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.

Tai Chi in the Park

9:00am - 10:00am
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
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Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library.   Tai Chi is a continuous series of controlled, usually slow movements designed to improve physical and mental

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Juneteenth Celebration

9:00am - 5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth with a library jubilee! Join us for a day of family fun events, crafts, and look back on past Juneteenth celebrations held at the Ralph Ellison Library!

First Look Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Want to see what's new at the library? Come to First Look Storytime to check out the library's newest picture books!

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 at Scissortail Park Farmers Market

10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join us at the Scissortail Park Farmers Market this summer for live performances by some of your favorite local entertainers.

June 11

10am - Lucas Ross

June 18

Foster Care Information Meetings

10:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: In-Library/Local Outreach (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Join us for a come and go informational meeting about the need for foster families in Oklahoma and information on the application process!

Juneteenth Storytime with Councilman James Cooper

10:30am - 11:30am
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, Storytimes
Event Description:

Come celebrate and learn more about Juneteenth with Councilman James Cooper. After storytime, supplies will be provided for families to make Juneteenth flag suncatchers together!

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. 

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.

Book Club - The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick

11:00am - 12:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
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Seats Remaining: 13
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.

Spiritually Bold Inc. Presents a live performance of Joy and Pain: The Story of Juneteenth

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The award-winning theater group, Spiritually Bold Inc., who have been performing in the area since 2015, will present a new play, "Joy and Pain", the story of Juneteenth!" This program is in conjuction with SOUP, the Society of Urba

Juneteenth through Film

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Join us to see rotation of films commemorating Juneteenth. June 19th is a day set aside to commemorate the day Texas slaves first learned about emancipation, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation.

Author Hour: Pride with Lydia Conklin, Swan Huntley, Anita Kelly & Kit Mayquist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:

Join us the 3rd Saturday every month for Author Hour: where we talk writing, publishing and everything in between. Questions are always welcome.

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

Myths of the Sea with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
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Seats Remaining: 26
Event Description:

Join us as we explore stories of the sea across the world and across the years. Learn about different culture’s understandings and stories of the monsters, and mysteries that Earth’s waters contain.

Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join our friends at CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) to learn more about the global and local refugee experience & ways that you support and connect with the resettled refugee community and newly arriving neighbors here in Oklahoma

Tablet Art Time

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Grab a stylus and get lost in art of your own creation.

Explore making art on a tablet, learn about popular drawing apps, socialize with other art enthusiasts, and enjoy some quality art time.

Oklahoma City Zoning Code Update Project

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Stop by to learn more about proposed changes to the Oklahoma City's Zoning codes and provide feedback for your neighborhood. Representatives from the Oklahoma City Planning Department will be available to answer questions.