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

9:00am - 10:00am
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

The introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective

9:30am - 10:30am
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.

One-on-one Tech Help (Appointment A, max 45 minutes)

10:00am - 10:45am
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:

This personalized technology session will help customers gain the confidence they need to get comfortable with computers.

Sail the Seas of Cinema!

10:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Beat the Midweek blues and take a dip in the expansive waters of International Cinema!

Cancelled

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Music is inside of me, music is inside of you - music is what sets us free, and music lets us be you and me!

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective

10:30am - 11:30am
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.

One-on-one Tech Help (Appointment B, max 45 minutes)

11:00am - 11:45am
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

This personalized technology session will help customers gain the confidence they need to get comfortable with computers.

Tai Chi

11:00am - 12:00pm
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The movements of Tai Chi help older adults reduce their risk of falling, while also increasing balance and flexibility. Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements.

Disclaimer(s)

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

One-on-one Tech Help (Appointment C, max 30 minutes)

11:45am - 12:15pm
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:

This personalized technology session will help customers gain the confidence they need to get comfortable with computers.

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.

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Zoom

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Join us every Thursday for bingo live! Come by the Almonte library to pick up a bingo card anytime before 2pm on Thursdays to participate via Zoom if you're unable to join in person.

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.

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

Brick Art with Snapology

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join Snapology for Brick Art and Design Lab!

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Music is inside of me, music is inside of you - music is what sets us free, and music lets us be you and me!

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective

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

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.

This is Going to be EPIC!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Del City Library
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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.

Cancelled

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

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
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

Virtual Author Visit with Ben Philippe

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Author of Charming as a Verb, The Field Guide to the North American Teenage, and Sure, I'll be Your Black Friend, Ben Philippe will answer your questions and read selections from his books in this virtual autho

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.

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Explore painting on plexiglass in the style of artist Dale Chihuly. Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty, and create your own work of art to take home.

The In-Be-TWEENS: Camp Half-Blood Book Club Reads The Battle of the Labyrinth - IN PERSON

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Tweens! Thursdays are YOUR day in the library. On the first and third Thursday of every month, we'll have classes, activities and all kinds of fun just for you.

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.

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Treat yourself to an hour indulging in the art of relaxation. Explore and create natural and aromatic personal care items that you can take home.

Teen Movie Night- Jaws

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Enjoy a summer movie night at your library! This month's screening will be Jaws, the 1975 classic suspense film starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss.

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

Cancelled

Novels at Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Zoom (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to meet new people and discover entertaining reads from the comfort of your couch? Then look no further and join us for a virtual book club. We will be meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

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.

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes (CIT 2)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Do you want to learn more about becoming a U.S. Citizen? The Edmond Library hosts free classes to explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Lighthouse Garden Decor Craft

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Join us in celebrating Summer Reading with a nautical themed craft - a Lighthouse Garden Decor. The concept is simple - using three terra cotta clay pots in ascending sizes to create an outdoor garden lighthouse.

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.

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