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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.

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Star Wars Display

04/23/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/10/2024 @ 9:00am
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

May the Fourth be with you! Star Wars day is coming up. Our big display case at Southern Oaks Library will be filled with Star Wars items for all to view! Rebel or Imperial, All ar...

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

May the Fourth be with you! Star Wars day is coming up. Our big display case at Southern Oaks Library will be filled with Star Wars items for all to view! Rebel or Imperial, All are welcome to our library!

Hanging Sun Ladder

Build a Summer Activity Ladder Take-Home Kit

All Day 4/29 - 5/4
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Supplies Needed: Scissors, Glue or Glue Stick Get ready to celebrate summer by creating a ladder of activities your family wants to do this summer.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Supplies Needed: Scissors, Glue or Glue Stick

Get ready to celebrate summer by creating a ladder of activities your family wants to do this summer.

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.

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

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Pinecone Owl Take Home Kit

All Day 4/29 - 5/4
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Snowy Owls have large yellow eyes to help them see during the daytime and dusk. Nocturnal owls like the Barred Owl have dark eyes for them to see at night. You can make your own br...

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

Snowy Owls have large yellow eyes to help them see during the daytime and dusk. Nocturnal owls like the Barred Owl have dark eyes for them to see at night. You can make your own bright yellow eyed owl with this kit!

Summer Junior Book Box Registration

All Day 5/1 - 5/15
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

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.

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!

Summer Littles Book Box Registration

All Day 5/1 - 5/15
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

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.

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!

May Flowers Take-Home-Kit!

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do April showers really bring May flowers?  Explore your creative side by creating your own tissue paper flower template with this take home kit.  Ages 3 and up. ...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Do April showers really bring May flowers?  Explore your creative side by creating your own tissue paper flower template with this take home kit. 

Ages 3 and up. 

Kits available while supplies last.

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.

May Mindfulness Journal

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Harrah)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

May Mindfulness Journal

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

May Mindfulness Journal

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

May Mindfulness Journal

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

May Mindfulness Journal

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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Teen Book Boxes

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book box and we will try to find you your new favori...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

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

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

Asian American Pacific Islander Month- Family Take Home Kit

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/24/2024 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.  Celebrate with this take home kit that will include several crafts that...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. 

Celebrate with this take home kit that will include several crafts that represent Asian and Pacific Islanders. 

Cover to the May Creative Writing Chapbook, which features a geometric design around the borders and a drawing of a turtle in the center.

May Creative Writing Chapbook

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 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
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 strengthe...

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!

Cover to the May Mindfulness Journal, which features a eucalyptus branch on the back cover and a country road winding through a forest with golden sunlight coming through the canopy of tree branches.

May Mindfulness Journal

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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! 

Adult Book Drop - Subscription!

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:00am - 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month! Register ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

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!

Total Wellness / Salud Total

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas. Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org....

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas.

Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org. Mayores de 18 años pueden participar.

Yoga on the Patio

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Covered Patio (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, inc...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Covered Patio (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Live Piano Music

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano. There are pl...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

OKC Mobile Market

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the communit...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

Community Room

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

Picture drawn by child.

Paper Craft Pals (Ages 5-12)

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft tim...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft time. 

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. 

Teen Advisory Board

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Advisory Board:

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see.&n...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours.

Children Reading to Dogs

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

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.