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Tai Chi in the Park

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Outdoors (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library. This traditional Tai Chi class includes 8 forms ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create your own Small Water Garden

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Did you know some plants can grow without any soil at all? Create your own small water ivy garden in this hands on program. All supplies provided. Sign up today as space is limi...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Did you know some plants can grow without any soil at all? Create your own small water ivy garden in this hands on program. All supplies provided.

Sign up today as space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kitchen Scrap Gardening

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Scrap gardening is great for kids, beginners, or anyone who is wanting to experiment with their first garden. It is also a great way to save money on fresh food by using what you a...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Scrap gardening is great for kids, beginners, or anyone who is wanting to experiment with their first garden. It is also a great way to save money on fresh food by using what you already have in your kitchen!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Playtime

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Come play at the Warr Acres Library! Sharing in play is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination f...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come play at the Warr Acres 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. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pride Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Celebrate Pride with your kids this year with a Pride Themed Storytime! Kids and families ages 5-10 are invited to join us for a storytime filled with rainbows, joy, and accepta...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Celebrate Pride with your kids this year with a Pride Themed Storytime!

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.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
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...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Cotton: Sustainable Fabric From A Seed

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

We are excited to announce that the Warr Acres Library is going to grow a small crop of cotton INDOORS! Please visit us in the afternoon of the fourth Saturday of every month to...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

We are excited to announce that the Warr Acres Library is going to grow a small crop of cotton INDOORS!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

ScissorTales

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Offsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime! We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail.  Bad weather? No wo...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks, Boxes, and Earrings

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark, box...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark, box, or earrings.  Supplies are limited.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Camp Downtown : Building Bungalows for Bugs!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we will feature a new camp craft.

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.

Create Your Character with OK Contemporary Art

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Recreate characters from your favorite adventure books! Whether your favorite books have pictures or don’t, who hasn’t wanted to bring their favorite characters to life? Using pape...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Recreate characters from your favorite adventure books! Whether your favorite books have pictures or don’t, who hasn’t wanted to bring their favorite characters to life? Using paper, glue, and a little imagination you can.

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.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Do You Believe in Magic? Magic Show with Joe Coover!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ Close-Up Grand Prix, Joe Coover has been entertaining audiences across the US and abroad for over ten years. His signature mix...

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

Winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ Close-Up Grand Prix, Joe Coover has been entertaining audiences across the US and abroad for over ten years.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us as we embark on an adventure in the library based on The Amazing Race! 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us as we embark on an adventure in the library based on The Amazing Race! 

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.

DIY Planner

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Life's an adventure! DIY your own planner to keep track of your work schedule, appointments, travel dates, important celebrations, and more! We'll have planner pages and supplies t...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Life's an adventure! DIY your own planner to keep track of your work schedule, appointments, travel dates, important celebrations, and more! We'll have planner pages and supplies to design your own cover.

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 "Teens" group.

Adventures in Embroidery with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
1st Floor Programming (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.  Ages 11-16

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Co

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Afternoon with TJ Klune

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for An Afternoon with TJ Klune! TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraor...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us for An Afternoon with TJ Klune! TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more.

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.

Library Summer Games (Ages 5-12)

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Are you excited about the upcoming summer games? Come try your hand at our first ever Library Summer Games! How fast can you sort a cart of books? How's your balance, can you walk ...

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

Are you excited about the upcoming summer games? Come try your hand at our first ever Library Summer Games! How fast can you sort a cart of books? How's your balance, can you walk across the room with a book on top of your head?

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. 

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 "Adults" group.

Yoga & Meditation

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, i...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokemon TCG League

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League! You can bring your own deck or ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Reading Creations - Craft Camera

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Camera. Try you...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Camera. Try your hand at drawing what you see through your unique camera lens.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Weekly Craft Kit-Butterfly in a Jar

All Day 6/24 - 6/30
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Go on an entomology adventure: create an origami butterfly and display it in a jar!  Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.  

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Go on an entomology adventure: create an origami butterfly and display it in a jar! 

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take Home Kit Constellation Jars

06/24/2024 @ 8:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Put constellations in a jar! This take home kit is great for learning the constellations and imagining holding them in your hands! Pick your favorite summer constellation (or wait ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Put constellations in a jar! This take home kit is great for learning the constellations and imagining holding them in your hands!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

"Adventure Begins" Art Contest Submissions

06/24/2024 @ 8:00am to 07/01/2024 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Show off your art in our "Adventure Begins" Art Contest.  The theme is Adventure, but your art does not have to match the theme.  Invite your friends to join in and ...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Description:

Show off your art in our "Adventure Begins" Art Contest.  The theme is Adventure, but your art does not have to match the theme.  Invite your friends to join in and to vote!  Art will be broken into groups and there will be one