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Teen Book Bag

All Day 8/1 - 8/7
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

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!

(Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag

All Day 8/1 - 8/10
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too!

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.

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!

Fall Junior Book Box Registration

All Day 8/1 - 8/15
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids

This event is registering to get boxes in the future months. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

This event is registering to get boxes in the future months. 

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.

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!

Color of a Book Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/1 - 8/29
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join the Ralph Ellison Library this August for a fun scavenger hunt! Look for books with specific colors on their covers. Whether you love sports or drawing, there’s a book waiting for you. Plus, you might win a prize*!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Join the Ralph Ellison Library this August for a fun scavenger hunt! Look for books with specific colors on their covers. Whether you love sports or drawing, there’s a book waiting for you. Plus, you might win a prize*!

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. 

Wellness Month Take-Home Kits

All Day 8/1 - 8/29
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

Back to School Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 8/1 - 8/30
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit Almonte Library and participate in our "Back to School" Scavenger Hunt for the whole month of August!

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Visit Almonte Library and participate in our "Back to School" Scavenger Hunt for the whole month of August!

Take Home Kit: Let's Track Some Tracks!

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/15/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

In this kit you'll learn all about different animal's tracks!

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

In this kit you'll learn all about different animal's tracks!

Disclaimer(s)

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

August Creative Writing Chapbook

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

August Mindfulness Journal

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

The dog days of summer have hit the library! Come see if you can sniff out all the pups and learn to identify some different dog breeds!

If you find them all, you get a prize!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

The dog days of summer have hit the library! Come see if you can sniff out all the pups and learn to identify some different dog breeds!

If you find them all, you get a prize!

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.

Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

Pages & Prose Parcels - Summer

Pages & Prose Parcel - Summer

08/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/16/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Pages & Prose Parcel- Summers is a three-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Pages & Prose Parcel- Summers is a three-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14.

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.

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!

Global Dogs: Passport to Paws take home kit for adults

All Day 8/3 - 8/9
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

FOR ADULTS! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

FOR ADULTS! 

Back to School Rainbow Scratch Art Bookmarks

All Day 8/4 - 8/8
Children’s Area (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Stop by the library to stock up on one of the most important school supplies - library books! While you're here, make your own rainbow scratch art bookmark to take with you on your reading adventure!

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children’s Area (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Stop by the library to stock up on one of the most important school supplies - library books! While you're here, make your own rainbow scratch art bookmark to take with you on your reading adventure!

Teen Book Bags

All Day 8/4 - 8/29
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Take Home Kit-Plastic Spoon Ladybugs

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Get crafty with our Ladybug Spoon Craft Kit! Create adorable ladybugs using plastic spoons and simple materials. Perfect for a fun, hands-on project at home for all ages!

 

 

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

Get crafty with our Ladybug Spoon Craft Kit! Create adorable ladybugs using plastic spoons and simple materials. Perfect for a fun, hands-on project at home for all ages!

 

 

Back to School Take Home Kit

All Day 8/5 - 8/12
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

School is almost back in session! Grab this take home kit to get you ready for the start of an excellent year. Each kit will come with supplies, crafts, and activities to get you excited for school. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

School is almost back in session! Grab this take home kit to get you ready for the start of an excellent year. Each kit will come with supplies, crafts, and activities to get you excited for school. 

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.

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!

DIY College Prep Take-Home Kit

All Day 8/5 - 8/19
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
College Prep:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing...

Build your own college preparation kit with the materials provided.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing a college, financial aid and scholarships, or the application process. Programs will offer advice from experts. Our librarians will be on hand to demonstrate the library’s free resources and help you on your journey.

Build your own college preparation kit with the materials provided.

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

Affirmation Animal Shelter

All Day 8/5 - 8/29
Lobby (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Stop by the library to "adopt" an affirmation animal that will help guide you through the school year!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Lobby (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Stop by the library to "adopt" an affirmation animal that will help guide you through the school year!

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

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) at Downtown 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
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown)
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.

Wiggly Wednesdays

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

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.

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. 

OKC County Health Department @ Capitol Hill Library

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Lobby (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Lobby (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

OKC County Health Department @ Downtown Library

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
1st Floor Programming (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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
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.