Event List

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.

Join us as we embark on a creative adventure where young artists will explore the magic of process printing using tin foil! Kids will experiment with colors, textures, and patterns to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints.

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

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art.  Animals & beyond! 

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.

Add some color to your summer with Perler bead fun! Kids can create vibrant, unique designs that celebrate the Color Our World theme while exploring their creativity.

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

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!

Looking for free GED and ESL courses? The Oklahoma City Community College offers both courses free of charge. Come by the OCCC resource table at your local librarian to get more information about the programs and sign up!

Kids will learn how to turn ordinary socks into colorful puppets! Using felt, buttons, yarn, and other craft supplies, they will design unique characters and bring them to life. You can bring your own clean sock if it has a pattern you love.

Get ready to dive into the buzzing, fluttering world of native pollinators—and find out how you can turn your own backyard into a haven for these tiny eco-heroes!

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

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!

Has your summer been busy? Need a little pampering? Enjoy some quiet time at the library making lip gloss, doing your nails, and relaxing with a face mask. Light refreshments will be served and calming music will play in the background. 

Attention teens and adults! Join us for a new take on creativity: SPIN ART! Local artist Kara Gardner will demonstrate techniques and tips to master this art form and you will leave with a cherished keepsake.

Join us for free computer classes that will cover the basics of computer usage and navigating the internet! 

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.