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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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Summer Feeding Program

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Children up to the age of 18 years can receive a free, nutritious meal and snack every Monday and Friday from June 2 - July 28 (except July 4). 

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

Children up to the age of 18 years can receive a free, nutritious meal and snack every Monday and Friday from June 2 - July 28 (except July 4). 

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. 

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

SUMMER MEAL

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

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

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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 12-1:30 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.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Offsite (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Offsite (Harrah)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lobby (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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

YOGA FOR KIDS

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the joys of summer with our Kids Yoga program! Designed by Taylor Conner, an OSU Extension Office Family & Consumer Science Educator, this exciting weekly yoga session is perfect for kids!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate the joys of summer with our Kids Yoga program! Designed by Taylor Conner, an OSU Extension Office Family & Consumer Science Educator, this exciting weekly yoga session is perfect for kids!

Kids Coding Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
STEAM:

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 wi...

Come join us this June and July as we use Fiero.com to learn different coding languages! Guests will have the chance to learn HTML, SQL, Javascript, Python, or even just coding basics using drag and drop coding.

Open to ages 9-18

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
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. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Come join us this June and July as we use Fiero.com to learn different coding languages! Guests will have the chance to learn HTML, SQL, Javascript, Python, or even just coding basics using drag and drop coding.

Open to ages 9-18

Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

What’s the difference between bacteria and viruses? Can antibiotics cure everything? Join us for a germ-busting adventure as we explore the microscopic world of germs and learn how to fight back!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

What’s the difference between bacteria and viruses? Can antibiotics cure everything? Join us for a germ-busting adventure as we explore the microscopic world of germs and learn how to fight back!

Rocket Readers

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

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

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Edgar Heap of Birds: Gelli Art

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for a hands-on art experience to explore the bold and expressive artwork of Edgar Heap of Birds!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a hands-on art experience to explore the bold and expressive artwork of Edgar Heap of Birds!

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. 

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

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Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) Family Fun Take Home Kit: Decorative Magnets

All Day 6/10 - 6/14
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

June 19th (also known as Juneteenth) is Emancipation Day - a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the USA.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

June 19th (also known as Juneteenth) is Emancipation Day - a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the USA.

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 household and per registration (if required).

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

Tuesdays Together

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (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...

THIS EVENT OCCURS IN MEETIGN ROOM A.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

THIS EVENT OCCURS IN MEETIGN ROOM A.

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: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music.

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

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Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries.

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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries.

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

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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

Scrub Club – Keeping Germs at Bay (Ages 5-12)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.

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

This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.

Story & Craft: Faux Stained Glass Art

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Color our world by letting your creativity soar! Enjoy a captivating story and then get creative by crafting your very own faux stained glass masterpiece from markers, plastic, and aluminum foil.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Color our world by letting your creativity soar! Enjoy a captivating story and then get creative by crafting your very own faux stained glass masterpiece from markers, plastic, and aluminum foil.

Make a Comic Book Character

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Rainbow of Rocks! at EmpowerOKC

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Offsite (Wright)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

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. 

Colorful Science Experiments (Ages 5-12)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore the world of color through exciting, hands-on science experiments. We might get a little messy, so dress appropriately. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Explore the world of color through exciting, hands-on science experiments. We might get a little messy, so dress appropriately. 

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. 

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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

SUMMER MEAL

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

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

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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 12-1:30 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.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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