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Fall Festival Video Game Day

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Video Gaming:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem...

Come to Southern Oaks Library during your Fall Break for a video gaming session for kids!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Come to Southern Oaks Library during your Fall Break for a video gaming session for kids!

Super Comic Bros Comic Giveaway

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Calling kids of all ages! The Super Comic Book Bros are coming to Almonte to hand out comic books to all of you!

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

Calling kids of all ages! The Super Comic Book Bros are coming to Almonte to hand out comic books to all of you!

Kids Cafe Friyay

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

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

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

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

Southern Oaks Chess Club

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

Kids Genealogy Camp

My Family, My Story: a genealogy camp for kids

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun learning activities that teach kids how to discover their family history!  We will start our learning at the Edmond Library where kids will learn how to use our many resources to locate family history.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for fun learning activities that teach kids how to discover their family history!  We will start our learning at the Edmond Library where kids will learn how to use our many resources to locate family history.

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages 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!

Read & Craft for Littles

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us in the Children’s Area as we read a story together and make a fun craft inspired by a book! This drop-in program is perfect for families with young children who love stories, creativity, and quality time.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us in the Children’s Area as we read a story together and make a fun craft inspired by a book! This drop-in program is perfect for families with young children who love stories, creativity, and quality 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. 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Classroom G (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for a special escape room experience at this year's Paranormal Fest. Escape room sessions will take place at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Space is limited, and entry into each session is first-come, first-served. 

 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us for a special escape room experience at this year's Paranormal Fest. Escape room sessions will take place at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Space is limited, and entry into each session is first-come, first-served. 

 

Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Join us for Spooky Storytime at the Downtown Library on October 18th from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Spooky Storytime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Classroom CD (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the world of the supernatural at Spooky Storytime! Gather around as we dive into the eerie realms of ghostly tales.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the world of the supernatural at Spooky Storytime! Gather around as we dive into the eerie realms of ghostly tales.

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. 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Family Fright Movie Marathon

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

This movie marathon will be open to all and will feature films that are both family friendly and a bit spooky! 

 

The Dark Crystal - 1 hr 35 mn

Hungry Ghost Diner - 1 hr 56 mn

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

This movie marathon will be open to all and will feature films that are both family friendly and a bit spooky! 

 

The Dark Crystal - 1 hr 35 mn

Hungry Ghost Diner - 1 hr 56 mn

Super Comic Giveaway

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Calling kids of all ages! The Super Comic Book Bros are coming to Southern Oaks Library to hand out free comic books to you!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Calling kids of all ages! The Super Comic Book Bros are coming to Southern Oaks Library to hand out free comic books to you!

Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Mystery Machine Van

Scooby Doo Reading Van

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Outdoors (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids

Drop by for some Scooby Dooby Doo Fun! Come read in the Scooby Doo Van!  All ages welcome. This event will be outdoors. Enjoy some awesome photo opps, read in the van, or listen to a librarian led storytime. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Outdoors (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Drop by for some Scooby Dooby Doo Fun! Come read in the Scooby Doo Van!  All ages welcome. This event will be outdoors. Enjoy some awesome photo opps, read in the van, or listen to a librarian led storytime. 

Cover image of "Call Me Roberto"

First Amendment Heroes: Roberto Clemente

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for our First Amendment Heroes series with a special edition for Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month.  Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican baseball player who faced prejudice throughout his career.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for our First Amendment Heroes series with a special edition for Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month.  Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican baseball player who faced prejudice throughout his career.

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.

Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required

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.

Rescheduled: Hairy, Not Scary!

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Think spiders are scary? Think again! Join us at the library for a special event led by one of our own young readers who’s here to show you just how cool spiders really are.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Think spiders are scary? Think again! Join us at the library for a special event led by one of our own young readers who’s here to show you just how cool spiders really are.

Pika!

Pokemon TCG League

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains Take-Home Kit

All Day
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development. 

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Spice Chronicles Ch 10: Chinese 5 Spice

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

Spice Chronicles Ch 10: Chinese 5 Spice

All Day
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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

All Day 10/20 - 10/24
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

Potions To-Go (Take-Home Kit)

All Day 10/20 - 10/24
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Come to the library and pick up one of our Potions To-Go. Your little sorcerer in the making has the chance to create their own potion at home, using the magical ingredients provided from the library!

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

Come to the library and pick up one of our Potions To-Go. Your little sorcerer in the making has the chance to create their own potion at home, using the magical ingredients provided from the library!