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.

Pride Trailblazer Kit

All Day
Capitol Hill Library
Required
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Celebrate Pride Month with a family-friendly kit! Kits will include a pride flag, pronoun pin, stickers, coloring pages, and reading lists to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ trailblazers who paved the way and made history. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

DHS Resource Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 1 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help! This event is held at multiple locations acro...

Full Steam Ahead: Kitchen Table Science

9:00am - 6:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you.  Pickup available at Choct...

Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work student for help!  This event is held at multiple locations across the Metropolitan...

Storytime

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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!

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhy...

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. 

Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

10:00am - 11:00am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim!  This program is a part of TRIAD, a collaborative effort between the Sheriff's office, local police departments and senior citizens working togethe...
Cancelled

Lego Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Mixture Magic with Science Museum Oklahoma

10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Mixing things together is so fun! Seeing how different liquids, solids, colors—and maybe even magnets—treat each other is what we’re going to do in this explorative, hands-on program! ...

Music Monday!

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

This program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings and children of all ages are always welcome. ...

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Online
Required
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 485
Event Description:
Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support and class can be modified depending on fitness lev...

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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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
Registration 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!

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance

10:30am - 11:30am
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children   Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about the history of the music, dance, and costumes. You may even learn a few s...

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: School age children. The Oklahoma Violin ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at a...

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhy...

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. 

Music Monday!

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: Family Programs
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

This program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings and children of all ages are always welcome. ...

Live Piano in the Atrium

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Enjoy beautiful piano playing provided by a wonderful volunteer in our atrium every Monday and Friday from 12pm-1pm. Bring your lunch or grab a bite from Not Your Average Joe's Coffee Shop located right next door.  ...

Summer Meal

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 PM at Ralph Ellison Library.  Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program.  ...

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.

Bookish Best Friends with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
(Age range: 3—12) Clifford and Emily Elizabeth, Harry and Ron, Elephant and Piggie, The Baby-Sitter’s Club—children’s literature is full of best friends and groups that stick by each other through thick and thin. Bring your best friend and do fun STE...

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS: CLIPS AND HIPS DANCE

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children   Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about the history of the music, dance, and costumes. You may even learn a few s...

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Offsite (Harrah)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: School age children. The Oklahoma Violin ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an ear...

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:
Celebrate Summer Reading at the Capitol Hill Library! There will be crafts, activities, games, and snacks for everyone's enjoyment. Sign up for Summer Reading while you're here! ...
Cancelled

Game Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Juneteenth Community Art Project

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:
Pop in to the Edmond Library to help create a Community Art Project in celebration of Juneteenth. Each participant will choose and color in a transparent image. Images range in level of complexity and detail, so all ages and ability levels are welcom...

3D Printing and Design

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer! Registration ...

Children Reading to Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
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.

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

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Teen Leadership Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:
Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display&n...

Tech Tutoring

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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. ...

D&D Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration 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 is a game in which we foster teamwork, responsibility, and friendships. If you've been curious but u...

Forensic Osteology for Adults: Human Skulls with the Museum of Osteology

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:
The Forensic Osteology class introduces adult participants to forensic science and osteology. Participants will learn about what information specialists can discover by examining human osteological remains and about careers related to forensic scienc...