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It's Okay to be Blue: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Whether due to the death of a loved one or another major life change, grief is the universal response to dealing with loss.  Learn about the five stages of grief and strategies for coping with loss. 

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

Whether due to the death of a loved one or another major life change, grief is the universal response to dealing with loss.  Learn about the five stages of grief and strategies for coping with loss. 

The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

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

Family Dance Party!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Do you like to move it, move it? Bring your dancing shoes, wear your dancing clothes, and come "shake it off" to some favorite tunes!

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

Do you like to move it, move it? Bring your dancing shoes, wear your dancing clothes, and come "shake it off" to some favorite tunes!

Community Fiber Arts Group

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

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

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Saturday, July 19, 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!

Fruit

Berry-licious: Preserving the Sweet Colors of the Season

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Unlock the secrets to preserving the vibrant flavors of fresh summer fruits! This interactive program will teach you techniques for freezing and dehydrating fruits to enjoy their natural sweetness all year long.

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

Unlock the secrets to preserving the vibrant flavors of fresh summer fruits! This interactive program will teach you techniques for freezing and dehydrating fruits to enjoy their natural sweetness all year long.

Playtime (Birth-PreK)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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!

Playtime (Birth-PreK)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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!

Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Journey with us into the incredible world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and dance in this beautiful performance by KAPWA OKC.

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

Journey with us into the incredible world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and dance in this beautiful performance by KAPWA OKC.

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

Playtime (Birth-PreK)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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...

View Details
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!

Playtime (Birth-PreK)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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...

View Details
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!

Story & Craft: Printmaking

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Color our world by letting your creativity soar! Enjoy a captivating story and then get creative by designing and printing your own art prints. We will learn about the art of printmaking, talk about techniques, and then create our own!

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

Color our world by letting your creativity soar! Enjoy a captivating story and then get creative by designing and printing your own art prints. We will learn about the art of printmaking, talk about techniques, and then create our own!

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

Flyer for production of The Magic Flute

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

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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:

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

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

Flyer for production of The Magic Flute

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

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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:

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

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

D&D New Players' Academy with the Kobold Lounge

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

D&D is all the rage and the library is here for it. You've heard all the cool stories, you've always wanted to give it a try, but you don't even know where to start? This one is for you.

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

D&D is all the rage and the library is here for it. You've heard all the cool stories, you've always wanted to give it a try, but you don't even know where to start? This one is for you.

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 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.

Playtime (Birth-PreK)

Saturday, July 26, 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...

View Details
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, July 26, 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.

Budding Botanists: Let's Get Growing!

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Bring your budding botanist to the library and join us for this hands-on plant science program! Participants will learn about the parts of a plant, how they grow, and will pot up their own seeds to take home!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bring your budding botanist to the library and join us for this hands-on plant science program! Participants will learn about the parts of a plant, how they grow, and will pot up their own seeds to take home!

Sound Bath Meditation

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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)

Monday, July 28, 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)

Monday, July 28, 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!

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Tuesday, July 29, 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!