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Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/5 - 10/11
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Drop by the library during Banned Books Week and take part in our Banned Books Scavenger Hunt!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Drop by the library during Banned Books Week and take part in our Banned Books Scavenger Hunt!

Flyer for Children Reading to Dogs featuring a dog in sunglasses.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Area (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

Make Your Own Animal Hand Puppets

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Come hang out at Ralph Ellison Library on October 5th at 3 PM and make your own fun animal or even a monster hand puppet!

Registration is required, so don’t forget to sign up!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come hang out at Ralph Ellison Library on October 5th at 3 PM and make your own fun animal or even a monster hand puppet!

Registration is required, so don’t forget to sign up!

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. 

1-2-3 Play With Me! Take Home Kit

All Day 10/6 - 10/10
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you! Our 123! Play with Me at Home!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you! Our 123! Play with Me at Home!

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.

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

Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage

All Day 10/6 - 10/10
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our Color by Number take-home kit!

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our Color by Number take-home kit!

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

Spooky Halloween Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit

10/06/2025 @ 9:30am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come grab a Spooky Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit from Ralph Ellison Library! 

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

Come grab a Spooky Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit from Ralph Ellison Library! 

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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool 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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Storytime poster

Storytime

Monday, October 6, 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, October 6, 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.

Imagine with green background that and pick circles that says "Music Monday, Belle Isle Library"

Music Monday

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities.

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

Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities.

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. 

123! Play With Me!

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool 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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Storytime poster

Storytime

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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. 

Children Reading to Dogs

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest 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: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
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. 

Kids Cafe with STEAM Team

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team!

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

Children Reading to Dogs

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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. 

Rocket Readers

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

Homework Help at the Library

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Event Description:

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all infants 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. 

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw 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: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
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!

123! Play With Me!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City 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: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
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.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

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

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.

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. 

Tuesdays Together

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
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: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, 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!

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.