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Papel Picado Garland Take Home Kit

09/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive Papel Picado Garland take-home kit for kids! Create your own colorful paper banner, inspired by the traditional Mexican folk art used to decorate for special occasions. All supplies are included.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive Papel Picado Garland take-home kit for kids! Create your own colorful paper banner, inspired by the traditional Mexican folk art used to decorate for special occasions. All supplies are included.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the library to complete a scavenger hunt exploring the Hispanic heritage of Oklahoma. Stop by the second-floor reference desk to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. The sheet contains questions about the Hispanic heritage of Oklahoma.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Visit the library to complete a scavenger hunt exploring the Hispanic heritage of Oklahoma. Stop by the second-floor reference desk to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. The sheet contains questions about the Hispanic heritage of Oklahoma.

Bubble Playtime!

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

AltFest

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Entire 4th Floor at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Interested in the niche, alternative, underground, or atypical? Welcome to the event just right for you!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Entire 4th Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Interested in the niche, alternative, underground, or atypical? Welcome to the event just right for you!

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

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by painting sugar skull planters on October 11 at 1:00PM at the Downtown Library. This program is for teens and adults. Registration is required.

Sugar Skull Planters for Hispanic Heritage Month

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in this creative workshop! Teens and adults are invited to decorate sugar skull (calaveras de azúcar) inspired flower pots, honoring a vibrant tradition from Mexican culture.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in this creative workshop! Teens and adults are invited to decorate sugar skull (calaveras de azúcar) inspired flower pots, honoring a vibrant tradition from Mexican culture.

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!

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Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

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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.

Baby Storytime at the Downtown Library, Wednesdays from 11am-12pm.

Baby Storytime!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

After-School Kids Club: Slime Lab!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready for a slime-tastic time in Slime Lab! Kids will mix, stretch, and squish their own slime creations to take home. It’s a sensory adventure full of creativity, experimentation, and ooey-gooey fun!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Get ready for a slime-tastic time in Slime Lab! Kids will mix, stretch, and squish their own slime creations to take home. It’s a sensory adventure full of creativity, experimentation, and ooey-gooey fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Bigfoot

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom EF (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join members of the Native Oklahoma Bigfoot Research Organization (NOBRO) to learn about their search for Bigfoot in Oklahoma and beyond. Guests will have the opportunity to share their stories and maybe even meet Bigfoot in person!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join members of the Native Oklahoma Bigfoot Research Organization (NOBRO) to learn about their search for Bigfoot in Oklahoma and beyond. Guests will have the opportunity to share their stories and maybe even meet Bigfoot in person!

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

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Classroom G (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for a special escape room experience at this year's Paranormal Fest. Escape room sessions will take place at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Space is limited, and entry into each session is first-come, first-served. 

 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us for a special escape room experience at this year's Paranormal Fest. Escape room sessions will take place at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Space is limited, and entry into each session is first-come, first-served. 

 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Paranormal Activities

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Feeling crafty? Join us for some "paranormal activities." Stop by our come-and-go craft stations to complete one or more spooky crafts in celebration of Paranormal Fest. There will be crafts available for all ages.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Feeling crafty? Join us for some "paranormal activities." Stop by our come-and-go craft stations to complete one or more spooky crafts in celebration of Paranormal Fest. There will be crafts available for all ages.

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Vendor Fair

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Interested in browsing some oddities or stocking up on your witchcraft supplies? Perhaps learn more from your local ghost hunter or tarot reader? You've come to the right place!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in browsing some oddities or stocking up on your witchcraft supplies? Perhaps learn more from your local ghost hunter or tarot reader? You've come to the right place!

Paranormal Fest: Waning Moon

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at the Downtown Library for our eighth annual Paranormal Fest, featuring guest experts, vendor booths, children's programming, and a movie marathon!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library for our eighth annual Paranormal Fest, featuring guest experts, vendor booths, children's programming, and a movie marathon!

Disclaimer(s)

The Arts Parking Garage located at Main Street and Colcord Drive will be undergoing maintenance and closed on the weekends from September 26 through November 10.

The garage will close on Friday evenings at 6 p.m. and reopen on Monday mornings at 6 a.m. The weekend closures include:

  • Friday, September 26 - Monday, September 29
  • Friday, October 3 - Monday, October 6
  • Friday, October 10 - Monday, October 13
  • Friday, October 17 - Monday, October 20
  • Friday, October 24 - Monday, October 27
  • Friday, October 31 - Monday, November 3
  • Friday, November 7 - Monday, November 10

We apologize for the inconvenience, but street parking is free on the weekends and there are other parking garages nearby. For more information about parking downtown, please click here.

Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Join us for Spooky Storytime at the Downtown Library on October 18th from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Spooky Storytime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Classroom CD (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the world of the supernatural at Spooky Storytime! Gather around as we dive into the eerie realms of ghostly tales.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the world of the supernatural at Spooky Storytime! Gather around as we dive into the eerie realms of ghostly tales.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Local Hauntings

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Jeff Provine, author of the Haunted Oklahoma book series, for tales of local hauntings and urban legends!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join Jeff Provine, author of the Haunted Oklahoma book series, for tales of local hauntings and urban legends!

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

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Family Fright Movie Marathon

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

This movie marathon will be open to all and will feature films that are both family friendly and a bit spooky! 

 

The Dark Crystal - 1 hr 35 mn

Hungry Ghost Diner - 1 hr 56 mn

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

This movie marathon will be open to all and will feature films that are both family friendly and a bit spooky! 

 

The Dark Crystal - 1 hr 35 mn

Hungry Ghost Diner - 1 hr 56 mn

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Dream Science

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom CD (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Join the School of Metaphysics to discuss the science and interpretation of dreams! Are you curious about what recurring dreams might mean? Symbology, or the meaning of your deepest thoughts? Join us for an introductory class all about dreams.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join the School of Metaphysics to discuss the science and interpretation of dreams! Are you curious about what recurring dreams might mean? Symbology, or the meaning of your deepest thoughts? Join us for an introductory class all about dreams.

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

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Red Dirt Cryptids

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Classroom EF (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

What's lurking in the woods? Come find out with Red Dirt Cryptids as they discuss cryptozoological creatures in and around Oklahoma.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

What's lurking in the woods? Come find out with Red Dirt Cryptids as they discuss cryptozoological creatures in and around Oklahoma.

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

Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The untimely death of author Edgar Allan Poe has never been fully explained. Could ghosts have been involved? You're a time-travelling investigator, sent back in time to look into the mystery of Poe's death by looking through his study.

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Teaching the Tarot

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a lesson in tarot meanings, spreads, and artwork with Marisa Mohi.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us for a lesson in tarot meanings, spreads, and artwork with Marisa Mohi.

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

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Ghost Hunting

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom CD (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about ghost hunting with Investigating Oklahoma's Paranormal.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn about ghost hunting with Investigating Oklahoma's Paranormal.

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