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Decorate & Play: Gingerbread House Fort

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Children's Area (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Stop by the library and add your creative touch to our life-sized gingerbread house! Color, draw, and decorate the cardboard playhouse with markers and imagination. This is a come-and-go program — participate whenever you like!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Children's Area (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Stop by the library and add your creative touch to our life-sized gingerbread house! Color, draw, and decorate the cardboard playhouse with markers and imagination. This is a come-and-go program — participate whenever you like!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Made: Wood Burned Holiday Ornaments

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Book a slot in our Makerspace to learn about wood burning and make a holiday ornament or drink coaster.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Book a slot in our Makerspace to learn about wood burning and make a holiday ornament or drink coaster.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Favorites Teen Area Passive Program

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Step into a snowy escape right in the teen area of the library! Help transform the space into a dazzling winter wonderland by sharing your favorite cozy reads, binge-worthy shows, and winter-themed movies.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Step into a snowy escape right in the teen area of the library! Help transform the space into a dazzling winter wonderland by sharing your favorite cozy reads, binge-worthy shows, and winter-themed movies.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments Take-Home Kit

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/22/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Make your own Christmas tree ornament with this fun take-home kit at Ralph Ellison Library.

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

Make your own Christmas tree ornament with this fun take-home kit at Ralph Ellison Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Find the Funny Foods! | ¡Busca las comidas chistosas!

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

The food characters you know and love from Jory John books are hiding in the library! Find them all and return to the desk for a prize.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The food characters you know and love from Jory John books are hiding in the library! Find them all and return to the desk for 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 event is in the "All Ages" group

Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

December Creative Writing Chapbook

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

December Mindfulness Journal

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Wrapping Station

12/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Wrap it your way! Bring your unwrapped gifts and enjoy access to a festive, fully stocked wrapping station.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Wrap it your way! Bring your unwrapped gifts and enjoy access to a festive, fully stocked wrapping station.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Kwanzaa Holiday Craft Take-Home Kit

All Day 12/15 - 12/23
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this Take-Home Kit! ✨

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this Take-Home Kit! ✨

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. 

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.

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Bracelets Take-Home-Kits

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Get dazzled for the holidays with this simple wooden bead bracelet kit. One per customer. This kit is for ages 6 and up. Register now. Limited supplies. 

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get dazzled for the holidays with this simple wooden bead bracelet kit. One per customer. This kit is for ages 6 and up. Register now. Limited supplies. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Winter Break Craft

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit Southern Oaks library to try our Winter Craft with Tissue paper. This is a come and go project set up by the computer tables by the Reference desk. While supplies last. 

Happy Holidays!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Visit Southern Oaks library to try our Winter Craft with Tissue paper. This is a come and go project set up by the computer tables by the Reference desk. While supplies last. 

Happy Holidays!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yarn Painting Take-Home Kit

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

How does our world shape us, and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth, texture, and perspective, showing that the whole can be greater than its parts.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

How does our world shape us, and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth, texture, and perspective, showing that the whole can be greater than its parts.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Art Now: Yarn Painting-Take Home Kit

12/16/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
How does our world shape us....and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth and perspective. The sum is more than the parts.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
How does our world shape us....and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth and perspective. The sum is more than the parts.
This event is in the "Kids" group

Build A Snowman Take Home Kit

All Day 12/17 - 12/23
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Build your own snowman from air-dry clay! Each kit will make a different style of snowman.

While supplies last.

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

Build your own snowman from air-dry clay! Each kit will make a different style of snowman.

While supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ginger Bread Ornament Take-Home Kits

All Day 12/17 - 12/23
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Get into the holiday spirit with our Gingerbread Ornament Take-Home Kit! Each kit includes everything you need to decorate your own festive gingerbread ornament from the comfort of home.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Gingerbread Ornament Take-Home Kit! Each kit includes everything you need to decorate your own festive gingerbread ornament from the comfort of 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Q-tip Painting Take-Home Kit

12/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Paint and cotton swabs are included in this kit. You can use the swab as a brush or dab in each circle to make a pretty holiday picture.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Paint and cotton swabs are included in this kit. You can use the swab as a brush or dab in each circle to make a pretty holiday picture.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yarn Painting Take-Home Kit (Teens and Adults)

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
These kits will be available during Winter Break, beginning at 9am on Monday, December 22 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
These kits will be available during Winter Break, beginning at 9am on Monday, December 22 on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group

DHS Resource Help

Monday, December 22, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

34 Foot Holiday Tree Display

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy our 34 ft holiday tree and take photos with family and friends all season long. The holiday tree will be on display from December 2 to January 5. 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come enjoy our 34 ft holiday tree and take photos with family and friends all season long. The holiday tree will be on display from December 2 to January 5. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

I'm Bored! Box Take & Make Kits

12/22/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Winter break is approaching and we are here to keep your kids entertained with screen-free activities at the library! While you're here getting your books, pick up an I'm Bored! Box from the circulation desk.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Winter break is approaching and we are here to keep your kids entertained with screen-free activities at the library! While you're here getting your books, pick up an I'm Bored! Box from the circulation desk.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, December 22, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tunes by the Tree - Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Tunes by the Tree featuring Oklahoma Violin Ensemble. Plus, our library mascot Spoticus will be joining us for festive photos and hot cocoa!

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

Join us for Tunes by the Tree featuring Oklahoma Violin Ensemble. Plus, our library mascot Spoticus will be joining us for festive photos and hot cocoa!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen readers! Join us at the Choctaw Library for Teen Homeschool Hangout! Make crafts, play games, discover new books, and socialize with kids your own age.

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

Calling all teen readers! Join us at the Choctaw Library for Teen Homeschool Hangout! Make crafts, play games, discover new books, and socialize with kids your own age.