This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Guess How Many Books are in the Ralph Ellison Library?

All Day
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

In honor of National Library Week, the Ralph Ellison Library will be hosting a little contest. We would like to invite you to guess how many books are in our library's collection. One guess per person.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-PreK
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

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.

Banned Book Book Club For Parents

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but what are they all about? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading them, but also discussing them!

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

Messy Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Midwest City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark.  Supplies will be provided.  

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Knitty Committee

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writer Meetup- Camp NaNo Edition

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

This is a drop-in gathering time for writers to work on anything they choose and a chance to build community with other writers, as well as brainstorm and discuss all things writing.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Looking for a way to engage your kids in a fun, educational, and delicious activity?

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

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (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.

Book Club- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres Library Reading Area. This month we will be reading Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Around the World: DANCE! 2024

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Choose Your Adventure and let’s take another trip around the world – through DANCE! Audiences will be "transported" to different countries or regions of the world through the medium of dance.

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

LEGO Lounge

11:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 4th Floor Conference Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come and go all day and visit our LEGO lounge. Use some of our provided prompts and see what you can create. Display your creations around the room for others to enjoy throughout the day. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puzzle Swap

11:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 4th Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Leave a Puzzle take a Puzzle! Bring a boxed puzzle in good condition and swap it out for a new to you puzzle. You are welcome to switch as many as you'd like one for one. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Zine Makerspace

11:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Explore new forms of creativity through making zines (DIY, independent magazines). Materials will be provided for assembling collages, drawing, and other classic creative expressions used in zine making.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

One registration per family. Families will complete the project together. 

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

ScissorTales

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

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

Insect Adventure

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Have you dreamed of holding a foot-long millipede, petting a tarantula, or looking into a living honey bee hive?Join us for a presentation by OSU's Insect Adventures!

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

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Midwest City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark.  Supplies will be provided.  

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Interview Fair

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

A drop-in event for teens interested in being a summer volunteer. We will talk to you about the opportunity and help you set up interviews.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Watercolor Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

It's time for watercolor painting! Sign up today for our class by Jim Pourtorkan, local artist. All supplies provided. just bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library E-Resource: Tech Help

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Computers & Technology
Event Description:

Learn about all the e-resources available to you with your Library Card! We can get you set-up for digital books, magazines, movies, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Bunch Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Required
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Looking for a way to engage your kids in a fun, educational, and delicious activity?

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

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"The Office" Team Trivia

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Description:

Test your knowledge of Dunder Mifflin and the quirky staff of "The Office" with our latest round of team trivia at the library! Do you know what children's TV show Michael Scott "starred on" as a kid? What about the names of all of Angela's cats?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Club - Science Fun!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Offsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres STEM Club! The second Saturday of each month we will explore and learn something new in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. 

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

Come and Go Bug Zoo

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Have you dreamed of holding a foot-long millipede, petting a tarantula, or looking into a living honey bee hive?

Check out OSU's Insect Adventures come and go Bug Zoo! Meet a professional Entomologist and see live arthropods! 

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

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Oklahoma Room Tours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Oklahoma Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Join us for a tour of the Oklahoma Room, Metro's location for rare books and books by Oklahomans and about Oklahomans. We'll demo scanning of archival materials and show you what Special Collections and Research has to offer.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Drop In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Careers & Jobs
Event Description:

Calling all teens ages 12-18! Are you interested in volunteering at the library this summer? Drop by any time between 2-4PM and meet with our Teen Volunteer Supervisor to get all your questions answered.