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Vinta Boat Storytime and Mosaic Painting

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Welcome to a special story time brought to you by KAPWA OKC. Your little one will hear a story from the Philippines about the colorful Vinta boats and make their very own mosaic painting of the boats to take home. 

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to a special story time brought to you by KAPWA OKC. Your little one will hear a story from the Philippines about the colorful Vinta boats and make their very own mosaic painting of the boats to take home. 

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

Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

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

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

Sharpie-Dyed Bucket Hats

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

A hat is a canvas too! Participants will use Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to design an accessory as unique as they are. Come "Color Our World" one hat at a time!

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

A hat is a canvas too! Participants will use Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to design an accessory as unique as they are. Come "Color Our World" one hat at a time!

July Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 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

Origami Challenge

 

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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:

Origami Challenge

 

Plastic Flowers in different patterns and variations.

Jewelry Crafting: Plastic Flowers

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adults16+ Come join us in creating plastic flowers. These are versatile and can be made into jewelry, or just great decorations. These are made using shrink plastic and they shrink to about 1/3 of their original size.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Adults16+ Come join us in creating plastic flowers. These are versatile and can be made into jewelry, or just great decorations. These are made using shrink plastic and they shrink to about 1/3 of their original size.

Knitty Committee

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

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

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

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

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

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, July 12, 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. 

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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. 

Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!

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

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!

Artist Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/14 - 7/18
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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.

Summer Creations - Turtle Shell Designs

All Day 7/14 - 7/19
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique arts themed craft! Drawing on natural inspiration can lead to some amazing works of art. What colors, shapes, and features can you add to your own turtle or tortoise shell?

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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 arts themed craft! Drawing on natural inspiration can lead to some amazing works of art. What colors, shapes, and features can you add to your own turtle or tortoise shell?

Seashell Ornaments - Take Home Kit

All Day 7/14 - 7/20
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate natural beach art with seashell ornaments. Bring a touch of the beach into your home by crafting charming seashell ornaments.

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

Celebrate natural beach art with seashell ornaments. Bring a touch of the beach into your home by crafting charming seashell ornaments.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Yarn Coasters Take Home Kit

All Day 7/14 - 7/20
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create colorful yarn coasters for your house or as a gift for someone special! Ralph Ellison Library will provide the yarn, loom, and instructions. Let your creativity flow while you enjoy this calming craft in the comfort of your own home!

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

Create colorful yarn coasters for your house or as a gift for someone special! Ralph Ellison Library will provide the yarn, loom, and instructions. Let your creativity flow while you enjoy this calming craft in the comfort of your own home!

Color Our World : Adults with OKCMOA

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. Participants will explore the emotional and identity-shaping power of color through a variety of materials and creative techniques.

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

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. Participants will explore the emotional and identity-shaping power of color through a variety of materials and creative techniques.

Take Home Tuesday: Bleeding Tissue Paper

All Day
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop into the library to pick up your supplies for Bleeding Tissue Paper Art! In this kit you'll have everything you need to create a fun, colorful masterpiece!

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Drop into the library to pick up your supplies for Bleeding Tissue Paper Art! In this kit you'll have everything you need to create a fun, colorful masterpiece!

 

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

Color Our World - July STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

All Day 7/15 - 7/19
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).

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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.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 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...

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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, July 15, 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...

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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!

Downtown Color Castle: Make Rainbow Lollipops with Modeling Clay

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Color your world this summer at the library! This week, join us to make rainbow lollipops using modeling clay.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Color your world this summer at the library! This week, join us to make rainbow lollipops using modeling clay.

Flower pot painted with dots.

Colorful Flowers: Arts & Crafts (Ages 5-12)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Today, our crafting theme is "Flowers." DIY options will include painting a flower pot, designing a flower crown, making paper flowers, and more! 

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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Today, our crafting theme is "Flowers." DIY options will include painting a flower pot, designing a flower crown, making paper flowers, and more! 

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. 

Gelli Printing

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Learn a hands-on printmaking technique at your local library. Inspired by Edgar Heap of Birds text-base prints currently on view at Oklahoma Contemporary.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn a hands-on printmaking technique at your local library. Inspired by Edgar Heap of Birds text-base prints currently on view at Oklahoma Contemporary.

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

Inspiration Rocks!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready to paint, inspire, and make your mark!

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

Get ready to paint, inspire, and make your mark!

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. 

Cosplay for Beginners

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!

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

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!

The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

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