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Pumpkin Mania - Take Home Kit

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Get crafty this fall and create a variety of fun and festive pumpkins—perfect for decorating your home, desk, or windowsill.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Get crafty this fall and create a variety of fun and festive pumpkins—perfect for decorating your home, desk, or windowsill.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Eeek!tober at Bethany Library

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Eeek! Things are getting spooky fun around here.

Bethany Library is hosting Eek!tober. Join us all month for seasonal events for various ages. Please follow any link for more info.

 

Programs include:

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Eeek! Things are getting spooky fun around here.

Bethany Library is hosting Eek!tober. Join us all month for seasonal events for various ages. Please follow any link for more info.

 

Programs include:

HA-HA HALLOWEEN JOKE HUNT

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

What do birds say on Halloween? 

Answer: Trick or tweet

 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

What do birds say on Halloween? 

Answer: Trick or tweet

 

Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt | ¡Busca las criaturas míticas!

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!

October Literary Villains Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Have a spooky good time at the library by searching for literature's most notorious villains. Each week will feature five villains hidden amongst the shelves. Once you locate all five, come to the adult reference desk for a prize. 

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have a spooky good time at the library by searching for literature's most notorious villains. Each week will feature five villains hidden amongst the shelves. Once you locate all five, come to the adult reference desk for a prize. 

Register online and pick up a kit between October 14th and 20th

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Creative Mending Takehome Kit

10/14/2025 @ 1:00am to 10/20/2025 @ 12:00am
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween!

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

This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

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

Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/20/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
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! 

October Creative Writing Chapbook

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
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!

October Mindfulness Journal

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
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! 

Teen Writing Starter Kit

All Day 10/15 - 10/21
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens

The theme of week two of TeenTober is writing! Pickup one of these Writing Starter Kits give it the try you've always been meaning to! Contains writing tools, resources, prompts, and more!

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

The theme of week two of TeenTober is writing! Pickup one of these Writing Starter Kits give it the try you've always been meaning to! Contains writing tools, resources, prompts, and more!

Teen Art Gallery Submissions

All Day 10/15 - 10/25
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

The fourth week of TeenTober focuses on art! If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to share your art with your community, the Southern Oaks Library has the opportunity for you!

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

The fourth week of TeenTober focuses on art! If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to share your art with your community, the Southern Oaks Library has the opportunity for you!

Life in a Rotting Log Passive Program

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you ever wanted to know what happens when a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to see it? Step into the Ralph Ellison Library and watch a log as it slowly decomposes and is returned to the soil.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to know what happens when a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to see it? Step into the Ralph Ellison Library and watch a log as it slowly decomposes and is returned to the soil.

Teen Book Bags

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
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!

Ofrenda

All Day 10/15 - 11/1
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by the library and check out our ofrenda in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Learn more about this special holiday and ofrenda tradition by  picking up on of our Dia de los Muertos informational coloring books. 

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Stop by the library and check out our ofrenda in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Learn more about this special holiday and ofrenda tradition by  picking up on of our Dia de los Muertos informational coloring books. 

Horror book bundles!

10/16/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 16th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.

 

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

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 16th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.

 

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!

Kids Genealogy Camp

My Family, My Story: a genealogy camp for kids

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun learning activities that teach kids how to discover their family history!  We will start our learning at the Edmond Library where kids will learn how to use our many resources to locate family history.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for fun learning activities that teach kids how to discover their family history!  We will start our learning at the Edmond Library where kids will learn how to use our many resources to locate family history.

Halloween Trivia

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Think you know your horror movies, haunted history, and spooky pop culture? Grab your ghoul-friends or come solo for a frightfully fun evening of Halloween-themed trivia!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Think you know your horror movies, haunted history, and spooky pop culture? Grab your ghoul-friends or come solo for a frightfully fun evening of Halloween-themed trivia!

Relax and Read

Relax and Read at the Park

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite - Adult (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages

When's the last time you took a moment to yourself to read or enjoy nature? Research shows both reading and spending time outside have been linked to decreased stress levels and improved mood.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Offsite - Adult (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

When's the last time you took a moment to yourself to read or enjoy nature? Research shows both reading and spending time outside have been linked to decreased stress levels and improved mood.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Luther Market Days Outreach

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Luther Library staff at Luther Market Days! Explore downtown Luther with local vendors, live entertainment, food and more!

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Offsite (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join Luther Library staff at Luther Market Days! Explore downtown Luther with local vendors, live entertainment, food and more!

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Escape Room

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Classroom G (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for a special escape room experience at this year's Paranormal Fest. Escape room sessions will take place at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Space is limited, and entry into each session is first-come, first-served. 

 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom G (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us for a special escape room experience at this year's Paranormal Fest. Escape room sessions will take place at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Space is limited, and entry into each session is first-come, first-served. 

 

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Paranormal Activities

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Feeling crafty? Join us for some "paranormal activities." Stop by our come-and-go craft stations to complete one or more spooky crafts in celebration of Paranormal Fest. There will be crafts available for all ages.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Feeling crafty? Join us for some "paranormal activities." Stop by our come-and-go craft stations to complete one or more spooky crafts in celebration of Paranormal Fest. There will be crafts available for all ages.

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Vendor Fair

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Interested in browsing some oddities or stocking up on your witchcraft supplies? Perhaps learn more from your local ghost hunter or tarot reader? You've come to the right place!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in browsing some oddities or stocking up on your witchcraft supplies? Perhaps learn more from your local ghost hunter or tarot reader? You've come to the right place!

Paranormal Fest: Waning Moon

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at the Downtown Library for our eighth annual Paranormal Fest, featuring guest experts, vendor booths, children's programming, and a movie marathon!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library for our eighth annual Paranormal Fest, featuring guest experts, vendor booths, children's programming, and a movie marathon!

Disclaimer(s)

The Arts Parking Garage located at Main Street and Colcord Drive will be undergoing maintenance and closed on the weekends from September 26 through November 10.

The garage will close on Friday evenings at 6 p.m. and reopen on Monday mornings at 6 a.m. The weekend closures include:

  • Friday, September 26 - Monday, September 29
  • Friday, October 3 - Monday, October 6
  • Friday, October 10 - Monday, October 13
  • Friday, October 17 - Monday, October 20
  • Friday, October 24 - Monday, October 27
  • Friday, October 31 - Monday, November 3
  • Friday, November 7 - Monday, November 10

We apologize for the inconvenience, but street parking is free on the weekends and there are other parking garages nearby. For more information about parking downtown, please click here.

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Local Hauntings

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Jeff Provine, author of the Haunted Oklahoma book series, for tales of local hauntings and urban legends!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join Jeff Provine, author of the Haunted Oklahoma book series, for tales of local hauntings and urban legends!

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