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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

This kit has two fun activities to get ready for July. Put together a pet magnet, and do some Q-tip painting. 

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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

Wiggly Wednesdays

9:00am - 10:00am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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

Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work student for help! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

The Age of Impressionism for Kids with OKCMOA

9:15am - 10:15am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Learn artistic skills and make a beautiful piece of art! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism. Then, create your own masterpiece to take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

10:00am - 10:30am
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you.

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

Mixture Magic with Science Museum Oklahoma

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Mixing things together is so fun! Seeing how different liquids, solids, colors—and maybe even magnets—treat each other is what we’re going to do in this explorative, hands-on program!

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

10:00am - 11:00am
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Online
Required
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 485
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

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

Wiggly Wednesdays

10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

The Age of Impressionism for Kids with OKCMOA

10:45am - 11:45am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Learn artistic skills and make a beautiful piece of art! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism. Then, create your own masterpiece to take home.

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

Baby Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Wiggly Wednesdays SIGNUP REQUIRED

11:00am - 12:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Required
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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 "Kids" group.

New Old Games

11:00am - 1:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

This workshop is filled with fun, low to no tech games from the Cokesbury Game Book. Learn games that children and families played before video games!

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

Summer Meal

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 PM at Ralph Ellison Library. 

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Community Room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Nicoma Park Library
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Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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

Fiber Arts!

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

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

Teens & Tweens: Sewing Camp

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Teens & Tweens! By request, we are hosting a sewing camp this summer at the Edmond Library! Camp will run one hour a week for three weeks, and is for rising 5th graders through rising 12th graders.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Mad Alchemist’s Dungeon with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

A tabletop style game that focuses on cooperation and real world scientific puzzle solving.

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

This is Going to be EPIC!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us as we host a week full of unforgettable science and memorable learning experiences! Registration required.

Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:

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

*Cancelled* Cosplay DIY

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Ever wanted to make your own costume like you have seen at comic cons? Come learn how to put pieces together by hand sewing and machine sewing! We will also be learning about fabrication the process of making something.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Come & Go Crafternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Happy Summer Solstice and happy crafting! Pop by the Midwest City Library for a casual and open crafternoon. We will provide an abundance of supplies for families and friends to create whatever your imaginations come up with!

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 "All Ages" group.

Summer Solstice Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Celebrate the longest day of the year at the library! There will be crafts that celebrate the sun and summer, like suncatchers, flower crowns, and more.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Library
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dr. Kitty Cat Kids Book Club: Posy the Puppy

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Belle Isle Library
Required
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Calling all young readers! Join us as we discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more! Books clubs are an excellent way for children to develop language and conversation skills, solve problems, and make new friends.

In this book club, we will be reading Posy the Puppy from the Dr. Kitty Cat series by Jane Clarke. Dr. Kittycat takes purrrfect care of all her patients. When Posy the Puppy injures her leg practicing for the Paws and Prizes field day, Dr.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings. Children will have the opportunity to practice building motor skills, following directions, socializing with others, and more!

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 "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship Classes

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Zoom - CLC (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship process in this class made possibly by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you.