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Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
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!

Register online and pick up a kit between October 14th and 20th

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Creative Mending Takehome Kit

10/14/2025 @ 1:00am to 10/20/2025 @ 12:00am
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween!

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.

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

A large cartoon-style picture of Frida Kahlo, a dark-haired woman with close-set eyebrows, wearing a green shirt and orange shawl, along with orange flowers in her hair. Surrounding the picture are the words "Self Portrait with Frida Kahlo." Below are the words "October 2025 Take-Home Kit (Adults)" and contact information for the Village Library: 10307 N. Penn, phone 405-755-0710, website metrolibrary.org and also the Metro library logo.

Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo Take-Home Kit

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?

Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?

Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/20/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
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! 

October Creative Writing Chapbook

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
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!

October Mindfulness Journal

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
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! 

Tai Chi

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo is around a cartoon-style portrait of Frida Kahlo.

Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo in the Library

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?

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

Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?

Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Onsite (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: Onsite (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!

IT-Themed Button Painting

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

You'll float too if you join us at the Choctaw Library to make IT-themed button paintings!

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

You'll float too if you join us at the Choctaw Library to make IT-themed button paintings!

Early Birds for 3-4 Year Olds

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Adults

Receive and learn how to use a set of free educational toys for your 2-3 year old. The Early Birds program can help with early childhood education and school readiness for children under the age of 5.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Receive and learn how to use a set of free educational toys for your 2-3 year old. The Early Birds program can help with early childhood education and school readiness for children under the age of 5.

Tai Chi

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

Community Room

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Don't Get Spooked by Medicare

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

No need to be frightened about Medicare or or its 2026 changes!

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

No need to be frightened about Medicare or or its 2026 changes!

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Forum (Midwest City) at Midwest City 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: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
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.

DIY Wreath

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

It's Fall Y'all!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

It's Fall Y'all!  

Game On! Adult Game Night

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Step into an evening of fun at the library! Perfect for adult game lovers, this free event promises giggles, friendly competition, and quality time with family and friends.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Step into an evening of fun at the library! Perfect for adult game lovers, this free event promises giggles, friendly competition, and quality time with family and friends.

Horror book bundles!

10/16/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 16th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.

 

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

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 16th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.

 

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!

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill 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: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
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.

Metropolitan Library Commission Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Tai Chi

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

Village Book Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Clubs:

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 enjo...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading

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.

Board game called snakes and ladders with pieces on numbered tiles and a die on the table.

Game Night

Thursday, October 16, 2025 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.

Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings