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Gaming Unplugged

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

What did we do before video games? Come find out as you practice teamwork, cooperation, and
problem solving through group games and activities. Hands on fun that you can learn to play at home! Presented by OCCHD.
 

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

What did we do before video games? Come find out as you practice teamwork, cooperation, and
problem solving through group games and activities. Hands on fun that you can learn to play at home! Presented by OCCHD.
 

Spice Chronicles Ch 18: Vadouvan

All Day
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

Therapy dogs DeeDee and Sophie

Children Reading to Dogs

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

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.

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. 

Game Night

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, Stockyards City Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, All Locations
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Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, Stockyards City Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, All Locations

Reading Rocks! with the Oklahoma Geological Survey

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

Registration Required
Registration will close on June 22, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

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

Cover of Sourdough by Robin Sloan

Jones Book Club

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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.

small group of people

ESL Conversation Space

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

Unearth the Artist Within

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get ready to dig into your imagination and discover the wild, surprising, totally original artist inside you.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Get ready to dig into your imagination and discover the wild, surprising, totally original artist inside 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

seed library box

Seed Library

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Time to grow! Check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. The seed library is available before and during the 2026 growing season. Also, seed donations are accepted and welcomed!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Time to grow! Check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. The seed library is available before and during the 2026 growing season. Also, seed donations are accepted and welcomed!

Scales to Feathers Rethinking Dinosaurs

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

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

Children Reading to Dogs

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

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.

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. 

Game Night

Thursday, July 2, 2026 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.

Library Closed

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, Stockyards City Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Southern Oaks Library, Stockyards City Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, All Locations

The Reading Rodeo with Cookie the Chuckwagon Cook

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Bring the West to life with Cookie the Chuckwagon Cook, for a special reading from two of his favorite books. Hear the tales and exciting adventures about the people, animals and places of the American West!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS, Storytimes
Event Description:

Bring the West to life with Cookie the Chuckwagon Cook, for a special reading from two of his favorite books. Hear the tales and exciting adventures about the people, animals and places of the American West!

small group of people

ESL Conversation Space

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

Super Tasters

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Why are some foods better for me than others? Discover tastes and textures of a healthy snack while you learn about how food fuels your body!

Registration Required
Registration will close on July 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Why are some foods better for me than others? Discover tastes and textures of a healthy snack while you learn about how food fuels your body!

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.

Therapy dogs DeeDee and Sophie

Children Reading to Dogs

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
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.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

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.

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. 

Game Night

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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.

Storytime

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool 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...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes

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!

Spice Chronicles Ch 19: Ras el Hanout

All Day
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

Mixed Media Geode Drawings

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Inspired by the beauty of prehistoric geode formations, participants will create a one-of-a-kind geode-inspired artwork using drawing and mixed media techniques.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Inspired by the beauty of prehistoric geode formations, participants will create a one-of-a-kind geode-inspired artwork using drawing and mixed media techniques.

Tai Chi with OU

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Tap into the many mind/body benefits of practicing Tai Chi in this beginner friendly 6-week course. Open to adults of all ages.

Registration Required
Registration will open on July 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Tap into the many mind/body benefits of practicing Tai Chi in this beginner friendly 6-week course. Open to adults of all ages.

Cover of African Samurai by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard.

Jones Book Club

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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.