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Caring Van Visit

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoors (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The Oklahoma Caring Van delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Outdoors (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Caring Van delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

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

Paper Bag Books: Excavation Log

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite (Stockyards City) at Stockyards City 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.

Library Branch: Stockyards City Library
Room: Offsite (Stockyards City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
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

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

Drawing Prehistoric Creatures and Cavemen

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Pulling inspiration from the great Joe Kubert, Eric of JEO Creations will demonstrate how to draw a dynamic comic cover with heroic figures interacting with giant lizards and dinosaurs!

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

Pulling inspiration from the great Joe Kubert, Eric of JEO Creations will demonstrate how to draw a dynamic comic cover with heroic figures interacting with giant lizards and dinosaurs!

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

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

Mixed Media Geode Drawings

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Inspired by the beauty of prehistoric geode formations, participants will create a one-of-a-kind geode-inspired artwork using drawing and mixed media techniques.

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

Inspired by the beauty of prehistoric geode formations, participants will create a one-of-a-kind geode-inspired artwork using drawing and mixed media techniques.

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

Craft & Chat!

Wednesday, July 15, 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!

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

Storytelling Through Pictures

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

For thousands of years, artists have been telling stories using only pictures like cave paintings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Medieval tapestries, and comic books today.

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

For thousands of years, artists have been telling stories using only pictures like cave paintings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Medieval tapestries, and comic books today.

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

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Kids Cafe

Wednesday, July 15, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Boneheads: A Peek Inside the Past

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

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

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

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

Game Night

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Slime Lab

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Get hands-on in Slime Lab, where you’ll mix, test, and customize your own slime. Experiment with colors, textures, and add-ins, fix slime fails, and learn what makes slime stretchy, crunchy, or glossy.

Registration Required
Registration will close on June 25, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get hands-on in Slime Lab, where you’ll mix, test, and customize your own slime. Experiment with colors, textures, and add-ins, fix slime fails, and learn what makes slime stretchy, crunchy, or glossy.

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

Podcasting 101 Episode 1: Concept and Planning

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Multimedia Lab (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Interested in entering the world of podcasts and content creation?

Do you have a story to tell or expertise to share with the world?

Don't know how to start?

Registration Required
Registration will close on July 16, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Multimedia Lab (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Interested in entering the world of podcasts and content creation?

Do you have a story to tell or expertise to share with the world?

Don't know how to start?

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

In Stitches: T-Rex Cross Stitch

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come explore the fiber arts with us! All skill levels are welcome. Stay in Stitches this July as we unearth a story with a prehistoric twist—participants will cross-stitch a fearsome (and fun) T-Rex!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come explore the fiber arts with us! All skill levels are welcome. Stay in Stitches this July as we unearth a story with a prehistoric twist—participants will cross-stitch a fearsome (and fun) T-Rex!

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

Route 66 Dragsters

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Help the Oklahoma State Fair celebrate 100 years of Route 66 by creating your own classic car! Cars will be made out of toilet paper rolls, construction paper, and your own innovation. 

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

Help the Oklahoma State Fair celebrate 100 years of Route 66 by creating your own classic car! Cars will be made out of toilet paper rolls, construction paper, and your own innovation. 

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

Embroidery: Prehistoric Patterns

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join fiber artist Darci Lenker and learn how to use simple embroidery stitches on a dinosaur or fossil pattern. Stitch your own piece of ancient history onto fabric—one loop, knot, and line at a time!

Registration Required
Registration will open on July 4, 2026 @ 8:00am.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join fiber artist Darci Lenker and learn how to use simple embroidery stitches on a dinosaur or fossil pattern. Stitch your own piece of ancient history onto fabric—one loop, knot, and line at a time!

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

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

Backstage books! - Library Tour

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Every wondered what is beyond the closed door at the library? Where do the books go and how do they get there? These and so many more questions answered at our tour!

Registration Required
Registration will open on July 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Every wondered what is beyond the closed door at the library? Where do the books go and how do they get there? These and so many more questions answered at our tour!

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

Rockhounding with the OK Mineral & Gem Society

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Did you know Oklahoma's creeks, quarries, and open fields are hiding agates, selenite crystals, and other gems just waiting to be found?

Registration Required
Registration will open on July 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Did you know Oklahoma's creeks, quarries, and open fields are hiding agates, selenite crystals, and other gems just waiting to be found?

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

Sound Bath Meditation

Sunday, July 19, 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
Registration will open on July 13, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
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

Pokémon TCG League

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

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

Spice Chronicles Ch 19: Ras el Hanout

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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

Spice Chronicles Ch 19: Ras el Hanout

All Day
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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

DIY Dinosaur Terrarium Kit

All Day 7/20 - 7/23
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Create your own piece miniature DINOrama with this kit! What exactly is inside? A lot! You get rocks, soil, fake plants, of course, a dino or two! 

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Create your own piece miniature DINOrama with this kit! What exactly is inside? A lot! You get rocks, soil, fake plants, of course, a dino or two! 

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.

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

Summer Creations - Dino Masks

07/20/2026 @ 10:00am to 07/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique pre-historic themed craft! Create your very own prehistoric creature mask this week.

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 pre-historic themed craft! Create your very own prehistoric creature mask this week.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bone Detectives: Skull Secrets Revealed!

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Become a bone detective! In this hands-on class, students will examine real and replica skulls to uncover the secrets they hold.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Become a bone detective! In this hands-on class, students will examine real and replica skulls to uncover the secrets they hold.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Kids Cafe

Monday, July 20, 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.