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!
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All libraries will be closed on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
Join the COBA Beginning Beekeeping instructor Jay Silver as we learn more about what it takes to keep bees in Oklahoma. We'll get to see live bees (weather permitting) and enjoy a bit of honey!
For those who have never quilled or for those who are experienced, come enjoy making a quilling project or bring one of you own to work on!
Plus: Share ideas and projects you have done.
Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?
Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or CODA. This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend. Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent
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.
Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration.
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.
Does your family speak Portuguese or are you interested in hearing a Portuguese storytime? Bring your family to a storytime where Portuguese will be the language spoken and books will be read in Portuguese.
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.
Interested in the niche, alternative, underground, or atypical? Welcome to the event just right for you!
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
Overwhelmed by the number of important items and photos on your phone? Have important, scanned records on multiple computers or harddrives? This hour long workshop will share best practices for storing and ordering your digital files.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in this creative workshop! Teens and adults are invited to decorate sugar skull (calaveras de azúcar) inspired flower pots, honoring a vibrant tradition from Mexican culture.
Disclaimer(s)
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
Thank you for your help!
Create your own Spooky Barbie! Experience the strangely satisfying pastime of turning these dolls into creepy, undead monsters, vampires, or skeletons. Bring an old Barbie if you have one, or use one of ours. Wear clothes you can get messy in!
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.
It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
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: "Devolution" by Max Brooks. Visit the library or call us to reserve book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.
Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!
Calling all young scientists! Join us for this fun and interactive event brought to you by Oklahoma's Blue Thumb program.
Due to the complexity of the project and the limited time available to complete it, children under 10 years old are required to have an adult or an older sibling attend the class with them to assist with the project.
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.
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
Double, double toil and trouble! Come to the Choctaw Library and make some witch's broom earrings out of wire. Wear them with your costume on Halloween or any time of the year to bring out your inner goth.
This hour-long workshop will cover how to store your important documents, photos, scrapbooks, and other paper based items for permanent preservation. Each attendee will receive a set of professional grade materials to take home.
Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available.