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Family Art Night

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drones at the Library!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Unlock the skies with our Drone Program at the library! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of drones, where you can learn about several areas of drones and the rules of...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Unlock the skies with our Drone Program at the library! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of drones, where you can learn about several areas of drones and the rules of using.

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

Gamers Unplugged: Faves!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Teens & Tweens! Join us the for this annual Faves! edition of the Gamers Unplugged group. Try out new board and card games, play your faves from GU before or sign up to bring in a ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Teens & Tweens! Join us the for this annual Faves! edition of the Gamers Unplugged group. Try out new board and card games, play your faves from GU before or sign up to bring in a personal favorite for everyone to try.

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

Macrame: Knotting Know How

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Ready to get Knotty! Come on over and learn some of the art and history of this versatile craft: macrame! We'll talk about some the twisted history of using knots for decoration...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Ready to get Knotty!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community and Coffee

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

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

Storytime

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

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

Playtime

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Come play at the Warr Acres Library! Sharing in play is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination f...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come play at the Warr Acres Library!

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, inc...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Live Piano Music

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano. There are pl...

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

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

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

Community Room

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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

Escape Room

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to make it out? Test your skills in this escape room! You'll have 45 minutes to solve the room. Teens and adults only!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to make it out? Test your skills in this escape room! You'll have 45 minutes to solve the room.

Teens and adults only!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in...

Event Description:

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi at the Bethany Library.  The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase fl...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi at the Bethany Library. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fall Budget Gardening for Kids

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Kiddos will learn unique ways they can approach gardening and creativity with everyday items on hand. This class will be led by Crystal Walker, The Compost Fairy.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Kiddos will learn unique ways they can approach gardening and creativity with everyday items on hand.

This class will be led by Crystal Walker, The Compost Fairy.

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

ScissorTales

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime! We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail.  If we need to canc...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wildlife Walks

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters! This outdoor event will take you on an exciting expedition to spot local birds, bugs, repti...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Giant (and Tiny) Origami

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Unleash your creativity with larger-than-life origami! Then try your hand at origami miniatures. Join us to craft a giant (and tiny) origami crane and explore other cool designs...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Unleash your creativity with larger-than-life origami! Then try your hand at origami miniatures.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Cotton: Sustainable Fabric From A Seed

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

We are excited to announce that the Warr Acres Library is going to grow a small crop of cotton INDOORS! Please visit us in the afternoon of the fourth Saturday of every month to...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

We are excited to announce that the Warr Acres Library is going to grow a small crop of cotton INDOORS!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Natural Dyes for Kids

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Gabrielle Reyes, from BlackSoil Urban Farm will be teaching the class how to use plants and herbs to create nontoxic, safe, natural dyes! Kids may bring their own small whi...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Gabrielle Reyes, from BlackSoil Urban Farm will be teaching the class how to use plants and herbs to create nontoxic, safe, natural dyes!

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

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults! This month, we will be discussing Wolf...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults!

This month, we will be discussing Wolfpack by Amelia Brunskill.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint & Sip

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of painting and mocktails! We'll be guided through a video tutorial step-by-step by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we relax, chat, and enjoy some light ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of painting and mocktails! We'll be guided through a video tutorial step-by-step by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we relax, chat, and enjoy some light refreshments. 

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.

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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?

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

Monthly D&D Session

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for fun and excitement as we pursue victory and plunder across the many worlds and planes of Dungeons and Dragons! This monthly campaign is geared for new and experienced p...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Join us for fun and excitement as we pursue victory and plunder across the many worlds and planes of Dungeons and Dragons! This monthly campaign is geared for new and experienced players alike. 

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (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.

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.