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.

DHS Resource Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register each child ages Birth-PreK individually

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. 

One on One Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Library staff are available 5 days a week to offer basic computer help. We can help with things like creating resumes, navigating the Web, managing email and more. Assistance is available by appointment. You may make one appointment per week.

Cancelled

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: 479
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.

Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Outdoors (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Description:

Splish splash! Rubber duckies aren’t the only way to have fun with water! Come explore all of our water tools and toys, try our hand at building a boat, and maybe even trying assembling pipes to get water from one place to another!

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register each child ages Birth-PreK individually

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: GROOVEMEANT COMMUNITY

10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Description:

Groovemeant - An interpretation of dance through the grooves of your soul, the way it was meant to be. Enjoy a street dancing performance and learn a few moves. 

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

10:30am - 11:30am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Description:

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music!

Baby Storytime!

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

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

Summer Meal - Snack Time

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 mid-day snack and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Offsite (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Groovemeant - An interpretation of dance through the grooves of your soul, the way it was meant to be. Enjoy a street dancing performance and learn a few moves.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music!

Snakes in the Library!

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: Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

SSSSSlither on over to the library for a fantastic snake program provided by Larry Daniel from the Oklahoma Herpetology Society.

Disclaimer(s)

Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

Summer Maker Mondays

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Join us all summer long for Summer Maker Mondays in the Children's Area of the Warr Acres Library.

Mother Goose on the Loose

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes

Hey, Diddle Diddle-- Kids and families will love Mother Goose on the Loose ®! Mother Goose on the Loose ® is a play-based early literacy program that uses books, puppets, flannel pieces, music, and movement to bring language and literacy to life! Join us for this exciting, innovative program for young children.

MLC Finance Committee Meeting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings
Cancelled

Beach in a Jar

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Luther Library
Required
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring on the beach vibes! Join us at the Luther library and make a beach in a jar. Supplies include a 20ml jar, sand, and seashells to create this fun little project.

Registration required; in-person seating is limited.

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!

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us in this nautical themed program and learn all about sailing—with a STEM twist! We’ll have engineering challenges, knot tying, and so much more. By the time you’re done, you might just to be ready to race with the pros!

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Civil War on Sunday - IN PERSON

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month, we'll journey with Jack and Annie to an exciting new place and time.

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

Summer Meal - Dinner

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 lunch and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

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.

Page Against the Machine

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Love to read but find it difficult to find the time or space to do so? We understand. Life gets in the way.

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Try your hand at sculpting and make a model magic Chihuly-style boat! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty. Then, create your own sculpture to take home.

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

Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Our reading experts are standing by so tell us the last book you liked & we'll suggest what to read next!

Computer Basics Classes

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Learn and practice computer basics in this hands-on class. Using Chromebook laptops, staff will guide adult learners through the fundamentals.

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.

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

Envision the Possibilities With Vision Boarding

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

What do you desire for your future? Join us to create a vision board.

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.

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.