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.

Guess How Many Books are in the Ralph Ellison Library?

All Day
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!

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?

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.

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. 

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! 

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.