Guess How Many Books are in the Ralph Ellison Library?

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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.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
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!

Family Storytime

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

Banned Book Book Club For Parents

10:00am - 11:00am
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!

Messy Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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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

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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. 

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. 

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

10:00am - 11:30am
Midwest City Library
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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
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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.

Knitty Committee

10:00am - 12:00pm
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?

Writer Meetup- Camp NaNo Edition

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
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?

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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!

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

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

Art Around the World: DANCE! 2024

11:00am - 1:00pm
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

LEGO Lounge

11:00am - 4:00pm
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. 

Puzzle Swap

11:00am - 4:00pm
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. 

Zine Makerspace

11:00am - 4:00pm
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.

Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids

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

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

ScissorTales

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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. 

Insect Adventure

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. 

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Midwest City Library
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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
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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.

Teen Volunteer Interview Fair

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Watercolor Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
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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!

Library E-Resource: Tech Help

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Book Bunch Book Club

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

Pizza Garden Workshop for Kids

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

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

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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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.

"The Office" Team Trivia

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
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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?

STEM Club - Science Fun!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Offsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
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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. 

Come and Go Bug Zoo

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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! 

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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! 

Oklahoma Room Tours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Drop In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.