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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.

Kids STEAM - Take Home Kit

All Day
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Let's heat things up! Learn the science of invisible ink and expanding soap. ** You will need a microwave for the soap activity ...

Teen Take & Make Lit Kit

All Day
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! These Lit Kits include supplies for fun activities inspired by books on the Intermediate or High School Sequoyah list. Supplies are limited. Please register to ...

Disclaimer(s)

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!

Almonte Library in the Wild

9:00am - 12:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Offsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:
Need Assistance or a take-home kit? The Almonte Library will be at Trinity Lutheran Church available to sign you up for summer reading, log points, or answer any general questions. We hope you stop by to see us this summer! Come grab one of our ta...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Clay Pot Mushroom Take-Home Kit

9:00am - 12:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors Patio (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Your kit will include everything you need to create several clay pot mushrooms for your garden, patio, or any area you choose. Adding these colorful Terra Cotta Mushrooms to your garden or indoor decor, will add color and life creating a magical scen...

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 6:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
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 students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!  This event is held at multiple location...

Storytime

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: 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!

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: 6
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...

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. 

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!...

Art Time

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: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:
Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art....

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
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. 

Tuesdays Together

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:
Join us for a fun event at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and create excitement about reading! Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, games, crafts, 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. 

Women's Coffee

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:
Join us for Women's Community Coffee and Conversation.  Bring a topic you would like to discuss. ...

Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile

10:00am - 2:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outside (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers, and formula or food while supplies last.  Eligible age: birth t...

Tech Tutoring

10:00am - 10:30pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. ...

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Storytime

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: 1

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

10:30am - 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: 1
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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play"

10:30am - 11:30am
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children   An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestest" friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all....

Story & Song: Measurement & 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: 15
Event Description:
Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! Our theme of the week is: Measurement and Counting! Connect virtually with other children and caregivers as you enjoy interactive books, songs, rhymes, and more from the comfort of your home. ...

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.

Southern Oaks Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

New members are always welcome! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month. Check out the event calendar for book clubs in other Metro librari...

Summer Meal

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Lobby (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.

Midweek Makers: Science Explorers!

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:
Are you curious about the world around you? Do you enjoy getting a little messy to learn something new? If so, come join us for afternoons loaded with messy, exciting scientific exploration! This month's theme is: Botany - The scientific study of ...

Bookish Best Friends with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
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 STEAM activities with...

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music! Whether it's visiting a farm where instruments grow ...

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play"

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors Patio (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children   An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestest" friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all....

Disclaimer(s)

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

Reading Buddies

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

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Family LEGO Challenge

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

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

The Summer Reading Theme is "All Together Now!" Come and work together to build The Millennium Falcon and other Star Wars builds!  ...

The Mad Alchemist’s Dungeon with Science Museum Oklahoma

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:
A tabletop-style game that focuses on cooperation and real world scientific puzzle solving. ...

Escaping Northanger Abbey with Science Museum Oklahoma

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Regency-era fans will need to use teamwork and all their wits in this immersive, themed escape room. Ages 18+, registration required. ...

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music! Whether it's visiting a farm where instruments grow ...

Let's Play Chess

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jones Library
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Ready, Set,...Chess! Come and join us for an evening of chess. All skill levels ages 10 and up are welcome! Come if you are interested in learning how to play or if you are looking for a fun competitive game....

Bethany Writing Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
This event is a reccuring series for a critique group of writers. The group required pre-registration. If you're interested, a new session will begin in September 2023.  ...