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Spooky Acres - Haunted Castles

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Creep it real and get crafty! Kids will boo-st their creativity as they turn plain cardboard boxes into fang-tastic haunted houses using paint, spooky decorations, and lots of imagination.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Creep it real and get crafty! Kids will boo-st their creativity as they turn plain cardboard boxes into fang-tastic haunted houses using paint, spooky decorations, and lots of imagination.

Pika!

Pokemon TCG League

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
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!

Adult Video Game Night

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Video Gaming:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem...

It's Fall Break and time to come explore the library's video game collection! Don't bring your kids to this event because it's time to relax and act like a kid, yourself.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

It's Fall Break and time to come explore the library's video game collection! Don't bring your kids to this event because it's time to relax and act like a kid, yourself.

Spice Chronicles Ch 10: Chinese 5 Spice

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Spice Chronicles Ch 10: Chinese 5 Spice

All Day
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

1-2-3 Play With Me! Take-Home Kit

All Day 10/20 - 10/24
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you! Our 123! Play with Me at Home!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you! Our 123! Play with Me at Home!

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

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

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

Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: Senses

All Day 10/20 - 10/26
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

(Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags

All Day 10/20 - 10/31
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!

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

Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!

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!

DHS Resource Help

Monday, October 20, 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!

Take Home Kit- Book Page Ghost Garland

10/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Pick up a take-home kit and create a charming ghost garland made from recycled book pages! This spooky DIY craft is perfect for adding a touch of haunted flair to your space. Kits available while supplies last.

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

Pick up a take-home kit and create a charming ghost garland made from recycled book pages! This spooky DIY craft is perfect for adding a touch of haunted flair to your space. Kits available while supplies last.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool 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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Storytime poster

Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Family Place (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Creepy Crawly Clay Critters

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Spiders, ghosts, and monsters galore! 

Come sculpt spooky creatures from clay. All supplies will be provided. 

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

Spiders, ghosts, and monsters galore! 

Come sculpt spooky creatures from clay. All supplies will be provided. 

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. 

Imagine with green background that and pick circles that says "Music Monday, Belle Isle Library"

Music Monday

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities.

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

Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities.

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. 

123! Play With Me!

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool 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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Storytime poster

Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Family Place (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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. 

Tai Chi

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

High School Equivalency Classes (HSE)

Monday, October 20, 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. 

Beginner English as a Second Language

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

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

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

YMCA-Jump & Shout!

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Jump, crawl, stretch, and groove in this high energy movement class designed just for kids! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Jump, crawl, stretch, and groove in this high energy movement class designed just for kids! 

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. 

Children Reading to Dogs

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest 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.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
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)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.