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Día de los Muertos Community Display/Exhibición Comunitaria

All Day 10/24 - 11/2
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate the lives of those you love and remember. We invite you to contribute to our Día de los Muertos display by bringing a photo of a loved one who has passed away.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Celebrate the lives of those you love and remember. We invite you to contribute to our Día de los Muertos display by bringing a photo of a loved one who has passed away.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit for Beginners

10/27/2025 @ 9:30am to 11/02/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Come pick up a Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit, perfect for beginners and kids!
Enjoy the fun, colorful yarn as you create your very own hanging wall decoration. 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Come pick up a Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit, perfect for beginners and kids!
Enjoy the fun, colorful yarn as you create your very own hanging wall decoration. 

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.

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

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

(Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag

All Day 11/1 - 11/9
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is available for adults to check out too!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is available for adults to check out too!

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 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Celebrating Dolly Parton: Coffee Filter Butterflies Take-Home Kit

All Day 11/1 - 11/9
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Butterflies are Dolly Parton's symbol. Create your own beautiful, colorful butterflies using coffee filters and washable markers! 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Butterflies are Dolly Parton's symbol. Create your own beautiful, colorful butterflies using coffee filters and washable markers! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains Take-Home Kit

All Day 11/1 - 11/9
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development. 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Celebrating Dolly Parton: What Would Dolly Do Bracelet Take-Home Kit

All Day 11/1 - 11/9
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own inspiring bracelet that asks the important question: "What Would Dolly Do?" 

Using letter beads, you'll craft a special reminder to approach life with Dolly's kindness, generosity, and big heart. 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Create your own inspiring bracelet that asks the important question: "What Would Dolly Do?" 

Using letter beads, you'll craft a special reminder to approach life with Dolly's kindness, generosity, and big heart. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Honor Our Veterans! Northwest Community Board

All Day 11/1 - 11/22
Online (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you know a Veteran or want to thank him or her for their service? Help us celebrate them by filling out a card and posting it on our gratitude board. Feel free to share a memory or photo of your favorite Veteran as well! 

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Online (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Do you know a Veteran or want to thank him or her for their service? Help us celebrate them by filling out a card and posting it on our gratitude board. Feel free to share a memory or photo of your favorite Veteran as well! 

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

30 Days of Writing Prompt Booklet

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you wanted to establish a writing routine, but are not sure how to get started. Come by the Edmond library and pick up one of our 30 Day Writing Challenge booklets.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you wanted to establish a writing routine, but are not sure how to get started. Come by the Edmond library and pick up one of our 30 Day Writing Challenge booklets.

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

Take Home Kit: Native American Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's newest trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's newest trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Bags

All Day 11/1 - 11/25
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dinovember: Dinos on the Loose!

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

HELP WANTED: DINO DETECTIVES NEEDED!

Dinosaurs have escaped and are loose in the library! 🦖🦕

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

HELP WANTED: DINO DETECTIVES NEEDED!

Dinosaurs have escaped and are loose in the library! 🦖🦕

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

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

Take Home Kit Pashofa Crockpot:

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/09/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to make an easy crockpot version of the Choctaw and Chickasaw dish of pashofa (tanchi labona). Each kit comes with hominy, instructions, and other relevant information. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn how to make an easy crockpot version of the Choctaw and Chickasaw dish of pashofa (tanchi labona). Each kit comes with hominy, instructions, and other relevant information. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pages & Prose Parcel

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/15/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Juncior Fiction.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Juncior Fiction.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wall of Honor

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you have a family member who served in the Armed Forces? We would like to add them to our Wall of Honor to celebrate Veteran's Day!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Do you have a family member who served in the Armed Forces? We would like to add them to our Wall of Honor to celebrate Veteran's Day!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Build-a-Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt | Busca las partes del espantapájaro

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Finish your scarecrow! Find all of its features hidden in the kids' area. Then draw them on your sheet and return to the desk for a prize!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Finish your scarecrow! Find all of its features hidden in the kids' area. Then draw them on your sheet and return to the desk for a prize!

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 event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cards for Veterans

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

In honor of Veterans Day, join our community in showing gratitude to those who have served. Stop by the library to create a heartfelt card or note.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs
Event Description:

In honor of Veterans Day, join our community in showing gratitude to those who have served. Stop by the library to create a heartfelt card or note.

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

November Creative Writing Chapbook

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 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

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

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

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

November Mindfulness Journal

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
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! 

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! 

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

The Young Storytellers Publishing Workshop APPLICATIONS

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Does your child love to tell stories? If your 2nd through 8th grader has a story to tell, we are accepting applications for PICTURE BOOK STORIES written by children through December 21st.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Does your child love to tell stories? If your 2nd through 8th grader has a story to tell, we are accepting applications for PICTURE BOOK STORIES written by children through December 21st.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Veterans Day Missing Man Table

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Apple of my Pie: Make and Take

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Join us for a Sunday afternoon of making pie at the Ralph Ellison Library. This program lets kids practice following directions, measuring ingredients, and assembling a delicious pie.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a Sunday afternoon of making pie at the Ralph Ellison Library. This program lets kids practice following directions, measuring ingredients, and assembling a delicious pie.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novel Nook

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to write the next great novel—or finally finish that story you started ages ago? Join us throughout the month of November for a relaxed writing session where you can devote two uninterrupted hours to your novel.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ready to write the next great novel—or finally finish that story you started ages ago? Join us throughout the month of November for a relaxed writing session where you can devote two uninterrupted hours to your novel.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Area (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Life and Legend of Jim Thorpe: Live Podcast Recording

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a live podcast recording with Justin Lenhart from the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame as we discuss the life of the legendary Sac and Fox athlete and Oklahoma native Jim Thorpe (Wa-Tho-Huk).

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us for a live podcast recording with Justin Lenhart from the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame as we discuss the life of the legendary Sac and Fox athlete and Oklahoma native Jim Thorpe (Wa-Tho-Huk).