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Nature's Open Book

All Day 4/1 - 5/31
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! 

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

Bugs & Butterflies Take-Home Activity Kit

All Day 4/6 - 4/13
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Grab a fun take-home kit to learn about bugs and butterflies. This kit includes coloring sheets, a backyard bug scavenger hunt, a fun fact sheet, and a simple butterfly craft to do at home.

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

Grab a fun take-home kit to learn about bugs and butterflies. This kit includes coloring sheets, a backyard bug scavenger hunt, a fun fact sheet, and a simple butterfly craft to do at home.

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day 4/6 - 4/20
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Skull Detective: Guess Which Animal Skull is Which!

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come check out the display of 3D printed replicas of various animal skulls at the Ralph Ellison Library! Guess which animal each skull belongs to and bring your answers to a staff member at the desk for a prize!*

*while supplies last

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come check out the display of 3D printed replicas of various animal skulls at the Ralph Ellison Library! Guess which animal each skull belongs to and bring your answers to a staff member at the desk for a prize!*

*while supplies last

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fan Fiction/Fan Art Gallery

All Day 4/7 - 4/17
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

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

Flower Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/7 - 4/30
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

April showers bring May flowers! Stop by Southern Oaks to learn about local flora while you complete our library scavenger hunt.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

April showers bring May flowers! Stop by Southern Oaks to learn about local flora while you complete our library scavenger hunt.

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

Build It!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo table? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Storytime Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo table? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Dino Day (Ages 3-12)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

 

 

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

 

 

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Junior Librarian Academy

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs
Age Group:
Kids

Ever wanted to know what it's like to work at the library?

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Careers & Jobs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ever wanted to know what it's like to work at the library?

This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM Club - Mousetrap Car!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Mousetrap Cars!

This month, get ready for a high-energy engineering challenge!

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Mousetrap Cars!

This month, get ready for a high-energy engineering challenge!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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 "Kids" group

Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 12, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much 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. 

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

Pop-Up Poetry Art

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Pop in and try out some Poetry art. There will be various pages from books to turn into your Blackout Colored Poetry. We will use water color, markers, and collage from magazines to create Poetry.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Pop in and try out some Poetry art. There will be various pages from books to turn into your Blackout Colored Poetry. We will use water color, markers, and collage from magazines to create Poetry.

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Take Home Kit-Coffee filter Butterflies

04/13/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Create your own colorful butterfly using everyday materials! This fun and simple craft kit includes coffee filters, markers, and pipe cleaners—just add water and your imagination. Watch colors blend like magic as you design beautiful wings.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Create your own colorful butterfly using everyday materials! This fun and simple craft kit includes coffee filters, markers, and pipe cleaners—just add water and your imagination. Watch colors blend like magic as you design beautiful wings.

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

Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 

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 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison 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.

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

Kids Cafe with STEAM Team

Monday, April 13, 2026 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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Library Helpers (Ages 5-12)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all junior librarians! Learn the Dewey Decimal System, explore our databases, talk about new books, create library displays, and help us decorate the children's area of the library. 

2nd Monday of every month at 4PM

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all junior librarians! Learn the Dewey Decimal System, explore our databases, talk about new books, create library displays, and help us decorate the children's area of the library. 

2nd Monday of every month at 4PM

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 "Kids" group

STEM Circuits for Kids 5-12

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Join us after school for something fun to do and hands-on projects! Connect with others while learning about tech, art, reading, your community, life-skills, and more.

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us after school for something fun to do and hands-on projects! Connect with others while learning about tech, art, reading, your community, life-skills, and more.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Brainstorm STEAM

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. Supplies included.

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. Supplies included.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Rocket Readers

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area (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 can practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (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 can practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

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

April STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

All Day 4/14 - 4/18
Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City) at Stockyards City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Stockyards City Library
Room: Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

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!

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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

Homeschool Coding Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Coding and Poetry!

April is poetry month and so this week we will be learning to write poetry using scratch coding.

Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Coding and Poetry!

April is poetry month and so this week we will be learning to write poetry using scratch coding.

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

Caring Van Visit

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoors (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The Oklahoma Caring Van delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Outdoors (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Caring Van delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

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

Homework Help at the Library

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Open Study Area (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: Open Study Area (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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Imagine Lab

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for Imagine Lab at the Belle Isle Library! Each week, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will take part in a new activity designed to spark creativity and encourage learning.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for Imagine Lab at the Belle Isle Library! Each week, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will take part in a new activity designed to spark creativity and encourage learning.

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.