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Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children  Alegria Real, where music dances free,  Meet the duo, in perfect harmony.  Their magical groove, an en...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Groovemeant - Oklahoma's elite hip hop street dancers and educators. Enjoy a streetdance showcase. Then explore the elements ...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Game Night

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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 reaso...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
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.

Picture of the water shed experiment

Kids Learning Club: Enviroscape STEM Activity with OKC Storm Water Quality Division

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Let's learn all about water pollution from the OKC Storm Water Quality Department! They will use a 3-D watershed model, called Enviroscape®, that provides kids with a fun and inter...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Let's learn all about water pollution from the OKC Storm Water Quality Department!

Reading Buddies

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Kids ages 5-8, come build your reading skills by reading to one of our summer reading volunteers. Every child will receive a prize and a free book for reading!

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

Kids ages 5-8, come build your reading skills by reading to one of our summer reading volunteers. Every child will receive a prize and a free book for reading!

Picture of a paper butterfly

Butterfly Ornament Take and Make Kit

All Day 6/7 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

This is a take home kit for ages 5 and up. Kit contains the supplies to make a decorated paper butterfly. Young children will need adult supervision and assistance. Also included...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This is a take home kit for ages 5 and up. Kit contains the supplies to make a decorated paper butterfly. Young children will need adult supervision and assistance.

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 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!

123! Play with Me!

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
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 lib...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
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.

Paint

Friday Morning Art (Ages 3-12)

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us on Friday mornings in June for an hour of come-and-go process art. Process Art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us on Friday mornings in June for an hour of come-and-go process art. Process Art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery.

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. 

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

Storytime

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a craft.

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Groovemeant - Oklahoma's elite hip hop street dancers and educators. Enjoy a streetdance showcase. Then explore the elements ...

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Oklahoma History Center: Cattle Trails and Branding

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader Join the Oklahoma History Center’s expedition into Oklahoma’s past as the center of the open-range cattle trails! The History Center will...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader

SUMMER MEAL

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

CHILDREN'S Window Mural Art

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided!  This program is for ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided! 

This program is for kids. 

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real at Rodeo Cinema

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children  Alegria Real, where music dances free,  Meet the duo, in perfect harmony.  Their magical groove, an en...

Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Offsite (Wright)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

The Reading Roundup

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to sur...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Groovemeant - Oklahoma's elite hip hop street dancers and educators. Enjoy a streetdance showcase. Then explore the elements ...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real at Scissortail Park Farmers Market

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children  Alegria Real, where music dances free,  Meet the duo, in perfect harmony.  Their magical groove, an en...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (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...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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!

Dramatic Playtime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Come and imagine your own adventure at the library! Join us for an hour-long program with stations set up around the room for your child to pretend and engage in dramatic play. Thr...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Come and imagine your own adventure at the library! Join us for an hour-long program with stations set up around the room for your child to pretend and engage in dramatic play.

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. 

Sensory Scavenger hunt with Science Museum of Oklahoma

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Explore with all five of your senses in this fully hands-on program where you will navigate through different stations to complete the sensory scavenger hunt and be named Adventure...

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

Explore with all five of your senses in this fully hands-on program where you will navigate through different stations to complete the sensory scavenger hunt and be named Adventurer of the Summer! 

Ages: 1-5

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. 

Wiggly Workshop: Bubble Fun!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors Patio (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Wiggly Workshops are designed for little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Join us as we explore our a world of wonder and exploration! This month's theme will be bubbles!  ...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors Patio (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Wiggly Workshops are designed for little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Join us as we explore our a world of wonder and exploration! This month's theme will be bubbles! 

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. 

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

Kitchen Scrap Gardening

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Scrap gardening is great for kids, beginners, or anyone who is wanting to experiment with their first garden. It is also a great way to save money on fresh food by using what you a...

Required
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Scrap gardening is great for kids, beginners, or anyone who is wanting to experiment with their first garden. It is also a great way to save money on fresh food by using what you already have in your kitchen!

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
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...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: 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!

Storytime with a Ranger

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime with a National Park Ranger.

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

Join us for a storytime with a National Park Ranger.

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.