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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!

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! 

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!

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.

Take Home Kit for Adults: Finding Balance with Hygge and Lagom

All Day 1/20 - 1/25
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Finding Balance: Embracing Hygge and Lagom for a More Intentional Life

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

Finding Balance: Embracing Hygge and Lagom for a More Intentional Life

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!

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!

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.

pen pals

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.

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!

small wonders

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

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.

*CANCELLED* Create our Community Mosaic!

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

The August 2025 Culture Crew Participants began creating a Community Mosaic.  The puzzle pieces already created at this time are being displayed at the Del City Library. 

Cancelled
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

The August 2025 Culture Crew Participants began creating a Community Mosaic.  The puzzle pieces already created at this time are being displayed at the Del City Library. 

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.

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

CANCELLED - Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, January 25, 2026 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?

Cancelled
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
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?

The Young Storytellers Publishing Workshop

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

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

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by 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

Through a Bug's Eyes

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

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

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?

Through a Bug's Eyes Take Home Kit

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

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

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?

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.

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?

Preschool Playtime & Craft (ages 3+)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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
Registration will open on January 25, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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, January 26, 2026 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. 

Art Playtime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Art Playtime is a joyful early childhood program designed to spark imagination, creativity, and discovery through play. Children explore open-ended, process-based art activities where the focus is on self-expression, not the final product.

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

Art Playtime is a joyful early childhood program designed to spark imagination, creativity, and discovery through play. Children explore open-ended, process-based art activities where the focus is on self-expression, not the final product.

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, January 26, 2026 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.