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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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Turn Your Idea Into a Comic

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Have an idea for a comic, but not sure where to start? This program will show the steps of designing characters, writing scripts with strong beats, and laying out pages, everything you need to know to get your comic started. 

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

Have an idea for a comic, but not sure where to start? This program will show the steps of designing characters, writing scripts with strong beats, and laying out pages, everything you need to know to get your comic started. 

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

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us for an evening of stories and activities exploring our senses! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 and up with special sensory needs or for those who might need a smaller crowd.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of stories and activities exploring our senses! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 and up with special sensory needs or for those who might need a smaller crowd.

Larry "the Snake Guy"

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Playtime (Birth-PreK)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Playtime:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the oppor...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Genealogy 101 poster

Genealogy 101

Saturday, June 28, 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.

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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.

Jed Castles' Weather Camp

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
All Ages

"If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute, it'll change."-Will Rogers

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

"If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute, it'll change."-Will Rogers

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Sound Bath Meditation

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing Sound Bath Meditation with a certified yoga instructor.

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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 a relaxing Sound Bath Meditation with a certified yoga instructor.

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.

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of July we each choose ONE book from the Hat Shop Mysteries by Jen McKinlay to discuss.

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

Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of July we each choose ONE book from the Hat Shop Mysteries by Jen McKinlay to discuss.

Disclaimer(s)

Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Scrub Club – Keeping Germs at Bay

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

This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.

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

This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.

Tales from the Silver Screen: The Taming of the Shrew (1967)/ 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Live and in color! Come join us for a movie discussion on films new and old. Each month we will be talking about a different film. There will be discussion questions, trivia, and popcorn provided!

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

Live and in color! Come join us for a movie discussion on films new and old. Each month we will be talking about a different film. There will be discussion questions, trivia, and popcorn provided!

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.

Two women from Clips and Hips standing outside in dresses

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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

Two women from Clips and Hips standing outside in dresses

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

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

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

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Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

4th at the Lake

Puzzle Palooza

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Looking for a unique way to spend time together this 4th of July weekend? Connect with friends, family, and fellow puzzle enthusiasts for an afternoon of puzzling pleasure!

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Looking for a unique way to spend time together this 4th of July weekend? Connect with friends, family, and fellow puzzle enthusiasts for an afternoon of puzzling pleasure!

Lego Block Party

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!