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ART TIME @the library (Ages 3-6)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

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

Our project this month is PAPER PLATE TURTLE CRAFT.

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

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

Our project this month is PAPER PLATE TURTLE CRAFT.

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all young readers! Join us as we discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more! Books clubs are an excellent way for children to develop language and conversation skills, solve problems, and make new friends.

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

Calling all young readers! Join us as we discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more! Books clubs are an excellent way for children to develop language and conversation skills, solve problems, and make new friends.

Watercolor Painting

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Local artist Jim Pourtorkan is here to teach watercolors for adults! Please register today, seats are limited!

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

Local artist Jim Pourtorkan is here to teach watercolors for adults! Please register today, seats are limited!

Photo of the Wright Library exterior

Stockyards City Library's Centennial Celebration Block Party

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Onsite (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Located at 2101 Exchange, the Wright Library first opened its doors in September 1925 and it still stands as the oldest continuously operating library building in the Metropolitan Library system.

Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Onsite (Wright)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Located at 2101 Exchange, the Wright Library first opened its doors in September 1925 and it still stands as the oldest continuously operating library building in the Metropolitan Library system.

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. 

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

Lego Club

LEGO Club

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

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. 

All About Alebrijes!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's engage in some Mexican folk art and learn about alebrijes - colorfully painted animals that popped up in the last century, typically associated with being "spirit guides" - like the ones seen in Disney's Coco!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's engage in some Mexican folk art and learn about alebrijes - colorfully painted animals that popped up in the last century, typically associated with being "spirit guides" - like the ones seen in Disney's Coco!

Two sets of multicolored hands reach from the top and bottom of the poster toward each other. At the top in purple is ACG, Adult Coloring Group. Below that it says "We are better together." At the bottom are the address of the Village Library and the Metro Library logo.

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

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

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

pumpkin

Community Pumpkin Art Display

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

October is right around the corner. We need help decorating our Big Display case. You have two opportunities to join us for Faux Pumpkin Decorating. Please only pick one date to attend because there is limited seating.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

October is right around the corner. We need help decorating our Big Display case. You have two opportunities to join us for Faux Pumpkin Decorating. Please only pick one date to attend because there is limited seating.

Create Your Own Custom Magnets

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come Make Your Own Custom 4x6 Magnet!
Get creative with preprinted pictures, glitter, stickers, and tons of fun craft supplies.
Design something unique that’s perfect for your fridge, locker, or gift-giving!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come Make Your Own Custom 4x6 Magnet!
Get creative with preprinted pictures, glitter, stickers, and tons of fun craft supplies.
Design something unique that’s perfect for your fridge, locker, or gift-giving!

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. 

postcard day

Celebrate World Postcard Day

All Day 9/29 - 10/5
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages

There’s nothing quite like the joy of finding a surprise postcard in your mailbox, and the goal for the World Postcard Day is to bring that joy to as many people as possible.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Writing
Event Description:

There’s nothing quite like the joy of finding a surprise postcard in your mailbox, and the goal for the World Postcard Day is to bring that joy to as many people as possible.

Hispanic Heritage Flag Collage Take Home Kit

All Day 9/29 - 10/10
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, so create a collage with flags from different countries.

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

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, so create a collage with flags from different countries.

The Literary Pumpkin: Edmond's Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

09/29/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come be a part of our annual PUMPKIN DECORATING contest! You'll have two weeks to turn your pumpkin into an amazing work of art or humor based on your favorite literary characters, books or stories.

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

Come be a part of our annual PUMPKIN DECORATING contest! You'll have two weeks to turn your pumpkin into an amazing work of art or humor based on your favorite literary characters, books or stories.

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

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

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

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Bad Art Night: Romero Britto

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this month as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We will paint like pro, Romero Britto, and learn about the Happy Art Movement, which he pioneered.  

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us this month as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We will paint like pro, Romero Britto, and learn about the Happy Art Movement, which he pioneered.  

Paint and Pop at Del City

Teen Paint and Pop!

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying a variety of soda drinks!

Teens ages 12-18

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

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying a variety of soda drinks!

Teens ages 12-18

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler 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: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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!

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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!

Imagine Lab: Enviroscape STEM Activity with OKC Storm Water Quality Division

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Let's learn all about water pollution from the OKC Storm Water Quality Department!

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Let's learn all about water pollution from the OKC Storm Water Quality Department!

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.

STEAM Tuesday

Tuesday, September 30, 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!

Collage Night!

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come Collage with us!

This will be a free form collage workshop with no specific project assigned. Free form art helps to kick start creativity and allows one to break free of perfectionism and focus on the process of doing.  

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come Collage with us!

This will be a free form collage workshop with no specific project assigned. Free form art helps to kick start creativity and allows one to break free of perfectionism and focus on the process of doing.  

A tiny Harrah Library made out of paper with colorful flowers and Spoticus standing outside.

Paper Craft: Harrah Library

All Day
Passive Program (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Come pick up a kit to create your own tiny Harrah Library out of paper. The kit contains the paper printed with the library parts and instructions. It requires several things that are not included: Scissors, glue, and colored pencils or crayons.

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

Come pick up a kit to create your own tiny Harrah Library out of paper. The kit contains the paper printed with the library parts and instructions. It requires several things that are not included: Scissors, glue, and colored pencils or crayons.

Bee Bracelet Take Home Kit

All Day 10/1 - 10/11
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Create a buzzingly beeutiful bracelet! Make your own bee bracelet with this take home kit full of bee themed goodies.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Create a buzzingly beeutiful bracelet! Make your own bee bracelet with this take home kit full of bee themed goodies.

Teen Art Gallery Submissions

All Day 10/1 - 10/11
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

The fourth week of TeenTober focuses on art! If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to share your art with your community, the Southern Oaks Library has the opportunity for you!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

The fourth week of TeenTober focuses on art! If you are between the ages of 12-18 and want to share your art with your community, the Southern Oaks Library has the opportunity for you!

Eeek!tober at Bethany Library

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Eeek! Things are getting spooky fun around here.

Bethany Library is hosting Eek!tober. Join us all month for seasonal events for various ages. Please follow any link for more info.

 

Programs include:

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Eeek! Things are getting spooky fun around here.

Bethany Library is hosting Eek!tober. Join us all month for seasonal events for various ages. Please follow any link for more info.

 

Programs include: