WEATHER CLOSURE:

Due to the forecast of severe weather, all Metropolitan Libraries will close at 2pm today, 5/6/2024.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

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Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

Thursday, May 30, 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. 

Teens & Tweens: A Steampunk Murder Mystery Summer Reading Kickoff

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Ages 10 through 18! Join us May 30th as we kick off Summer Reading with the Steampunk Murder Mystery! The year is 1857 and steam power rules, from the upper echelons of society ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Ages 10 through 18! Join us May 30th as we kick off Summer Reading with the Steampunk Murder Mystery!

Storytime Crafternoon

Storytime Crafternoon for Children

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Pokkén Tournament

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Teens, come show your love of Pokémon and compete head-to-head with other teens at the Pokkén Tournament! Contestants will be placed on a tournament bracket and the compete 1v1 to ...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Teens, come show your love of Pokémon and compete head-to-head with other teens at the Pokkén Tournament!

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.

Reviewing Your Credit Report

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

What can I learn from my credit report? Learn how to review your credit report yearly and how to make adjustments to your money management habits based on your report.

Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

What can I learn from my credit report? Learn how to review your credit report yearly and how to make adjustments to your money management habits based on your report.

Grow With US: Grow Bag Veggies

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outdoors Patio (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us for some all ages gardening fun, as we get together to learn about how to grow a small garden in grow bags! Participants will each leave with a small grow bag veggie garden...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors Patio (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us for some all ages gardening fun, as we get together to learn about how to grow a small garden in grow bags! Participants will each leave with a small grow bag veggie garden of their very own. 

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

BattleBots

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to create the ultimate BattleBot? Attendees will team up to engineer their own unique bot using Spheros and some surprising supplies. Ages 10 -14, regist...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to create the ultimate BattleBot? Attendees will team up to engineer their own unique bot using Spheros and some surprising supplies.
Ages 10 -14, registration required.

Total Wellness / Salud Total

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas. Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org....

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas.

Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org. Mayores de 18 años pueden participar.

Storytime

Friday, May 31, 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!

Bubble Party

Bubble Party

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us as we transform the library into a whimsical wonderland filled with colorful bubbles of all shapes and sizes! From tiny bubbles that tickle your nose to gigantic bubbles th...

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

Join us as we transform the library into a whimsical wonderland filled with colorful bubbles of all shapes and sizes!

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. 

Library Scavenger Hunt

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Live Piano Music

Friday, May 31, 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.

Community Room

Friday, May 31, 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.

Summer Teen Volunteer Training

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

It's that time of year! What time? Summer Reading and Teen Volunteering! Let's learn about the library and what you will be doing this summer! You can help us with so many aspects ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

It's that time of year! What time? Summer Reading and Teen Volunteering! Let's learn about the library and what you will be doing this summer!

Chess Club

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (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 A (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.

Summer Reading Creations - DIY Journal

All Day 6/1 - 6/8
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own Adventure Journal. Ke...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own Adventure Journal.

Preserving Your Summer Adventure Take-Home Kit

All Day 6/1 - 6/14
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Traveling? Hosting? Planning tons of summer fun? Make sure to grab a kit of archival supplies from your neighborhood library to save your summer memories. This kit has everything y...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Traveling? Hosting? Planning tons of summer fun? Make sure to grab a kit of archival supplies from your neighborhood library to save your summer memories.

Passport to Summer

All Day 6/1 - 6/15
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Pick up a blank passport and colored pencils and catalog your Summer Adventures big and small! For kids.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Pick up a blank passport and colored pencils and catalog your Summer Adventures big and small! For kids.

June Mindfulness Journal

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
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 6/1 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. Check out this month...

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 6/1 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. Check out this month...

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.

June Mindfulness Journal

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. Check out this month...

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 6/1 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. Check out this month...

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park)
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.

Juneteenth Celebration Craft!

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is almost here! This American holiday, observed annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African A...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is almost here! This American holiday, observed annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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