TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

Notice:

Due to maintenance work, the Midwest City library will be closed Thursday, 05/09, and is scheduled to re-open on Friday at 9AM.

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Summer Reading Creations - Craft Binoculars

All Day 6/20 - 6/22
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Binoculars. Wha...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Binoculars. What new things will you observe by focusing your attention?

Life Size Candyland

All Day 6/20 - 7/3
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

The library will be transformed into life size Candyland that you and your family can do on your own as you visit us this summer! Stop by the reference desk and tell them you want ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

The library will be transformed into life size Candyland that you and your family can do on your own as you visit us this summer! Stop by the reference desk and tell them you want to play. 

Cover to the PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbook, featuring a person standing in front of a large hedge and waving a PRIDE flag.

PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks

06/20/2024 @ 8:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 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
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises mean...

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 special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Cover the the June Mindfulness Journal, which features a eucalyptus branch on the back cover and a photos of a sunny beach on the front.

June Mindfulness Journal

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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! 

Cover to the Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook, which features someone holding a homemade cardboard sign that says "Freedom Day Juneteenth."

Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, 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 special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience! Audience...

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

Target Age: school-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    This event is held at multi...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.   

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience! Audience...

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

Target Age: school-age children 

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness

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.

SUMMER MEAL

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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 12-2 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.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come Create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. Learn the Art of Suminagashi      Note: Children age 5 and 6 must be a...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Come Create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs

using floating inks on water.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

 

 

Note: Children age 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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. 

Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber...

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

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

Live Action Clue!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into re...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into real life on a new adventure. 

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience! Audience...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience! Audience...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children 

Adventures in Needlefelting with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.  Ages 9-15. ...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Cont

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.

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

Perler Bead Art

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Kids and Teens, please join us in making Perler Bead creations! Beads along with a variety of patterns will be available for use that range in skill level. If you have never tried ...

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

Kids and Teens, please join us in making Perler Bead creations! Beads along with a variety of patterns will be available for use that range in skill level. If you have never tried creating with Perler Beads, now is your chance!

survival kit

DIY Survival Kits

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Adventures can be exciting! Let's make sure we prepare well for it. Join us on June 20th at 3pm for our DIY Survival Kit program. All participants will be able to create their...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Adventures can be exciting! Let's make sure we prepare well for it. Join us on June 20th at 3pm for our DIY Survival Kit program. All participants will be able to create their very own survival kit with the various items available.

Cardboard Creations

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

The Makedo cardboard construction kit inspires teens to dream big, design, and create. Teens use simple-to-master, safe tools and upcycled cardboard to build just about anything. W...

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

The Makedo cardboard construction kit inspires teens to dream big, design, and create. Teens use simple-to-master, safe tools and upcycled cardboard to build just about anything.

Live Action Clue!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into re...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into real life on a new adventure. 

Game Night

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones 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: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
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.

Tabletop Adventurers Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Come to the Library for a summer of tabletop adventures! Every week, fate will lead you to roleplay as a different character. Will you wake up as a tiny mouse? An amateur wizard? A...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Come to the Library for a summer of tabletop adventures! Every week, fate will lead you to roleplay as a different character. Will you wake up as a tiny mouse? An amateur wizard? A hungry bear? A heroic warrior?

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.

DIY Flag T-Shirts

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and show off your patriotic spirit at our DIY Flag T-Shirt Workshop! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, camaraderie, and, of cou...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and show off your patriotic spirit at our DIY Flag T-Shirt Workshop! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, camaraderie, and, of course, crafting. This event is perfect for families!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons! We'll do our be...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!