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Music with Ginger

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Musictime:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Event Description:

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. For the month of July, there will be 2 sessions: one at 9:00am and one at 10:00am. Please sign up for ...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. For the month of July, there will be 2 sessions: one at 9:00am and one at 10:00am. Please sign up for only 1 session, and sign up EACH CHILD individually. Thank you!

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. 

Music with Ginger

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Musictime:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Event Description:

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. For the month of July, there will be 2 sessions: one at 9:00am and one at 10:00am. Please sign up for ...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. For the month of July, there will be 2 sessions: one at 9:00am and one at 10:00am. Please sign up for only 1 session, and sign up EACH child individually. Thank you!

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. 

Photo by Kampus Production: https://www.pexels.com/photo/colleagues-at-work-having-a-meeting-8636605/

Computer Keys: What is AI? - Part 2

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Let's face it. The online world is an ever-changing landscape and it can be hard to keep up. As technology evolves, so do the risks and challenges. Digital literacy and internet sa...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Let's face it. The online world is an ever-changing landscape and it can be hard to keep up. As technology evolves, so do the risks and challenges.

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. 

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

Neighborhood Arts: R.A.C.E. Dance

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with R.A.C.E. Dance Collective.    This event is held at m...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with R.A.C.E. Dance Collective.   

Tai Chi for Better Balance

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility. This six-week class teaches participants w...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.

older adults, both standing and sitting, working out

STAYING ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE (SAIL)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying ac...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.  The SAIL program was des

STEM Club - Science Fun!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Zany Zip Lines!  Come learn about the science and history of zip lines and then experiment with designing and making propeller and balloon powered zipline racers and carrie...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Zany Zip Lines! 

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  The Bartered Banana  Barry is the last lonely banana at the fruit stand. Everyone wants him for their own selfish rea...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

The Bartered Banana 

Gamefest

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
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...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & 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 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!

Neighborhood Arts: R.A.C.E. Dance

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with R.A.C.E. Dance Collective.    This event is held at m...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with R.A.C.E. Dance Collective.   

Summer Lunch

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Join us Monday through Thursday from 12:00-1:30 for summer lunch. Lunch is available for children ages 2-18. We will have lots of fun activities and special guests.  Please no...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us Monday through Thursday from 12:00-1:30 for summer lunch. Lunch is available for children ages 2-18.

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.

SUMMER MEAL

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

CHILDREN'S Window Mural Art

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided!  This progr...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided! 

This program is for kids/teens. 

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. 

Alpaca Adventure

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Come to the library to meet the alpacas from Magnolias & Prayers: Everything Alpaca Ranch. Event includes education, interaction, stories and a craft.  

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library to meet the alpacas from Magnolias & Prayers: Everything Alpaca Ranch. Event includes education, interaction, stories and a craft.

 
Robot Face

Art Adventure: Cartooning Workshop with Artist John Campbell

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Guest Artist John Campbell from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute will teach you how to draw facial expressions universal to a wide variety of cartooning styles. He will also talk to ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Guest Artist John Campbell from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute will teach you how to draw facial expressions universal to a wide variety of cartooning styles.

MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  The Bartered Banana  Barry is the last lonely banana at the fruit stand. Everyone wants him for their own selfish rea...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

The Bartered Banana 

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    This event is held at multi...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.   

Would You Survive? with Science Museum of Oklahoma

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Test your instincts against a perilous adventure of the type only found in stories. This otherworldly program will be a combination of games, survival tasks, and other adventurous ...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Description:

Test your instincts against a perilous adventure of the type only found in stories. This otherworldly program will be a combination of games, survival tasks, and other adventurous fun.

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.

Composting for Kids

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Explore decomposition concepts and how nutrients are cycled in nature with a hands-on worm bin activity! Kasey Meek brings her passion for nature and education into one role as ...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Explore decomposition concepts and how nutrients are cycled in nature with a hands-on worm bin activity!

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings