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.

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Create a Colorful Clay Trinket Tray Using Air Dry Clay

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

You will create, and design your Air-Dry Clay Trinket Tray Saturday, May 4th. On the following Tuesday, May 7th, from 4-5 pm, after your Trinket Tray has had time to dry, you will ...

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, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

You will create, and design your Air-Dry Clay Trinket Tray Saturday, May 4th.

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Star Wars Day: Escape Room

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is hosting a Star Wars themed escape room. Do you have what it takes to solve the clues and puzzles to escape the room before the time is up? The room is timed f...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is hosting a Star Wars themed escape room. Do you have what it takes to solve the clues and puzzles to escape the room before the time is up? The room is timed for 25 minutes and you must register to choose your session.

Flamingo Snow Globes

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own flamingo snow globes!

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own flamingo snow globes!

"Common Enemy" Film Showing with Discussion Panel

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a viewing off film Humane League's Common Enemy. Produced by Kirkpatrick Foundation, Common Enemy. While this is about very sad factory farming in Oklaho...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us for a viewing off film Humane League's Common Enemy.

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

Crying in H Mart cover: red background with two chopstick sets and noodles

Nonfiction Book Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of knowledgeable narratives and timely topics.  This month, we're reading Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. 

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of knowledgeable narratives and timely topics. 

The Writers Room

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

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Star Wars Day: Escape Room

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is hosting a Star Wars themed escape room. Do you have what it takes to solve the clues and puzzles to escape the room before the time is up? The room is timed f...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is hosting a Star Wars themed escape room. Do you have what it takes to solve the clues and puzzles to escape the room before the time is up? The room is timed for 25 minutes and you must register to choose your session.

Star Wars Day Graphic

Star Wars Day: Escape Room

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is hosting a Star Wars themed escape room. Do you have what it takes to solve the clues and puzzles to escape the room before the time is up? The room is timed f...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is hosting a Star Wars themed escape room. Do you have what it takes to solve the clues and puzzles to escape the room before the time is up? The room is timed for 25 minutes and you must register to choose your session.

The poster for the Creative Writing Sunday program. A single line drawing of an open book is in the middle of the poster, with small translucent circles of light purple, light blue, and light yellow covering most of the illustration. Below the illustration, it says, "Stay inspired."

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Page Turners

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you! Each month, we will select a different genre, such as my...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

DHS Resource Help

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embe...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 1 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Mat Yoga

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear so...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear something you can easily move in.  

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.

S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim!  This program is a part of TRIAD, a collaborative effort between the Sheriff'...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim! 

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Online
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises a...

Required
Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 493
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 c...

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!

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES (HSE)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.  High School Equi...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Beginner English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm.  ...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm. 

Maker Mondays

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Mondays are Maker Mondays! Join us in the teen area for a different maker activity each week. No registration is required and this is a come and go event.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Teen Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Mondays are Maker Mondays! Join us in the teen area for a different maker activity each week. No registration is required and this is a come and go event.

Lofi girl desk

Lofi Study Hall

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Summer is almost here... but so is finals week! Are you looking for a quiet space to get some work or studying done? Do you like quiet Lofi music playing in the background? We have...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Summer is almost here... but so is finals week! Are you looking for a quiet space to get some work or studying done? Do you like quiet Lofi music playing in the background? We have the perfect place for you!

Finances for Small Business Owners

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn about all the financial aspects of starting and running a small business. Topics include types of legal entity structures, writing a business plan, book keeping, paying taxes...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Learn about all the financial aspects of starting and running a small business. Topics include types of legal entity structures, writing a business plan, book keeping, paying taxes and everything in between.

Finances for Small Business Owners

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn about all the financial aspects of starting and running a small business. Topics include types of legal entity structures, writing a business plan, book keeping, paying taxes...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Description:

Learn about all the financial aspects of starting and running a small business. Topics include types of legal entity structures, writing a business plan, book keeping, paying taxes and everything in between.

image of calculator, fountain pen, financial records

Small Business Workshop: Finances for Small Business Owners

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn all about finances for running a small business.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Description:

Entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn all about finances for running a small business.

CLC (Community Literacy Center) Adult Basic Education

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. Adult Basic ...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes Online (ESL)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This online introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.&...

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This online introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.