October Junior Book Box Pickup

All Day
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:
Box pickup week for registrants of the Fall Junior Book Box. Participants will have one week to pick their box up once they have been notified it is ready.  ...

October Little Book Box Pickup

All Day
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:
Box pickup week for registrants of the Fall Little Book Box. Participants will have one week to pick their box up once they have been notified it is ready.  ...

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...

Positive Tomorrows

9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Area (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:
Storytime and playtime with Positive Tomorrows Pre-K.  ...

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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!

This session is recommended for older 3s and up. Younger and older siblings are always welcome. ...

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. 

123! Play with Me!

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: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one. A differe...

123! Play with Me!

10:00am - 11:00am
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Children's Area (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one. A differe...

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.

S.A.L.T. 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...

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: 484
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 Jam

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: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us as we read books, play instruments, and jam out for a musical good time. This story time is perfect for ages 2-5. Siblings are always welcome.  ...

Tai Chi for Better Balance

10:00am - 11:00am
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility. This six-week class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body, and spirit through a series o...

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.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

10:30am - 11:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

This session is recommended for older 3s and up. Younger and older siblings are always welcome. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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 wh...

123! Play with Me!

10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one. A differe...

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

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. 

Cancelled

Book Club -The Hacienda by Isabel Canas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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.

Book club meets one Monday each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres meeting room. This month we will be reading The Hacienda by Isabel Canas. Copies are available at the Warr Acres Library until they are gone, or you can reserve a copy th...

Quilting & Crafting

11:00am - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection! ...

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES (HSE)

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM.  High School Equivalence (HSE) classes are designed to prepare adults for the HiSET exa...

Beginner English as a Second Language (ESL)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to help adult...

Cardboard Challenge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Cardboard is amazing! Come find out what you can create out of this amazing resource. We'll provide the cardboard and tools, you just need to bring the enthusiasm and creativity to make something. What can you make? A plane? A house? A spaceship or a...

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. 

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.

Mummy Crafts (Ages 5-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:
Get into the spirit of the season with these cute and easy mummy crafts for kids.  ...

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

Teen Leadership Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
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...

Book Tasting (1st - 3rd)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:
Expand your readers' palates with a book tasting. You will be able to "taste" or sample 4 - 5 books to find your next great read and maybe a book or two that you thought you'd never look at. Books will be geared towards 1st - 3rd grade students. ...

Rocket Readers

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:
Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills. This event is an in person event. Sign up for ...

Total Wellness with OCCHD / Salud Total

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour and fifteen minutesevery week for eight weeks. All class participants have a goal...

Reading Pals

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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. In the Reading Pals program, we pair community reading mentors (Older Pals) with young readers in kinderga...

CLC Adult Basic Education

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Reading Help
Event Description:
Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes focus on reading, writing, math and spelling...

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes Online (ESL)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This online introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to he...

Virtual Rocket Readers

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. This event is an online event. Regist...

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.

Yoga

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level yoga classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, bet...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Virtual Rocket Readers

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. This event is an online event. Regist...

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.

Voting 101 and Q&A with the Oklahoma Election Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:
Can I register to vote online? How do I find unbiased information? How do mail-in and provisional ballots work?  It's National Voter Education Week. Make an impact! Catch up on everything you need to know about voting in Oklahoma and get your...

Virtual Rocket Readers

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. This event is an online event. Regist...

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.

Virtual Rocket Readers

8:00pm - 8:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills. This event is an online event. Regist...

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.