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January Creative Writing Chapbook

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

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

January Mindfulness Journal

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Bags

All Day 1/3 - 1/31
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Gratitude Paper Quilt - Passive Program

All Day 1/5 - 1/31
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Start the new year off with gratitude. Come to the library and create your own gratitude square to add to our community paper quilt. We’ll have paper and markers for you to share what you’re grateful for at the start of this year! 

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Start the new year off with gratitude. Come to the library and create your own gratitude square to add to our community paper quilt. We’ll have paper and markers for you to share what you’re grateful for at the start of this year! 

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.

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

Mystery Craft Kits

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Get creative with a surprise craft! Each kit includes mystery materials and instructions for a fun, hands-on project. Pick one up and see what you’ll make! First come first served, don't delay!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Get creative with a surprise craft! Each kit includes mystery materials and instructions for a fun, hands-on project. Pick one up and see what you’ll make! First come first served, don't delay!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chart Your Course Scavenger Hunt | Búsqueda de tesoros: Traza tu curso

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/30/2026 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Navigate around the children's area and use your map to mark where you found the different symbols! This scavenger hunt helps grow and develop awareness and map skills. Return to the desk for a special prize!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Navigate around the children's area and use your map to mark where you found the different symbols! This scavenger hunt helps grow and develop awareness and map skills. Return to the desk for a special prize!

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

SO's Pen Pals Spring 2026

01/20/2026 @ 12:00pm to 03/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Online (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

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

New Year Intention Jars Take Home Kit

All Day 1/21 - 1/31
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Start the new year with creativity and intention!

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Start the new year with creativity and intention!

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Through Big Eyes Take Home Kit

01/23/2026 @ 10:00am to 02/09/2026 @ 8:45pm
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Through a Bug's Eyes

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Through a Bug's Eyes

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

Color Quest: Voting

All Day 1/24 - 1/29
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens

Voting is now open! Visit the lobby at the Midwest City Library to vote for your favorite artwork. You may vote for your favorite artwork once. Additional votes will not be counted.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Voting is now open! Visit the lobby at the Midwest City Library to vote for your favorite artwork. You may vote for your favorite artwork once. Additional votes will not be counted.

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

Beetle Collection Kit (Ages 5-10)

All Day 1/26 - 2/1
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Through a Bug's Eyes Take Home Kit

All Day 1/26 - 2/1
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes?

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Geography Magazine Adventure! Take-Home Kits

01/26/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/30/2026 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore vintage geography magazines with fun scavenger hunts, puzzles, project prompts and writing supplies. Find out more about what geography is and what geographers study!

Available while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Explore vintage geography magazines with fun scavenger hunts, puzzles, project prompts and writing supplies. Find out more about what geography is and what geographers study!

Available while supplies last. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Beetle Collection Kit 

01/26/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/02/2026 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Through a Bug's Eyes Take Home Kit

01/27/2026 @ 9:30am to 01/31/2026 @ 4:30pm
Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City) at Stockyards City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes?

Library Branch: Stockyards City Library
Room: Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes?

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

Garden Planning Take-Home Kit

All Day 1/28 - 2/3
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Plan your garden for the year with our garden planning notebook. This kit starts a series of kits aimed at growing your very own container garden. You can also use it to expand or start your own backyard garden.  

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Plan your garden for the year with our garden planning notebook. This kit starts a series of kits aimed at growing your very own container garden. You can also use it to expand or start your own backyard garden.  

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Through a Bug's Eyes Take Home Kit

All Day 1/28 - 2/21
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes? 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes? 

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

Small Wonders

All Day 1/28 - 3/16
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Winter Wiggly Wednesday Sessions

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

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

Toddler Playtime (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Playtime:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the oppor...

Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

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.

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

Way Fun Wednesday: Sensory Stations

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Place (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays!

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays!

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

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
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. 

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

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Winter Wiggly Wednesday Sessions

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

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.