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Tai Chi

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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 "Teens" group

Blacklight Boogie

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready to light up the night at our Blacklight Boogie! Join us for an epic after-hours glow party with blacklights, music, dancing, and glowing games.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Get ready to light up the night at our Blacklight Boogie! Join us for an epic after-hours glow party with blacklights, music, dancing, and glowing games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pumpkin Painting Party

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

It's SpoOooOkY Halloween! Join the Ralph Ellison Library in celebrating at the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party! Small pumpkins and paint supplies will be provided by the library.

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

It's SpoOooOkY Halloween! Join the Ralph Ellison Library in celebrating at the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party! Small pumpkins and paint supplies will be provided by 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Game-Fest

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Onsite (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Onsite (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany 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: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
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)

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

Power Hack! Beginner-Intermediate Coding Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall for our favorite coders, new and old, to join us for this six-week coding club.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall for our favorite coders, new and old, to join us for this six-week coding club.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out at the library and make art. There will be new prompts and media to use each week. All supplies will be provided. 

This is a teen program open to ages 12-17.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Hang out at the library and make art. There will be new prompts and media to use each week. All supplies will be provided. 

This is a teen program open to ages 12-17.

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 "Teens" group

Mexican Foil Art

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us and learn a traditional Mexican folk art.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Teens, join us and learn a traditional Mexican folk art.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

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

Spooky Crafts- Eyeballs

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and creepy craft session just for teens! Create your own spooky eyeballs to add a ghoulish touch to your décor or just to freak out your friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and creepy craft session just for teens! Create your own spooky eyeballs to add a ghoulish touch to your décor or just to freak out your friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artsy Fartsy Club - Victoria Villasana (Hispanic & LatinX Heritage Month)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del inglés en esta clase posible gracias a Community Literacy Centers. Esta clase de nivel introductorio se reúne todos los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00pm.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del inglés en esta clase posible gracias a Community Literacy Centers. Esta clase de nivel introductorio se reúne todos los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00pm.

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

Crochet Night Meet Up

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come crochet with us! All skill levels welcome. Bring your water bottle kit from August or bring your own project!

 

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come crochet with us! All skill levels welcome. Bring your water bottle kit from August or bring your own project!

 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Sunset Yoga

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Let the stress of the day melt away by joining us for sunset yoga. This class is a combination of meditation and gentle, restorative movements. No prior yoga experience is necessary. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Let the stress of the day melt away by joining us for sunset yoga. This class is a combination of meditation and gentle, restorative movements. No prior yoga experience is necessary. 

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.

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Honeycomb Coasters

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a set of four lovely wooden coasters using a decoupage technique and French Vintage Designs.  As always all supplies will be provided to complete this craft.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us in making a set of four lovely wooden coasters using a decoupage technique and French Vintage Designs.  As always all supplies will be provided to complete this craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

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

Forever Dawn: A Twilight Saga Party at the Library

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We're heading back to Forks this October! 

This year is the 20th anniversary of the book Twilight and we are here to party like it's 2005!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

We're heading back to Forks this October! 

This year is the 20th anniversary of the book Twilight and we are here to party like it's 2005!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Musictime for Babies

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Musictime:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Please register each participating child individually.  Do not use special notes to add additional children.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

Please register each participating child individually.  Do not use special notes to add additional children.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

123! Play With Me!

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Harrah Story Time

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

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

October Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Origami Challenge

 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Origami Challenge

 

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

Children's Room Open Hours

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
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...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes

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!

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.