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Composting 101

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for Composting 101 with Mason Huddleston! Learn what is or is not compostable, different composting systems, using worms to compost. Start you spring gardening with this fun DIY!

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us for Composting 101 with Mason Huddleston! Learn what is or is not compostable, different composting systems, using worms to compost. Start you spring gardening with this fun DIY!

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 "Kids" group

Lego Block Party

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Guided Acrylic Painting: Llama

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a cute llama portrait. You will leave with a completed painting.

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 4, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a cute llama portrait. You will leave with a completed painting.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film & Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at Choctaw on the first Sunday of every month for Family Movie Afternoon. There will be crafts that go along with the movie and interactive "scripts" to keep children engaged. And of course popcorn and drinks will be provided!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Join us at Choctaw on the first Sunday of every month for Family Movie Afternoon. There will be crafts that go along with the movie and interactive "scripts" to keep children engaged. And of course popcorn and drinks will be provided!

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

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

Landscape Painting with Mary

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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This event is in the "All Ages" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Onsite (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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

Blackout Poetry Take Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

New to poetry but don't know where to start? Try blackout poetry! The kit includes pages and markers, and that's all you need!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

New to poetry but don't know where to start? Try blackout poetry! The kit includes pages and markers, and that's all you need!

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

Bugs & Butterflies Take-Home Activity Kit

All Day 4/6 - 4/13
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Grab a fun take-home kit to learn about bugs and butterflies. This kit includes coloring sheets, a backyard bug scavenger hunt, a fun fact sheet, and a simple butterfly craft to do at home.

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:

Grab a fun take-home kit to learn about bugs and butterflies. This kit includes coloring sheets, a backyard bug scavenger hunt, a fun fact sheet, and a simple butterfly craft to do at home.

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

Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day 4/6 - 4/20
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Poet-Tree

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Poetry Month by adding to our Community Poet-Tree!  Throughout April, Almonte will grow our "Tree of Lanterns" by adding poetry "leaves".  We'll have leaves and examples of poetry throughout the library.

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

Celebrate Poetry Month by adding to our Community Poet-Tree!  Throughout April, Almonte will grow our "Tree of Lanterns" by adding poetry "leaves".  We'll have leaves and examples of poetry throughout the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

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

Maker Made: Mother's Day Mugs

All Day 4/6 - 5/7
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Book a slot in our Makerspace to learn about our mug press and sublimation pens! Make a custom Mother's Day mug for someone to cherish for years.

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 our mug press and sublimation pens! Make a custom Mother's Day mug for someone to cherish for years.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pages & Prose Parcel

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 7 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction.

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 7 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction.

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!

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

Library Verses Poetry Contest

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/15/2026 @ 9:00pm
Online (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling All Poets!
Let the shelves of books inspire you to craft your finest library-themed poem. Contest guidelines are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

Calling All Poets!
Let the shelves of books inspire you to craft your finest library-themed poem. Contest guidelines are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

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

April Creative Writing Chapbook

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2026 @ 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

April Mindfulness Journal

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2026 @ 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!