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Winter Reading (300-Piece) Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 300-PIECE PUZZLE. If your team prefers a 500-piece puzzle, please look for that registration. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 300-PIECE PUZZLE. If your team prefers a 500-piece puzzle, please look for that registration. 

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

Winter Reading (500-Piece) Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 500-PIECE PUZZLE. If your team prefers a 300-piece puzzle, please look for that registration. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 500-PIECE PUZZLE. If your team prefers a 300-piece puzzle, please look for that registration. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Guided Acrylic Painting: Forest Path

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (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 pathway deep in a forest. You will leave with a completed painting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (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 pathway deep in a forest. You will leave with a completed painting.

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

Language Learners Meetup

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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.

Cancelled
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.

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

Beaded Snake Take-Home Kit

01/04/2026 @ 12:00pm to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit

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

Sound Bath Meditation

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a relaxing Sound Bath Meditation with a certified yoga instructor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a relaxing Sound Bath Meditation with a certified yoga instructor.

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.

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

The Young Storytellers Publishing Workshop

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

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

Mindfulness in the New Year: Journal Take Home Kit

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/11/2026 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Start the new year with intention, reflection, and a little peace. Our Mindfulness in the New Year: Journal Take-Home Kit is designed to help you slow down, breathe, and connect with yourself as you move into 2026.

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

Start the new year with intention, reflection, and a little peace. Our Mindfulness in the New Year: Journal Take-Home Kit is designed to help you slow down, breathe, and connect with yourself as you move into 2026.

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

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, January 5, 2026 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!

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

Winter Joy Crafts

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The New Year has passed, but winter has only just begun! Drop by this come-and-go event and make winter-themed crafts, and enjoy the company of others! Open to ages 10 and up. 

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

The New Year has passed, but winter has only just begun! Drop by this come-and-go event and make winter-themed crafts, and enjoy the company of others! Open to ages 10 and up. 

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, January 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

"Wait...Nobody Taught Me That!" Teen Life Skills Part 1: Insurance

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have questions about what insurance really is and what it does for you? It's confusing, but necessary. Learn how insurance works, what you need to know, and how to avoid getting scammed.

This is an event open to ages 13 and up.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have questions about what insurance really is and what it does for you? It's confusing, but necessary. Learn how insurance works, what you need to know, and how to avoid getting scammed.

This is an event open to ages 13 and up.

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

Quilled Cardinal

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs. 

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

Homework Help at the Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

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

Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us as we get together to hang out with other homeschool kids and teens to connect. We will play socializing games, discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more!

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

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us as we get together to hang out with other homeschool kids and teens to connect. We will play socializing games, discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more!

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

Tuesday, January 6, 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 "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Young Readers' Lounge

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

A cozy, fun-filled space where kids choose a themed book to read aloud with a sibling, friend, parent, or librarian. After reading time, enjoy games that introduce and reinforce literacy skills, like Bananagrams, Sequence Letters, and Quiddler.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

A cozy, fun-filled space where kids choose a themed book to read aloud with a sibling, friend, parent, or librarian. After reading time, enjoy games that introduce and reinforce literacy skills, like Bananagrams, Sequence Letters, and Quiddler.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Afternoon

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you!

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

It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Beadweaving for Teens

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a creative program series exploring the art of bead weaving.  Using colorful seed beads and simple weaving techniques, you'll create your own one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us for a creative program series exploring the art of bead weaving.  Using colorful seed beads and simple weaving techniques, you'll create your own one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.

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

Wednesday, January 7, 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

AFTER SCHOOL ART HOUR: RePrint, Second Lives for Our Own Materials

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Artist Sarah Sullivan Sherrod paints on her own weaving, combining two media to create a new piece. Kids and teens can explore combining two elements at the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Artist Sarah Sullivan Sherrod paints on her own weaving, combining two media to create a new piece. Kids and teens can explore combining two elements at the library.

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

Makerspace Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Makerspace (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Make and Takes:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: The Makerspace (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cocoa & Crafts

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Warm up with a mug of hot chocolate while you create some fun winter-themed crafts. Relax, get creative, and enjoy some cozy vibes with friends — perfect for a chilly January day! For teens in grades 6 - 12.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Warm up with a mug of hot chocolate while you create some fun winter-themed crafts. Relax, get creative, and enjoy some cozy vibes with friends — perfect for a chilly January day! For teens in grades 6 - 12.

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

Perler Bead Art: Mini-bead Challenge

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Kids, Teens, and Adults, please drop in for some fun making art out of Perler Beads. Regular size Perler beads are available as well as the mini-bead size if you are looking for a CHALLENGE! There will be many patterns to choose from.

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Kids, Teens, and Adults, please drop in for some fun making art out of Perler Beads. Regular size Perler beads are available as well as the mini-bead size if you are looking for a CHALLENGE! There will be many patterns to choose from.