Event List

Grow, Bloom, Fly- Interactive Display

All Day 6/1 - 6/18

Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages

Step into a living display of transformation! Visit our side-by-side tanks all summer long as we explore the beauty of nature and color in motion. One tank features tiny caterpillars growing and changing into vibrant butterflies.

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Library Branch: Almonte Library

Room: Onsite (Almonte)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Step into a living display of transformation! Visit our side-by-side tanks all summer long as we explore the beauty of nature and color in motion. One tank features tiny caterpillars growing and changing into vibrant butterflies.

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.

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

LGBTQ+ Art Showcase

All Day 6/1 - 6/18

Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits

Age Group:

All Ages

We're celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the month of June! Enjoy our exhibition from local artists and creators on display in Philomathea Hall.

Submit your art by May 3: tinyurl.com/LGBTQArtShowForm

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Onsite (Downtown)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits

Event Description:

We're celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the month of June! Enjoy our exhibition from local artists and creators on display in Philomathea Hall.

Submit your art by May 3: tinyurl.com/LGBTQArtShowForm

Summer Reading Journal

All Day 6/1 - 6/18

Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing

Event Description:

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?

Juneteenth Display

06/01/2025 @ 8:30am to 06/18/2025 @ 8:30pm

Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Displays & Exhibits

Age Group:

All Ages

Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Displays & Exhibits

Event Description:

Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.

Color Our World - Community Art Project

06/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/18/2025 @ 11:45pm

Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences

Age Group:

All Ages

Color Our World when you come to the Northwest Library in June! Stop by the table near the Info, color and decorate one popsicle stick. These will be assembled in a collage to create a piece of Community Art!

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Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Onsite (Northwest)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences

Event Description:

Color Our World when you come to the Northwest Library in June! Stop by the table near the Info, color and decorate one popsicle stick. These will be assembled in a collage to create a piece of Community Art!

Father's Day Card Decorating & Mini Tool Box Painting

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Hey there! 🚨 Register now and join us at the Ralph Ellison Library for a super fun Father’s Day workshop! 🔨✨ We’re making cool mini wooden toolboxes and crafting awesome Father’s Day cards!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Hey there! 🚨 Register now and join us at the Ralph Ellison Library for a super fun Father’s Day workshop! 🔨✨ We’re making cool mini wooden toolboxes and crafting awesome Father’s Day cards!

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.

June Mindfulness Journal

06/01/2025 @ 1:00pm to 06/18/2025 @ 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!

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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!

Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook

06/01/2025 @ 1:00pm to 06/18/2025 @ 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 special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

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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 special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

The cover to the PRIDE Creative Writing chapbook, which features a person with close-cropped hair holding a Pride flag that's fluttering in the wind.

PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks

06/01/2025 @ 1:00pm to 06/18/2025 @ 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 special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

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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 special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help

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.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help

Registration Required

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.

Summer Reading Kick-off Party

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs

Age Group:

Kids

***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs

Registration Required

Event Description:

***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***

Text "Color Our World" words stacked on top of each other

Summer Reading Kickoff: Color Our World!

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Color our world at your library! Sign up for Summer Reading. Then explore arts and crafts stations around the library. Get ready to spark your imagination and kickstart a summer full of reading and creativity!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Del City Library

Room: Onsite (Del City)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs

Registration Required

Event Description:

Color our world at your library! Sign up for Summer Reading. Then explore arts and crafts stations around the library. Get ready to spark your imagination and kickstart a summer full of reading and creativity!

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.

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

Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids

Heartland Orchestra performs the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf" introducing children to the wonders of the orchestra.

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Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

Heartland Orchestra performs the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf" introducing children to the wonders of the orchestra.

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

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library

Program Type:

Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Writing

Registration Required

Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

June Mindfulness Journal

All Day

Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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Library Branch: Luther Library

Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

June Mindfulness Journal

All Day

Online + Curbside (Harrah) at Harrah Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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Library Branch: Harrah Library

Room: Online + Curbside (Harrah)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

June Mindfulness Journal

All Day

Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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Library Branch: Jones Library

Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Pen Pals with IN

All Day

Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Writing

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Almonte Library

Room: Onsite (Almonte)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Writing

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.

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

Summer Reading Kick Off

All Day

Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading

Age Group:

All Ages

Get ready for a summer of fun, creativity, and community! Sign up for Summer Reading and explore our passive events happening throughout the library.

Therapy Dogs

Belly Dancing

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Library Branch: Midwest City Library

Room: Onsite (Midwest City)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading

Event Description:

Get ready for a summer of fun, creativity, and community! Sign up for Summer Reading and explore our passive events happening throughout the library.

Therapy Dogs

Belly Dancing

Artist Take-Home Kit

All Day 6/2 - 6/6

Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

All Ages

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library

Room: Onsite (Bethany)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit

Event Description:

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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.

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.

Decorate a Water Bottle Take-Home Kit

All Day 6/2 - 6/8

Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library

Program Type:

Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Celebrate Summer Reading Color our World by decorating your very own water bottle with colorful stickers.

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library

Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit

Event Description:

Celebrate Summer Reading Color our World by decorating your very own water bottle with colorful stickers.

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

PRIDE Take-Home Kit: Pride Felt Pins

All Day 6/2 - 6/9

Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

All Ages

Stop by and grab a kit to craft your own felt PRIDE button—no experience needed! Choose to make a pronoun button or a pride-themed design, with all the supplies ready to go.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Onsite (Downtown)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit

Registration Required

Event Description:

Stop by and grab a kit to craft your own felt PRIDE button—no experience needed! Choose to make a pronoun button or a pride-themed design, with all the supplies ready to go.

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.

June Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am

Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library

Program Type:

DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages

Explore the Luther Library in a new way by completing the monthly scavenger hunt! Each month is a different theme and you earn a prize for finding all the hidden pictures.

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Library Branch: Luther Library

Room: Passive Program (Luther)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs

Event Description:

Explore the Luther Library in a new way by completing the monthly scavenger hunt! Each month is a different theme and you earn a prize for finding all the hidden pictures.

DHS Resource Help

Monday, June 2, 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!

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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!

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