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Learn How to Make a Beautiful Origami Turtle! Pick up you Free Kit at the Circulation Desk starting August 8th while supplies last.

August Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit

08/08/2025 @ 10:00am to 08/29/2025 @ 11:30am
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Learn to Create a Beautiful Origami Turtle! 

It's easy and lots of fun. Step-by-step instructions and double-sided origami paper included in the kit.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Learn to Create a Beautiful Origami Turtle! 

It's easy and lots of fun. Step-by-step instructions and double-sided origami paper included in the kit.

Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take Home Kit

All Day 8/11 - 8/18
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Come to Ralph Ellison Library and pick up your Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take-Home Kit! 🐠🎨
Perfect for kids — fun, creative, and includes everything you need to make your own colorful tropical fish. While supplies last!

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

Come to Ralph Ellison Library and pick up your Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take-Home Kit! 🐠🎨
Perfect for kids — fun, creative, and includes everything you need to make your own colorful tropical fish. While supplies last!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take Home Kit-Paper Lanterns

08/11/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/17/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the end of summer with a fun and simple craft! All you need are scissors and glue to make a cute paper lantern! First come, first served so hurry in today!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Celebrate the end of summer with a fun and simple craft! All you need are scissors and glue to make a cute paper lantern! First come, first served so hurry in today!

Graphic showing calculator, computer screen, gear, paintbrush and palette, beaker with liquid in it

August STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

All Day 8/12 - 8/16
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

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 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.

Paws And Prints: Salt Dough Keepsake Kit

All Day 8/12 - 8/18
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

National Dog day is the first Saturday in August and International Cat day is August 8.  Celebrate your pet with a paw-some DIY project.  Pick up a Paws & Prints Take-Home kit and create a lasting memory of your furry friend.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

National Dog day is the first Saturday in August and International Cat day is August 8.  Celebrate your pet with a paw-some DIY project.  Pick up a Paws & Prints Take-Home kit and create a lasting memory of your furry friend.

Disclaimer(s)

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

beat the heat

Take One, Leave One Puzzle Swap

All Day 8/16 - 8/18
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Need a refresh of your puzzle collection to beat the heat? We can help! Bring your gently used puzzle(s) to the library and take home a cool new one to wile away those stay-at-home summer afternoons.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Need a refresh of your puzzle collection to beat the heat? We can help! Bring your gently used puzzle(s) to the library and take home a cool new one to wile away those stay-at-home summer afternoons.

Wildlife Walks

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

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

Community Fiber Arts Group

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
LEGO Club:

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

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

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

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

 

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.

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.

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

Tie Dye Bombs

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

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

Woodcarving 101

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Northwest Library for an introductory woodcarving workshop designed for adults with no prior experience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the Northwest Library for an introductory woodcarving workshop designed for adults with no prior experience.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

Vision Boards

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Vision boards are a powerful tool to visualize your goals and make them a reality.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Vision boards are a powerful tool to visualize your goals and make them a reality.

rainbow summer reading tote

Tie-Dye a Summer Reading Tote (Session #1)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room B (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is the 6:00-6:40 PM SESSION. 

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

This is the 6:00-6:40 PM SESSION. 

Intro to 3D Modeling

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are you interested in making 3d models for 3d printing, games, or anything else? This is the place to start! This program will guide participants through making 3d models using two popular workflows.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Are you interested in making 3d models for 3d printing, games, or anything else? This is the place to start! This program will guide participants through making 3d models using two popular workflows.

rainbow summer tote

Tie-Dye Your Summer Reading Tote (Session #2)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is the 6:45-7:25 PM SESSION. 

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

This is the 6:45-7:25 PM SESSION. 

Rainbow Summer Tote

Tie-Dye Your Summer Reading Tote (SESSION #3)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is the 7:30-8:10 PM SESSION. 

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

This is the 7:30-8:10 PM SESSION. 

Flyer for Beekeeping Basics.

Beekeeping Basics

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in becoming a beekeeper but not sure where to begin?

Join us for a beginner-friendly class covering everything you need to know to start your beekeeping journey next season!

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

Interested in becoming a beekeeper but not sure where to begin?

Join us for a beginner-friendly class covering everything you need to know to start your beekeeping journey next season!

STEAM Tuesday

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Writing
Event Description:

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Craft & Chat!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (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!

Kids Cafe with Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

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

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
LEGO Club:

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

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

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

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

 

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.

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.

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

Tie Dye Bombs

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

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

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

Lemonade Lounge

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more!

For teens in grades 6 - 12.

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

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more!

For teens in grades 6 - 12.