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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Wiggly Wednesdays

9:00am - 10:00am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

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

Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 5:00pm
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 in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Booster Seat Distribution

9:30am - 11:30am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Oklahoma State Department of Health will be available to assist parents with children answer questions about car seats and distribute car seats to parents with children who are under 4'9" tall.  The Child, Parent or Legal Guardian of the Chil

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind

10:00am - 11:00am
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind helps older adults understand the many ways they can maintain a healthy brain.

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

Messy Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Join us for a totally fabulous messy playtime!  We will have a variety of stations where your child can touch and play with objects of all different kinds.  Not only is this event fun, but it helps you introduce new vocabulary to your ch

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. 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

10:00am - 11:00am
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
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.

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.

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

Wiggly Wednesdays

10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

New Old Games

10:00am - 12:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

This workshop is filled with fun, low to no tech games from the Cokesbury Game Book. Learn games that children and families played before video games!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

ONIE Project - Proyecto ONIE

10:00am - 2:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Looking for fun recipes, healthy living tips, details about supplemental nutrition assistance programs for farmer's markets, and more?

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

Baby Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, 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. 

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

Wiggly Wednesdays SIGNUP REQUIRED

11:00am - 12:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Required
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

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

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.

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

Community Room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Nicoma Park Library
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Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snapology: Combat Robots

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a head-to-head combat mission?

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

Teens & Tweens: Crochet Camp

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Teens & Tweens! By request, we are hosting a crochet camp this summer at the Edmond Library! Camp will run one hour a week for three weeks, and is for ages 10 through 18.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

The Age of Impressionism for Kids with OKCMOA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

 

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

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

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

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

Game Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

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

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings. Children will have the opportunity to practice building motor skills, following directions, socializing with others, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship Classes

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Zoom - CLC (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship process in this class made possibly by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Total Wellness

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss program for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour a week for eight weeks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
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. 
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

BIPOC Book Club: Year of the Tiger

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
Required
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Join our BIPOC Book Club to read fiction and non-fiction books from Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color authors every month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Regency-era fans will need to use teamwork and all their wits in this immersive, themed escape room. Ages 18+.  Get here early.  Only the first 10 people will be able to participate.

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

Southern Oaks Video Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

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!

Southern Oaks Game Night!  This game night is for anyone under 18 years of age.  We will have the Wii and some XBox306's.  Adults can browse the library while children enjoy some games we remember playing.  Please join us for a