WEATHER CLOSURE:

Due to the forecast of severe weather, all Metropolitan Libraries will close at 2pm today, 5/6/2024.

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

Back To School Bash

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Go back to school in style with these fun crafts - decorate canvas pencil pouches, create duct tape pencil toppers and fun pens, and make a school-year keepsakes box.

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.

Fall Beginner Gardening

10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Isle Library
Required
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

This class will help you create and start a fall garden at home, whether you are indoor, outdoor, or limited space you can garden! You will learn how to pick the right fertilizers, seeds, and how to solve weed and pest troubles.

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

Playtime

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
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come play at the Warr Acres 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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

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

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Children's Area (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Create! Painting for Adults

11:00am - 12:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Do you like to paint? Well, here's the program for you! This class is one that allows you to let go and create a piece of art that YOU enjoyed creating.

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.

Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

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

Read & Romp!

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!  

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.

Stories & Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

DIY Desert Terrariums

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own vessel to make a beautiful desert terrarium with us! We'll provide the plants and supplies, you just bring a small vessel of your choice to contain it.

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 event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Makerspace Crafternoon

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: The Makerspace (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us on Saturdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Saturday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Home Depot Program: Keepsake Box

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Hammer, Screwdriver, and Wood Glue! Oh My!

On August 26th starting at 1:30pm, Home Depot will be here at the Southern Oaks Library helping to build and design a Keepsake box. 

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.

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.

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

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint & Sip

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of painting and mocktails! We'll be guided through a video tutorial step-by-step by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we relax, chat, and enjoy some light refreshments. 

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.

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

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

Board Game Explosion!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Game on! Put away your electronic devices for an hour or two and have fun with real, live people. A variety of board games will be available, appropriate for ages 10 and up. Bring your friends! Bring your parents!

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

Recycled Creation Station

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Use recycled materials to create whatever you wish! Geared at children ages 5 and older and their guardians.

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.

Home Depot Program: Keepsake Box

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Hammer, Screwdriver, and Wood Glue! Oh My!

On August 26th starting at 3:00pm, Home Depot will be here at the Southern Oaks Library helping to build and design a Keepsake box. 

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.