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30 Days of Writing Prompt Booklet

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you wanted to establish a writing routine, but are not sure how to get started. Come by the Edmond library and pick up one of our 30 Day Writing Challenge booklets.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you wanted to establish a writing routine, but are not sure how to get started. Come by the Edmond library and pick up one of our 30 Day Writing Challenge booklets.

Scrabble Tile Key Chain Take Home Kit

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Make a keychain charm of scrabble tiles with your name on it! Come to the front desk at Almonte to sign up for our Scrabble Tile Keychain Take Home Kit and put down whatever name you want to make with your keychain.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make a keychain charm of scrabble tiles with your name on it! Come to the front desk at Almonte to sign up for our Scrabble Tile Keychain Take Home Kit and put down whatever name you want to make with your keychain.

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.

Take Home Kit: Native American Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's newest trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's newest trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

Teen Book Bags

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
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
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!

Dinovember: Dinos on the Loose!

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

HELP WANTED: DINO DETECTIVES NEEDED!

Dinosaurs have escaped and are loose in the library! 🦖🦕

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

HELP WANTED: DINO DETECTIVES NEEDED!

Dinosaurs have escaped and are loose in the library! 🦖🦕

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

Build-a-Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt | Busca las partes del espantapájaro

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Finish your scarecrow! Find all of its features hidden in the kids' area. Then draw them on your sheet and return to the desk for a prize!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Finish your scarecrow! Find all of its features hidden in the kids' area. Then draw them on your sheet and return to the desk for a 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.

Cards for Veterans

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

In honor of Veterans Day, join our community in showing gratitude to those who have served. Stop by the library to create a heartfelt card or note.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs
Event Description:

In honor of Veterans Day, join our community in showing gratitude to those who have served. Stop by the library to create a heartfelt card or note.

Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

November Creative Writing Chapbook

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
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!

November Mindfulness Journal

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
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! 

The Young Storytellers Publishing Workshop APPLICATIONS

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Does your child love to tell stories? If your 2nd through 8th grader has a story to tell, we are accepting applications for PICTURE BOOK STORIES written by children through December 21st.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Does your child love to tell stories? If your 2nd through 8th grader has a story to tell, we are accepting applications for PICTURE BOOK STORIES written by children through December 21st.

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

Veterans Day Missing Man Table

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

Native

Choctaw Cultural Center Display

All Day 11/5 - 11/24
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit the Southern Oaks Library to see the Choctaw Cultural Center display to celebrate Native American Month. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Visit the Southern Oaks Library to see the Choctaw Cultural Center display to celebrate Native American Month. 

Dinovember Take Home Kit

All Day 11/17 - 11/24
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Paint your own dinosaur with this kit. Bring your roaring work of art to life! 

While supplies last.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Paint your own dinosaur with this kit. Bring your roaring work of art to life! 

While supplies last.

Thankfulness Journal Take Home Kit

11/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, 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!

Novel Nook

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to write the next great novel—or finally finish that story you started ages ago? Join us throughout the month of November for a relaxed writing session where you can devote two uninterrupted hours to your novel.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ready to write the next great novel—or finally finish that story you started ages ago? Join us throughout the month of November for a relaxed writing session where you can devote two uninterrupted hours to your novel.

Photo of the Fancy Dancers in regalia

Oklahoma Fancy Dancers: Powwow Champions Performance

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers are a group of powwow champions that come together to form a professional and highly acclaimed Native American dance troupe.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers are a group of powwow champions that come together to form a professional and highly acclaimed Native American dance troupe.

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Scrapbooking Club

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

DHS Resource Help

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Preschool Playtime (ages 3-5)

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, 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
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, 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!

Storytime poster

Storytime

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Family Place (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Preschool Art Time

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many other valuable concepts. Don't put your little ones in cute clothes!

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many other valuable concepts. Don't put your little ones in cute clothes!