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Images from the Past

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Teens

Participants will explore how ancient art and imagery reveal what mattered to people in the past. By observing images and considering how contemporary communities understand them, participants will see how images remain meaningful today.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Participants will explore how ancient art and imagery reveal what mattered to people in the past. By observing images and considering how contemporary communities understand them, participants will see how images remain meaningful today.

Game Day

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Video Gaming:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Summer Kids Cafe

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays for a delicious meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. We’ll have educational videos to watch and games to play while you enjoy your food and hang out with friends.

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays for a delicious meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. We’ll have educational videos to watch and games to play while you enjoy your food and hang out with friends.

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.

"Wait...Nobody Taught Me That!" Teen Life Skills Part 6: Travel Hacks

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

How to book plane tickets, navigate bus routes, packing tips, and how to not look totally lost. Everything you need to know before your next adventure.

This is an event open to ages 13-25.

 

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

How to book plane tickets, navigate bus routes, packing tips, and how to not look totally lost. Everything you need to know before your next adventure.

This is an event open to ages 13-25.

 

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Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) Family Fun Take Home Kit

All Day 6/2 - 6/6
Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City) at Stockyards City 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.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 3, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Stockyards City Library
Room: Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City)
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.

SUMMER MEAL

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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.

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.

HOW TO ENTER THE STATE FAIR

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are you a crafter? Don't miss this Q&A session to discuss the ins and outs of entering your work in the Oklahoma State Fair. We will discuss how works are accepted, judged, displayed, and how to reclaim your pieces!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Are you a crafter? Don't miss this Q&A session to discuss the ins and outs of entering your work in the Oklahoma State Fair. We will discuss how works are accepted, judged, displayed, and how to reclaim your pieces!

Teen D&D - NOT ACCEPTING NEW PLAYERS

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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.

Coding Club!

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join the Coding Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more!

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 3, 2026 @ 9:01am.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Coding Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more!

SUMMER MEAL

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 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.

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.

Craft & Chat!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (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!

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Summer Reading is here, and we are ready to "Unearth a Story!" Join Southern Oaks Library at our annual community celebration for all ages!

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Summer Reading is here, and we are ready to "Unearth a Story!" Join Southern Oaks Library at our annual community celebration for all ages!

Comic Excavation: Graphic Storytelling Through the Ages

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

From ancient cave art and Egyptian hieroglyphics to medieval tapestries and modern comics, humans have always used images to convey meaning, memory, and myth.

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

From ancient cave art and Egyptian hieroglyphics to medieval tapestries and modern comics, humans have always used images to convey meaning, memory, and myth.

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

Summer Kids Cafe

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays for a delicious meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. We’ll have educational videos to watch and games to play while you enjoy your food and hang out with friends.

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays for a delicious meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. We’ll have educational videos to watch and games to play while you enjoy your food and hang out with friends.

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.

Paper Bag Books: Excavation Log

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Transform ordinary paper bags into field books worthy of any explorer with fiber artist Darci Lenker! Learn simple techniques to bind your own excavation log to record discoveries, sketch fossils, or write about dinosaur adventures.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Transform ordinary paper bags into field books worthy of any explorer with fiber artist Darci Lenker! Learn simple techniques to bind your own excavation log to record discoveries, sketch fossils, or write about dinosaur adventures.

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

SUMMER MEAL

Thursday, June 4, 2026 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.

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.

Infuse Your Moves

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Make your own fruit infused water in this hands-on workshop. Explore how water fuels your body and what is hiding in sports drinks, soda, and juice as you learn how hydration keeps your body moving.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make your own fruit infused water in this hands-on workshop. Explore how water fuels your body and what is hiding in sports drinks, soda, and juice as you learn how hydration keeps your body moving.

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.

The library does not inspect or monitor the ingredients or preparation methods of the homemade goods brought by participants. The library assumes no responsibility for the homemade goods and gives no representations or warranties as to the homemade goods. Please be advised that exposure to food allergens is possible. Attendees touching or consuming homemade food or goods do so at their own risk.  Attendees shall hold the Library harmless from any loss, cost, claim, injury, illness, damage or liability sustained or related to homemade foods or goods. 

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Pony Bead Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us at Harrah Library for some DIY Friendship Fun! Come craft some fun beaded bracelets with, or for your besties!

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

Join us at Harrah Library for some DIY Friendship Fun! Come craft some fun beaded bracelets with, or for your besties!

Scales to Feathers Rethinking Dinosaurs

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

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

Impact Engineering: Outsmarting Dinosaurs

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Think you could survive the Mesozoic era? In this hands-on engineering challenge, teens design and build protective gear, structures or shields that could withstand a dinosaur strike, then put their creations to the test.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Think you could survive the Mesozoic era? In this hands-on engineering challenge, teens design and build protective gear, structures or shields that could withstand a dinosaur strike, then put their creations to the test.

Indoor Volleyball

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Bump, set, spike! 

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

Bump, set, spike! 

S.O. Animation Society

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Love animation, manga, anime in TV or Movies? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animated cinema creations. A cool space to talk, watch, and have fun!

Registration Required
Registration will close on June 4, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Love animation, manga, anime in TV or Movies? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animated cinema creations. A cool space to talk, watch, and have fun!

Comic Excavation: Graphic Storytelling Through the Ages

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

From ancient cave art and Egyptian hieroglyphics to medieval tapestries and modern comics, humans have always used images to convey meaning, memory, and myth.

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

From ancient cave art and Egyptian hieroglyphics to medieval tapestries and modern comics, humans have always used images to convey meaning, memory, and myth.

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

Felted Geodes

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join fiber artist Darci Lenker and create your own felted wool geodes, inspired by the hidden crystals and surprises found beneath the earth’s surface!

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

Join fiber artist Darci Lenker and create your own felted wool geodes, inspired by the hidden crystals and surprises found beneath the earth’s surface!

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