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Citizenship Classes with OIC

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dig Into Composting! Worm workshop

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us at the Bethany Library on Saturday, August 23rd, for a hands-on science activity! Together, we'll dig into the wonderful and smelly world of compost!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us at the Bethany Library on Saturday, August 23rd, for a hands-on science activity! Together, we'll dig into the wonderful and smelly world of compost!

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fast Friends at the Library

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to meet new people and make real connections? 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Looking to meet new people and make real connections? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy 101

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a monthly discussion of all things genealogy!

Learn about free library resources to help with your research.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of all things genealogy!

Learn about free library resources to help with your research.

This event is in the "Adults" group

D&D with Judd

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mix It Up: Easy Mocktails

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Shake up your day with fun, flavorful mocktails! Learn how to make refreshing, alcohol-free drinks using simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, summer days, or a creative night in. Recipes and samples included!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Shake up your day with fun, flavorful mocktails! Learn how to make refreshing, alcohol-free drinks using simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, summer days, or a creative night in. Recipes and samples included!

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 "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

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

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for all level Yoga classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

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

Join us for all level Yoga classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

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 "Adults" group

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults

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?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
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?

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

Summer Scrapbooking Club

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

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

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

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

DIY Welcome Door Sign Take-Home Kit

All Day 8/25 - 8/29
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Would you like a welcome sign for your front door? Come get this kit and create one yourself! Learn how to make a bow and change it out with the different seasons!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Would you like a welcome sign for your front door? Come get this kit and create one yourself! Learn how to make a bow and change it out with the different seasons!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

(Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags

All Day 8/25 - 8/30
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

DHS Resource Help

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

This event is in the "Adults" group

SAIL - STAYING ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE WITH OHAI

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

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

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Woodcarving 101

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Northwest Library for an introductory woodcarving workshop designed for adults with no prior experience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the Northwest Library for an introductory woodcarving workshop designed for adults with no prior experience.

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 "Adults" group

Bad Art Night: "Yarn Painting"

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This month's bad art features yarn "painting." Join us as we use yarn and glue to create landscape art! 

Supplies are available for 24 participants and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

This month's bad art features yarn "painting." Join us as we use yarn and glue to create landscape art! 

Supplies are available for 24 participants and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

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

The Urban Poets

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jones Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

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

DIY Mini State Fair Food

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Some of us go to the fair just for the food! We will be creating miniature versions of our fair favorites. Using clay, pastels, and paper, learn to make teeny version of your big favorites. No experience necessary, all material supplied.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Some of us go to the fair just for the food! We will be creating miniature versions of our fair favorites. Using clay, pastels, and paper, learn to make teeny version of your big favorites. No experience necessary, all material supplied.

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

Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
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: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Clothed Figure Drawing

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for Belle Isle Library's recurring life drawing session. 

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

Join us for Belle Isle Library's recurring life drawing session. 

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

Mindful Skills for Relaxation - Macrame Bell Pull

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a hands-on crafting session where you'll learn to create a beautiful macramé bell pull—perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your home decor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a hands-on crafting session where you'll learn to create a beautiful macramé bell pull—perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your home decor.