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Bethany Critique Group

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, ...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, and to gather that from others. Space is limited.

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, 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.

Event Description:

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually.  This program is intended for children learning...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, 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.

Event Description:

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually.  This program is intended for children learning...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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Summer Reading Creations - Craft Binoculars

All Day 6/20 - 6/22
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 craft Binoculars. Wha...

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 craft Binoculars. What new things will you observe by focusing your attention?

LGBTQ+ Art Showcase

All Day 6/20 - 6/30
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
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. 

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. 

Safari Search and Find

All Day 6/20 - 6/30
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Kick off an adventurous summer reading with a safari themed search and find! Animals are running rampant throughout the Almonte library. Can you help us find them all?

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

Kick off an adventurous summer reading with a safari themed search and find! Animals are running rampant throughout the Almonte library. Can you help us find them all?

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

Life Size Candyland

All Day 6/20 - 7/3
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

The library will be transformed into life size Candyland that you and your family can do on your own as you visit us this summer! Stop by the reference desk and tell them you want ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

The library will be transformed into life size Candyland that you and your family can do on your own as you visit us this summer! Stop by the reference desk and tell them you want to play. 

Cover to the PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbook, featuring a person standing in front of a large hedge and waving a PRIDE flag.

PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks

06/20/2024 @ 8:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
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
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 mean...

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!

Adventures by Sea: Take Home Kit Ages 5-12

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/22/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the library, but how will you be traveling?  Enjoy a fun craft, coloring and activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, and more with this take-home kit for ...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the library, but how will you be traveling? 

Enjoy a fun craft, coloring and activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, and more with this take-home kit for kids ages 5-12. 

Disclaimer(s)

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!

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Windsock Take Home Kit

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/23/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a windsock Freedom Day Flag! This take home kit is intended for children 5-12. One per child. 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a windsock Freedom Day Flag! This take home kit is intended for children 5-12. One per child. 

Cover the the June Mindfulness Journal, which features a eucalyptus branch on the back cover and a photos of a sunny beach on the front.

June Mindfulness Journal

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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! 

Cover to the Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook, which features someone holding a homemade cardboard sign that says "Freedom Day Juneteenth."

Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, 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!

Giant Play Time

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Playtime:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the oppor...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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: OKC Improv

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience! Audience...

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

Target Age: school-age children 

Watch that thing!

CANCELLED - Thursday Morning Movie Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come join us as we watch our way through the ages and enjoy the many different styles of the cinematic arts!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Come join us as we watch our way through the ages and enjoy the many different styles of the cinematic arts!

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance

Thursday, June 20, 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  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    This event is held at multi...

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 

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience! Audience...

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

Target Age: school-age children 

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 20, 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
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness

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, June 20, 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.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come Create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. Learn the Art of Suminagashi      Note: Children age 5 and 6 must be a...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Come Create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs

using floating inks on water.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

 

 

Note: Children age 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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. 

Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

Live Action Clue!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into re...

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

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into real life on a new adventure.