This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Paranormal Fest: Escape From Poe's Haunted Study! Escape Room 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains Take-Home Kit All Day 10/20 - 10/26 Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Birth-PreK All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Oct 20 - 26 2025 Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains Take-Home Kit All Day 10/20–10/26 Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Club Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Description: Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime! Wednesday, October 22, 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! View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Baby Storytime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group After-School Kids Club: Spooky Crafts & Costume Contest Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Family Programs Age Group: Kids Put on your spookiest costume and come haunt the library! Visit different stations to make spooky decor and gifts to take home to your friends. Once we're done crafting, we'll have a spooky costume contest! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 22 2025 Wed After-School Kids Club: Spooky Crafts & Costume Contest 3:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs Registration Required Event Description: Put on your spookiest costume and come haunt the library! Visit different stations to make spooky decor and gifts to take home to your friends. Once we're done crafting, we'll have a spooky costume contest!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Keys: Ghost Your Digital Footprint! Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM Age Group: Teens, Adults Spooky Tips for Staying Private Online Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Computer Keys: Ghost Your Digital Footprint! 10:00am–11:30am Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Spooky Tips for Staying Private Online 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. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Bubble Playtime! Saturday, October 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Bubble Playtime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Free Community Lead Testing Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 19-25), the Oklahoma State Department of Health is hosting free community lead testing events by bringing a portable device to the library which can detect lead in consumer products. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Free Community Lead Testing 11:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 19-25), the Oklahoma State Department of Health is hosting free community lead testing events by bringing a portable device to the library which can detect lead in consumer products.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime! Wednesday, October 29, 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! View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Baby Storytime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group After-School Kids Club: Sensory Potion Lab Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Family Programs Age Group: Kids Explore your creative side after school at the library with the After-School Kids Club! Stop by every Wednesday for an amazing new activity focusing on a variety of themes, including arts and crafts, science and beyond. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 29 2025 Wed After-School Kids Club: Sensory Potion Lab 3:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs Registration Required Event Description: Explore your creative side after school at the library with the After-School Kids Club! Stop by every Wednesday for an amazing new activity focusing on a variety of themes, including arts and crafts, science and beyond. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Spooktacular Storytime & Parade Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Area (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Join us for our annual Spooktacular Storytime & Parade at the Downtown Library! Dress up in your favorite costume and read some "spooky" books with us! View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Spooktacular Storytime & Parade 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Area (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Join us for our annual Spooktacular Storytime & Parade at the Downtown Library! Dress up in your favorite costume and read some "spooky" books with us! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Take Home Kit Pashofa Crockpot: 11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/09/2025 @ 6:00pm Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to make an easy crockpot version of the Choctaw and Chickasaw dish of pashofa (tanchi labona). Each kit comes with hominy, instructions, and other relevant information. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 - 9 2025 Take Home Kit Pashofa Crockpot: 11/01/2025 @ 9:00am–11/09/2025 @ 6:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Learn how to make an easy crockpot version of the Choctaw and Chickasaw dish of pashofa (tanchi labona). Each kit comes with hominy, instructions, and other relevant information. Disclaimer(s) Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff. 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 "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Area (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Reading Help Age Group: Kids Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 2 2025 Sun Children Reading to Dogs 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Area (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime! Wednesday, November 5, 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! View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Baby Storytime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group After-School Kids Club Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Family Programs Age Group: Kids Explore your creative side after school at the library with the After-School Kids Club! Stop by every Wednesday for an amazing new activity focusing on a variety of themes, including arts and crafts, science and beyond. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 5 2025 Wed After-School Kids Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs Registration Required Event Description: Explore your creative side after school at the library with the After-School Kids Club! Stop by every Wednesday for an amazing new activity focusing on a variety of themes, including arts and crafts, science and beyond. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Bubble Playtime! Saturday, November 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Bubble Playtime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Choctaw Social Dance Demonstration Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Cultural Experiences Age Group: All Ages Please come and celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us by enjoying Choctaw social dancing. A dance group from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be presenting traditional styles of Choctaw dance in the Downtown Library atrium. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Choctaw Social Dance Demonstration 11:00am–12:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Please come and celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us by enjoying Choctaw social dancing. A dance group from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be presenting traditional styles of Choctaw dance in the Downtown Library atrium. 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 Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond Sunday, November 9, 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 9 2025 Sun Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Basket Weaving Take-Home Kit 11/10/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/18/2025 @ 8:00pm Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 10 - 18 2025 Basket Weaving Take-Home Kit 11/10/2025 @ 9:00am–11/18/2025 @ 8:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. 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! It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group 123! Play With Me! Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-PreK Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Nov 12 2025 Wed 123! Play With Me! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
This event is in the "Kids" group After-School Kids Club: The Science of Water Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Science & STEAM Age Group: Kids Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science!This week's theme is: The Science of Water!Today's program will be a self guided exploration room with hands on science stations!Think Science Museum - but its free! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 12 2025 Wed After-School Kids Club: The Science of Water 3:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science!This week's theme is: The Science of Water!Today's program will be a self guided exploration room with hands on science stations!Think Science Museum - but its free! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Commission Meetings Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group MLC Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Commission Meetings Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu MLC Executive Committee Meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Stick Game Take Home Kit All Day 11/15 - 11/22 Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 - 22 2025 Stick Game Take Home Kit All Day 11/15–11/22 Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. 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! It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
