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Wiggly Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Wiggly Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting
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: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
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. 

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

Rainbow swirling around a cloud that says Wiggly Wednesdays

Wiggly Wednesdays SIGNUP REQUIRED

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
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. 

Belle Isle Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss interesting books at the Belle Isle Book Club every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 11AM. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Join us to discuss interesting books at the Belle Isle Book Club every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 11AM. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next.

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.

High School Equivalency Classes (HSE)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Community Room

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Onsite (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Onsite (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Introductory English As a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Metropolitan Library Commission Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Winter Paint & Sip

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Warm up with a brush in one hand and hot cocoa in the other! Join us for a relaxing winter-themed paint & sip where we’ll create a snowy landscape step-by-step and sip on hot chocolate while we work. All supplies (and cocoa!) provided.

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

Warm up with a brush in one hand and hot cocoa in the other! Join us for a relaxing winter-themed paint & sip where we’ll create a snowy landscape step-by-step and sip on hot chocolate while we work. All supplies (and cocoa!) provided.

Game-Fest

Thursday, December 11, 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.

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.

Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Onsite (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Onsite (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del inglés en esta clase posible gracias a Community Literacy Centers. Esta clase de nivel introductorio se reúne todos los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00pm.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del inglés en esta clase posible gracias a Community Literacy Centers. Esta clase de nivel introductorio se reúne todos los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00pm.

U.S. Citizenship

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Harrah Story Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler 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: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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!

Computer Basics Part 3: Google It – Docs, Drive & Gmail

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

New to computers or just need a refresher? This welcoming, hands-on series is designed especially for older adults —but open to all! Learn essential computer skills step-by-step in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Description:

New to computers or just need a refresher? This welcoming, hands-on series is designed especially for older adults —but open to all! Learn essential computer skills step-by-step in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Live Piano Music

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

Community Room

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Kids Cafe Friyay

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

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

Faux Gingerbread Houses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

They won't be edible, but they'll sure look sweet! Come to the Choctaw Library and make a faux gingerbread house to decorate for the holidays.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

They won't be edible, but they'll sure look sweet! Come to the Choctaw Library and make a faux gingerbread house to decorate for the holidays.

Page Turners

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

DHS Resource Help

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!