplay Fashion Show

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Live Performances & Entertainment, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Join us in-person at the Downtown Library for the GeekCon Cosplay Fashion show! Dress as your favorite character from any fandom, book, TV show, movie, or game, or invent your own original character! The Contest is open to all and you can sign-up in ...