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Hispanic Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes

All Day 9/15 - 10/10
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with a Trivia Challenge!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with a Trivia Challenge!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Scavenger hunt

Hispanic Month Scavenger Hunt

09/15/2025 @ 11:45am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH! From September 15 to October 15 we recognize the culture, history, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino people.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH! From September 15 to October 15 we recognize the culture, history, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino people.

The Literary Pumpkin: Edmond's Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

09/29/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come be a part of our annual PUMPKIN DECORATING contest! You'll have two weeks to turn your pumpkin into an amazing work of art or humor based on your favorite literary characters, books or stories.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come be a part of our annual PUMPKIN DECORATING contest! You'll have two weeks to turn your pumpkin into an amazing work of art or humor based on your favorite literary characters, books or stories.

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

Teen Book Bag

All Day 10/1 - 10/7
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Disclaimer(s)

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!

(Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag

All Day 10/1 - 10/11
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is available for adults to check out too!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is available for adults to check out too!

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.

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!

Teen Art Gallery Submissions

All Day 10/1 - 10/11
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

The fourth week of TeenTober focuses on art! If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to share your art with your community, the Southern Oaks Library has the opportunity for you!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

The fourth week of TeenTober focuses on art! If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to share your art with your community, the Southern Oaks Library has the opportunity for you!

Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt | ¡Busca las criaturas míticas!

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!

October Creative Writing Chapbook

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

October Mindfulness Journal

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Guided Acrylic Painting: Haunted House

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a spooky haunted house. You will leave with a completed painting.

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

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a spooky haunted house. You will leave with a completed painting.

Paying for College: FAFSA & other Financial Aid Resources

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
College Prep:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing...

🎓 Feeling overwhelmed by the FAFSA process?
💰 Looking for smart ways to pay for college, tech or trade school—without piling on student loans?

You’re not alone—and we’re here to help!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing a college, financial aid and scholarships, or the application process. Programs will offer advice from experts. Our librarians will be on hand to demonstrate the library’s free resources and help you on your journey.

🎓 Feeling overwhelmed by the FAFSA process?
💰 Looking for smart ways to pay for college, tech or trade school—without piling on student loans?

You’re not alone—and we’re here to help!

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.

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

Language Learners Meetup

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Multilingual Meetup is a time for those who are learning a language, any language, to practice, learn new methods, and explore resources available to them to help them on their way.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Multilingual Meetup is a time for those who are learning a language, any language, to practice, learn new methods, and explore resources available to them to help them on their way.

Outsiders and Banned Book Week Celebration

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we kick off Banned Books Week with a celebration of the modern classic The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us as we kick off Banned Books Week with a celebration of the modern classic The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

The Outsiders Marathon at Full Circle Bookstore

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Offsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us from 6PM till Midnight at Full Circle Bookstore, just down the street from the library. The Bookstore is hosting a reading marathon of The Outsiders by Oklahoma author SE Hinton.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Offsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us from 6PM till Midnight at Full Circle Bookstore, just down the street from the library. The Bookstore is hosting a reading marathon of The Outsiders by Oklahoma author SE Hinton.

Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/5 - 10/11
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Drop by the library during Banned Books Week and take part in our Banned Books Scavenger Hunt!

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

Drop by the library during Banned Books Week and take part in our Banned Books Scavenger Hunt!

2-for-1 Puzzle Swap

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The rules are simple--leave a puzzle, take two puzzles!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

The rules are simple--leave a puzzle, take two puzzles!

Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage

All Day 10/6 - 10/10
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our Color by Number take-home kit!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our Color by Number take-home kit!

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

Spooky Halloween Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit

10/06/2025 @ 9:30am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come grab a Spooky Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit from Ralph Ellison Library! 

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

Come grab a Spooky Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit from Ralph Ellison Library! 

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.

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Kids Cafe with STEAM Team

Monday, October 6, 2025 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

After School Hangout

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us every other Monday for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us every other Monday for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!

Homework Help at the Library

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (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: Meeting Room B (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.

Homeschool Coding Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join the Warr Acres Homeschool Code Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more!

Registration Required
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:

Join the Warr Acres Homeschool Code Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more!

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

Teen D&D

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all adventurers! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons at the Choctaw Library. Newbies, novices, and experts welcome.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Calling all adventurers! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons at the Choctaw Library. Newbies, novices, and experts welcome.