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Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 14, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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. 

Image of a 20-sided dice with the Metro logo on it, on a green background

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all adventurers! Have you always wondered what Dungeons & Dragons was all about? Join us to get started in the exciting world of D&D!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all adventurers! Have you always wondered what Dungeons & Dragons was all about? Join us to get started in the exciting world of D&D!

Library Closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
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

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 19, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 19, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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

Come Craft With Me (Ages 5-12)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Unwind from the school day and let your creative energy flow! Children ages 5-12 and their adults are invited to the library on the last Tuesday of every month to experiment with various arts and crafts materials.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Unwind from the school day and let your creative energy flow! Children ages 5-12 and their adults are invited to the library on the last Tuesday of every month to experiment with various arts and crafts materials.

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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 21, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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. 

Coding with Dash Robots

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Unleash your coding skills with Dash Robots! Kids will dive into the world of programming through hands-on activities that are packed with fun. 

Registration Required
Registration will close on May 28, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Unleash your coding skills with Dash Robots! Kids will dive into the world of programming through hands-on activities that are packed with fun. 

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. 

Painted Rock Strawberries (Ages 5-12)

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Keep an eye out for Oklahoma state symbols this summer while you are driving down Route 66 celebrating it's 100th year. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 22, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Keep an eye out for Oklahoma state symbols this summer while you are driving down Route 66 celebrating it's 100th year. 

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. 

Air Dry Clay Dinosaur Fossils - Take Home Kit

All Day 6/1 - 6/7
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Step back in time and become a junior paleontologist! Using air dry clay and a miniature dinosaur skeleton you’ll make your very own dinosaur fossil. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Step back in time and become a junior paleontologist! Using air dry clay and a miniature dinosaur skeleton you’ll make your very own dinosaur fossil. 

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.

Community Canvas: A Celebration of Pride (Passive Program)

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults

Celebrate Pride Month by adding your voice to a colorful community artwork!

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Celebrate Pride Month by adding your voice to a colorful community artwork!

Oklahoma State Symbols Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Do you know the Oklahoma State symbols?

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Do you know the Oklahoma State symbols?

person on unicycle wearing several hats.

Inspyral Circus: Hooplahoma

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Join performance artist, Chelsea "Hooplahoma" Parks in this interactive program all about unearthing the key to her amazing circus skills.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join performance artist, Chelsea "Hooplahoma" Parks in this interactive program all about unearthing the key to her amazing circus skills.

Children Reading to Dogs

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest 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: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
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. 

Book cover for Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. The title and author's name are in orange font on a black background with a bite, depicted in red, taken out on the middle of the cover with a man running away.

Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Club

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Dungeon, Crawler.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to the Dungeon, Crawler.

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just 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.

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