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July Creative Writing Chapbook

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
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!

July Mindfulness Journal

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
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! 

Learn How to Make and Origami Candy Box Take-Home Kit. Pick Up Starting July 12th at the Circulation Desk.

July Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit

07/12/2025 @ 10:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Origami Challenge

Learn to how to make this beautiful and colorful origami box! 

You can put candy or any other small items inside.

Also makes a unique gift!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Origami Challenge

Learn to how to make this beautiful and colorful origami box! 

You can put candy or any other small items inside.

Also makes a unique gift!

Torn Paper Collage-Take Home Kit

07/24/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.

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

Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.

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Seed Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ahhh, July. We are experiencing deep Summer, but Fall is coming, and now is the time to start seedlings indoors for a Fall garden! Come check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. We welcome seed donations, too!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Ahhh, July. We are experiencing deep Summer, but Fall is coming, and now is the time to start seedlings indoors for a Fall garden! Come check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. We welcome seed donations, too!

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Basic Computer Classes

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for free computer classes that will cover the basics of computer usage and navigating the internet! This class session covers Digital Safety and Cybersecurity.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for free computer classes that will cover the basics of computer usage and navigating the internet! This class session covers Digital Safety and Cybersecurity.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and sprit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and sprit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

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.

Cool Off with Fresh Fruit: Freezing & Dehydrating

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Our OSU Extension presenter will teach participants how to preserve fresh summer fruits by freezing and dehydrating. Participants will enjoy an optional taste test of samples of frozen fruit smoothies and dehydrated fruit leather.

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

Our OSU Extension presenter will teach participants how to preserve fresh summer fruits by freezing and dehydrating. Participants will enjoy an optional taste test of samples of frozen fruit smoothies and dehydrated fruit leather.

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.

Oklahoma City Community College Resource Table

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for free GED and ESL courses? The Oklahoma City Community College offers both courses free of charge. Come by the OCCC resource table at your local librarian to get more information about the programs and sign up!

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Looking for free GED and ESL courses? The Oklahoma City Community College offers both courses free of charge. Come by the OCCC resource table at your local librarian to get more information about the programs and sign up!

Makerspace Crafternoon

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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.

Ebook Book Club

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Let's read more in 2025! This book club is centered around ebooks and e-audiobooks for its accessibility - no need to come to the library to hunt down a copy, you can snag this book from your phone, laptop, or tablet!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Let's read more in 2025! This book club is centered around ebooks and e-audiobooks for its accessibility - no need to come to the library to hunt down a copy, you can snag this book from your phone, laptop, or tablet!

Vinyl Record & Art Night

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art!
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.

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

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art!
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

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

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Online + Curbside (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Online + Curbside (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Harrah)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Summer Book Subscription

All Day
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

Disclaimer(s)

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

(Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag

All Day 8/1 - 8/10
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 back and is now 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 back and is now 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!

Wellness Month Take-Home Kits

All Day 8/1 - 8/29
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Adult Book Drop

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library!

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!

August Creative Writing Chapbook

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
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!