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Campfire Tales

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Join us around the fake campfire as we tell tall tales, swap ghost stories, and more! Teens will have the opportunity to share stories if they like, or just sit and listen to adult...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us around the fake campfire as we tell tall tales, swap ghost stories, and more! Teens will have the opportunity to share stories if they like, or just sit and listen to adult storytellers.

Documentaries about Oklahoma's Space Pioneers and The Future of Space

Adventures in Space!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Blast off with Oklahoma's Space Pioneers!  Since NASA's creation in July of 1958, did you know that Oklahoma has the distinction of having an Astronaut in every phase of the s...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Blast off with Oklahoma's Space Pioneers!  Since NASA's creation in July of 1958, did you know that Oklahoma has the distinction of having an Astronaut in every phase of the space program.

Community and Coffee

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children   The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that change...

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

Target Age: school-age children  

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre “Frog and Toad” at Rodeo Cinema

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children  Follow along through four fun-filled seasons with great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. Waking from hibe...

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

Target Age: School-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children   The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that change...

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

Target Age: school-age children  

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre “Frog and Toad” at Scissortail Park Farmers Market

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children  Follow along through four fun-filled seasons with great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. Waking from hibe...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children 

Del City Monthly Genealogy

Genealogy 101

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Genealogy:

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our re...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Grab your web shooters or grappling hooks and swing into Ralph Ellison for our first monthly Saturday Morning Cartoons program!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Grab your web shooters or grappling hooks and swing into Ralph Ellison for our first monthly Saturday Morning Cartoons program!

Campfire Tales

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Join us around the fake campfire as we tell tall tales, swap ghost stories, and more! Teens will have the opportunity to share stories if they like, or just sit and listen to adult...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us around the fake campfire as we tell tall tales, swap ghost stories, and more! Teens will have the opportunity to share stories if they like, or just sit and listen to adult storytellers.

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

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

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

Olympics in France 2024 Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

The Olympics are in Paris, France this year! Learn about the history and events at the Olympics, and the country that is hosting, with this kit!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

The Olympics are in Paris, France this year! Learn about the history and events at the Olympics, and the country that is hosting, with this kit!

Wizard Potions Take Home Kit

All Day 7/22 - 7/31
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Are you still waiting on your letter to Hogwarts?  Do you think you'd excel in the Potions class?  Let's celebrate one of the most famous literary wizard's birthday by cr...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Are you still waiting on your letter to Hogwarts?  Do you think you'd excel in the Potions class?  Let's celebrate one of the most famous literary wizard's birthday by creating some potions of your own with this take home kit.

Preschool Art Time

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many othe...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many other valuable concepts.

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks 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  Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about the ...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children   The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that change...

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

Target Age: school-age children  

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encour...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Offsite (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children   The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that change...

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

Target Age: school-age children  

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby (Midwest City) at Midwest City 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  Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about the ...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Art Around the World 3: South Korea

All Day 7/23 - 7/27
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?! Each monthly Art Around the World Take and Make Kits highlights a different type of folk art from countries, terr...

Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?!

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children   The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that change...

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

Target Age: school-age children  

Oklahoma History Center: Cattle Trails and Branding

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader Join the Oklahoma History Center’s expedition into Oklahoma’s past as the center of the open-range cattle trails! The History Center will...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown 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  Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about the ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children