Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors (Ages 5 & up)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Color Your Canvas

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

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

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story & Craft: Printmaking

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Color our world by letting your creativity soar! Enjoy a captivating story and then get creative by designing and printing your own art prints. We will learn about the art of printmaking, talk about techniques, and then create our own!

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

Color our world by letting your creativity soar! Enjoy a captivating story and then get creative by designing and printing your own art prints. We will learn about the art of printmaking, talk about techniques, and then create our own!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sock Puppets

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Kids will learn how to turn ordinary socks into colorful puppets! Using felt, buttons, yarn, and other craft supplies, they will design unique characters and bring them to life. You can bring your own clean sock if it has a pattern you love.

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

Kids will learn how to turn ordinary socks into colorful puppets! Using felt, buttons, yarn, and other craft supplies, they will design unique characters and bring them to life. You can bring your own clean sock if it has a pattern you love.

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

Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
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: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

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

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions or make your own creation!

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

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions or make your own creation!

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

Spin Art with Kara Gardner

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Attention teens and adults! Join us for a new take on creativity: SPIN ART! Local artist Kara Gardner will demonstrate techniques and tips to master this art form and you will leave with a cherished keepsake.

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

Attention teens and adults! Join us for a new take on creativity: SPIN ART! Local artist Kara Gardner will demonstrate techniques and tips to master this art form and you will leave with a cherished keepsake.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Colorful Crafternoon!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Come together and create! During Summer Reading, we will have special crafts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 2-3pm. 

Craft available while supplies last. 

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

Come together and create! During Summer Reading, we will have special crafts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 2-3pm. 

Craft available while supplies last. 

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 "Adults" group.

Black Light Painting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and show off your artist side with some neon painting, have some fun, and enjoy some music while we paint!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come and show off your artist side with some neon painting, have some fun, and enjoy some music while we paint!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: 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. 

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

Torn Paper Collage-Take Home Kit

07/24/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tots Thursdays

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

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

Pet Rocks

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

What's better than a pet that you have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night? One you don't have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night! How do you do that? By having a pet rock!

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

What's better than a pet that you have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night? One you don't have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night! How do you do that? By having a pet rock!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bleach Paint T-Shirts

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Express your style with bleach painting on t-shirts! Perfect for teens who love to stand out! Bring a cotton t-shirt in any color but white and use our supplies to create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!

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

Express your style with bleach painting on t-shirts! Perfect for teens who love to stand out! Bring a cotton t-shirt in any color but white and use our supplies to create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!

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

Color Our World : Teens & Adults with OKCMOA

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

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

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mini Make & Paint

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

This is a two part program! Week 2: Paint

Use acrylic paint to give your finished 3D figurine specific and vibrant details.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

This is a two part program! Week 2: Paint

Use acrylic paint to give your finished 3D figurine specific and vibrant details.

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 "Adults" group.

Pop and Paint

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we paint a delightful citrus painting and sample some local sodas. Adults only!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us as we paint a delightful citrus painting and sample some local sodas. Adults only!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tin Foil Monoprint

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us as we embark on a creative adventure where young artists will explore the magic of process printing using tin foil! Kids will experiment with colors, textures, and patterns to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints.

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

Join us as we embark on a creative adventure where young artists will explore the magic of process printing using tin foil! Kids will experiment with colors, textures, and patterns to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Locker Lamps

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Illuminate those textbooks! As summer winds down, and you start thinking about back-to-school, what better way to get ready to hit the books again than to craft a cool locker accessory?

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

Illuminate those textbooks! As summer winds down, and you start thinking about back-to-school, what better way to get ready to hit the books again than to craft a cool locker accessory?

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

Design a Journal Cover

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Journal Cover

 

 

 

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

Journal Cover

 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Our World : Adults with OKCMOA

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte 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. 

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

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Your Canvas

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Saturday, July 26, 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.