Take-Home Kit: 4th of July Red, White, and Blue

All Day
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
This kit has two fun activities to get ready for July. Put together a pet magnet, and do some Q-tip painting.  ...

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.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Giant Parachute Play (Birth-5)

10:00am - 10:45am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Attending parachute playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills and engage in physical activity! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as following directions, socializing with others, building vocabulary, and engaging in big body play that uses large and dynamic movement. Parachute play may be paired with props, songs, and books. 

For this giant parachute play we will have multiple parachutes going at once.  This will allow us to separate groups by age to ensure that peer groups stay together.  If you have two children, we will typically have them with the younger of...

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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. 

Read with a Ranger

10:00am - 10:45am
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, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us for a storytime with a National Park Ranger. ...

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. 

Tai Chi 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, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:
Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library. This traditional Tai Chi class includes 8 forms that emphasize balance and flexibility. Open to all fitness levels....

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. 

OKC Mobile Market

10:30am - 11:30am
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food. Mob...

Dehydrating 101

11:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Learn how to dehydrate herbs, tomatoes, and make fruit leather.  After the class, make sure to check out some of our gardening tools! ...

LGBTQ+ Law

11:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Do you want to change your name or gender marker but you're not sure how to go about it? Are you interested in learning more about adoption? Do you need to know more about what happens with your children if you and your spouse get divorced? Join the ...

PRIDE: Rainbow Bash!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Let's celebrate Pride y'all!  Kids and families are invited for a Rainbow Bash to celebrate OKC Pride! This party will feature a pride themed storytime, dance party, crafts, plus lots and lots of rainbows!  ...

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. 

Beginner's Yoga

11:30am - 1:00pm
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
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...

OKC Mobile Market

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food. Mob...

Outreach at Penn Square Mall

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Come visit us at Penn Square Mall during our Neighborhood Arts performance to sign up for Summer Reading or get a library card! ...
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Safe Kids Oklahoma Resource Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Stop by the library to visit with Safe Kids Oklahoma and learn about Bike & Pedestrian Safety! ...

OKC Mobile Market

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food. Mob...

Build a Buddy with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Age range: 3—12. Do you like Pokémon, Digimon, and other monster catching games? This is the perfect program for you! Come and make your very own pal with whom to go on all your adventures and quests! Registration is highly recommended as spots ...

Escaping Northanger Abbey with the Science Museum of Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Regency-era fans will need to use teamwork and all their wits in this immersive, themed escape room. ...

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson. Filled with terrible puns, corny jokes, and ridiculous slapstick comedy, "The Mis...

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults! This month, we will be discussing The Honeys by Ryan La Sala. After his twin sister Caroline dies under h...

The Age of Impressionism for Kids with OKCMOA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:
Learn artistic skills and make a beautiful piece of art! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism. Then, create your own masterpiece to take home.    ...

LGBTQ+ Law

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Do you want to change your name or gender marker but you're not sure how to go about it? Are you interested in learning more about adoption? Do you need to know more about what happens with your children if you and your spouse get divorced? Join the ...

Insect Adventure!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Meet live insects and their relatives up close and get answers to all those questions that have been "bugging" you from a professional entomologist.  All ages welcome.  ...

Read Along, Quilt Along

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt or are you a quilter looking for a new challenge? Join us for our first read along, quilt along.   Each month we will listen to a new chapter of the chosen book, learn a new quilting technique with...

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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.

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

The Age of Impressionism for Teens with OKCMOA

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:
Explore painting in the Impressionist style. Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism and create your own work of art to take home.    ...

Forensic Osteology for Adults: Human Skulls with Museum of Osteology

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:
The Forensic Osteology class introduces participants to forensic science and osteology. Attendees will learn what information specialists can learn by examining human osteological remains and careers related to forensic science. You will examine diff...

Escaping Northanger Abbey with the Science Museum of Oklahoma

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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. ...