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.

Notice:

Due to maintenance work, the Midwest City Library will be closed Fr., 5/10.

Zumba in the Park

9:30am - 10:30am
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance

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. 

Art Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

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. 

Giant Play Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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. 

Genealogy 101

10:00am - 12:00pm
Del City Library
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 23

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.

GeekCon '24: The Phantom Geek

10:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Entire 4th Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Star Wars fan? Anime fan? Comic book fan? Pokémon fan? LIBRARY fan?If you answered yes to everything above (and even more not mentioned) join us for Downtown Library’s GeekCon 2024!

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

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (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!

"Echos of Tradition" presented by NASS

11:00am - 12:00pm
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

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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. 

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

Japanese Tea Ceremony

11:00am - 12:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us on Saturday May 18 at 11 am to immerse yourself in the beauty of a traditional Way of Tea Japanese tea ceremony, hosted by the Oklahoma Chado, Urasenke Chado school in Oklahoma, and the Japan America Society of Oklaho

ScissorTales

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Downtown Library
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. 

Speed Friending

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Almonte Library
Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Making friends, especially in adulthood, is hard. If you're struggling, you're not alone - at least not for much longer!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Book Discussion: The Library Book by Susan Orlean (5/18/24)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

We have six copies of The Library Book by Susan Orlean to give away for free.

Family Art Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

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. 

Kintsugi Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Kintsugi is the centuries-old Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold. This technique reminds us to embrace flaws and imperfections—highlighting our cracks and repairs. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Container Gardening

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Spring has sprung, and it's the perfect time to learn about growing. Container gardening is a great way to get into plant ownership when you have limited space.