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Book Gardens for Kids

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Participants will pick out a book with a garden theme and then try to recreate it such as Peter Rabbit or Tops and Bottoms. This is a fun way to integrate literacy, art, and g

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Participants will pick out a book with a garden theme and then try to recreate it such as Peter Rabbit or Tops and Bottoms. This is a fun way to integrate literacy, art, and gardening! LaTasha Timberlake is native to Oklahoma. She works with ...

Children Reading to Dogs

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us after school for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog! Our sweet furry friends like nothing more than to listen to children read books. Check in anytime between 3:30 -

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Event Description:
Join us after school for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog! Our sweet furry friends like nothing more than to listen to children read books. Check in anytime between 3:30 - 4:15 pm for an opportunity to read or just pet your furry friend. The ...

Game Night

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther 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: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
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. Playing games is also a great way to reduce s...

Makerspace: Egg Drop Challenge

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

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

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Join us after school for something fun to do and hands-on projects! Craft, create, and connect with others while learning about tech, art, reading, your community, life-skills, and more. ...

Perler Beads Afterschool

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Design and create your own Perler Bead item or use a pattern to create something awesome! 

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Design and create your own Perler Bead item or use a pattern to create something awesome!  ...

Lo-fi Study Hall

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Looking for a quiet space in the library to read, write, study, or just vibe? Join us for Lo-fi Study Hall every Wed from 4p-6p. We'll have lo-fi beats on in the background while m

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education
Event Description:
Looking for a quiet space in the library to read, write, study, or just vibe? Join us for Lo-fi Study Hall every Wed from 4p-6p. We'll have lo-fi beats on in the background while maintaining a quiet, relaxing atmosphere and providing light refreshmen...

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. No registration is requ

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Event Description:
Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. No registration is required. Recommended for grades K-6. Call the library to inquire about pr...

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome! ...

Reading Buddies & Homework Help (K-5th grade)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Reading Buddies:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on

Event Description:

Need help with any other subject? Our volunteers will be happy to help. Can't make it to Homework Help? Make sure to check out our online resource: HelpNow! Visit metrolibrary.org/

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

Need help with any other subject? Our volunteers will be happy to help. Can't make it to Homework Help? Make sure to check out our online resource: HelpNow! Visit metrolibrary.org/helpnow for live tutoring on any subject.  ...

Homeschool STEM Club - Science Fun!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Escape Room Egg Drop Challenge  Will your group escape in time?   You will learn facts about chickens, all while helping the hens get their eggs back to safety. To esc

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Escape Room Egg Drop Challenge  Will your group escape in time?   You will learn facts about chickens, all while helping the hens get their eggs back to safety. To escape your group will need to design and build a container that will pro...

STEM Club - Science Fun!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Wild and Extreme Weather. This month we will learn about hail, lightning, floods, and thunderstorms.  You will be challenged to build a roof to protect your cardboard house fr

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Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Wild and Extreme Weather. This month we will learn about hail, lightning, floods, and thunderstorms.  You will be challenged to build a roof to protect your cardboard house from rain as well as build defenses to protect it from floods. We will a...

Kids Learning Club: LEGOnomics

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Calling all kids Kindergarten through 5th grade! Each week we explore a new subject through books and activities.  Do you love LEGOs? Do you love a challenge? Using fake mo

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Calling all kids Kindergarten through 5th grade! Each week we explore a new subject through books and activities.  Do you love LEGOs? Do you love a challenge? Using fake money that the library provides, you'll have to "buy" your LEGO bricks t...

Cupcake Decorating With Fancy Cakes & Confections

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Learn how to decorate cupcakes and create something special for your mom for Mother's Day. In this class, kids and teens will learn how to decorate cupcakes using different tools f

Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:
Learn how to decorate cupcakes and create something special for your mom for Mother's Day. In this class, kids and teens will learn how to decorate cupcakes using different tools from a professional cake artist and chef. Space is limited so sign up t...

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.

Full STEAM Ahead! MAD SCIENCE

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Introducing Mad Science!

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:
Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Introducing Mad Science!...
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Family Art Night

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:
You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult. ...

Exploring Herbs & Healthy Drinks

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Onsite (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a moth

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Onsite (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a mother of one handsome and cheerful son, a community worker and partner wi...

Storytime

Friday, May 10, 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. 

Picture drawn by child.

Paper Craft Pals (Ages 5-12)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft tim

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft 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. 

All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled l

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents a...

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. 

Storm Chaser Q&A

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Meet local storm chaser Edgar ONeal - just in time for the season! Edgar will begin his presentation inside, followed by a viewing of his vehicle. Note: this event may have to

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Description:
Meet local storm chaser Edgar ONeal - just in time for the season! Edgar will begin his presentation inside, followed by a viewing of his vehicle. Note: this event may have to be rescheduled due to weather - he goes where the storms are!  ...
Storytime with a Rescue Pig

Storytime with a Rescue Pig!

Saturday, May 11, 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:

Join us for storytime at the library, where we will have a surprise visit from an adorable four-legged friend—a rescue pig! Get ready for an exciting experience filled with stories

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:
Join us for storytime at the library, where we will have a surprise visit from an adorable four-legged friend—a rescue pig! Get ready for an exciting experience filled with stories, laughter, and cuddles. ...

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. 

Exploring Herbs & Healthy Drinks

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

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a moth

Required
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a mother of one handsome and cheerful son, a community worker and partner wi...

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (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 AB (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!

ScissorTales

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Offsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime! We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail.  Bad weather? No wo

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime! We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail.  Bad weather? No worries! If the weather is under 50 degrees or if rain is forecaste...