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SUMMER MEAL

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

Lucas Ross holding a banjo standing in a field.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

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 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village 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: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
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

Infuse Your Moves: Kids program

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Make your own fruit infused water in this hands-on workshop. Explore how water fuels your body and what is hiding in sports drinks, soda, and juice. as you learn how hydration keeps your body moving.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make your own fruit infused water in this hands-on workshop. Explore how water fuels your body and what is hiding in sports drinks, soda, and juice. as you learn how hydration keeps your body moving.

MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Anime Club: Frieren

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

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

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

SUMMER STEM - Make a Stop Motion Movie Part 2

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

This is a two-part class. It will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 9 and 10.  Children will only need to register for the first class and they'll be automatically registered for the second.

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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Film & Movies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

This is a two-part class. It will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 9 and 10.  Children will only need to register for the first class and they'll be automatically registered for the second.

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.

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

Make a Comic Book Character

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

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

Color Our World : Teens with OKCMOA

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

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

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

Scrub Club – Keeping Germs at Bay

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
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.

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Game-Fest

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah 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.

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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
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.

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany 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.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
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)

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.

Flyer for the event featuring a cute dog with sunglasses lying in the grass.

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

animation

S.O. Animation Society

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation.

Turn Your Idea Into a Comic

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany 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: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
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

Perler Bead Workshop

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us for an evening of Perler Bead madness! Patterns will be provided, or you can create something from your own imagination. Participants will leave with a finished piece of Perler Bead art. Come see what you can create!

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

Teens, join us for an evening of Perler Bead madness! Patterns will be provided, or you can create something from your own imagination. Participants will leave with a finished piece of Perler Bead art. Come see what you can create!

Color Our World : Teens & Adults with OKCMOA

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

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

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Sign up today for Dungeons and Dragons club! 

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

Sign up today for Dungeons and Dragons club! 

Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions or make your own creation!

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

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions or make your own creation!

Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance with Natural Grocers on Zoom

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Zoom to discover simple changes to optimal health!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Zoom (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us on Zoom to discover simple changes to optimal health!

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Firecracker Krispies

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Independence Day with a pop of flavor and fun! In this hands-on event, we’ll be making Firecracker Krispies—a colorful twist on classic Rice Krispie treats, perfect for summer picnics and fireworks-filled evenings.

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

Celebrate Independence Day with a pop of flavor and fun! In this hands-on event, we’ll be making Firecracker Krispies—a colorful twist on classic Rice Krispie treats, perfect for summer picnics and fireworks-filled evenings.

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.

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

Get Gardening: Sensory Gardens

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Let's get gardening!

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

Let's get gardening!

People looking at tiny art.

Tiny Art Show

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for an art reception featuring an exhibit of  works of tiny art from our Belle Isle Library community members.  Light refreshments will be provided.

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

Join us for an art reception featuring an exhibit of  works of tiny art from our Belle Isle Library community members.  Light refreshments will be 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.