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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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Larry "the Snake Guy"

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

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

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Guided Acrylic Painting: Colorful Guitar

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a rockin' guitar against a rainbow background. You will leave with a completed painting.

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

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a rockin' guitar against a rainbow background. You will leave with a completed painting.

Honor Song Community Art Tapestry

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a community art event inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song. Honor Song was created by Edgar Heap of Birds at Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum and is currently on display through Aug. 

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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us for a community art event inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song. Honor Song was created by Edgar Heap of Birds at Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum and is currently on display through Aug. 

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.

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Saturday, June 7, 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.​ 

 

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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.

The Writers Room

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

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.

Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison 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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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

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

Lego Block Party

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Build It!

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo blocks? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Storytime Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo blocks? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

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Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

Page Turners

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Color Me Puzzled

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Take a moment to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasure of puzzling with a fun, collaborative puzzling event! We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles, perfect for all skill levels, and a selection of beverages to fuel your brainpower.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Take a moment to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasure of puzzling with a fun, collaborative puzzling event! We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles, perfect for all skill levels, and a selection of beverages to fuel your brainpower.

Game On! Adult Game Day

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Step into an afternoon of fun at the library! Perfect for adult game lovers, this free event promises giggles, friendly competition, and quality time with family and friends.

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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Step into an afternoon of fun at the library! Perfect for adult game lovers, this free event promises giggles, friendly competition, and quality time with family and friends.

Puzzle Swap

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Clear out your puzzle stash and discover hidden gems! Drop in with your gently used puzzles and swap them for new-to-you finds! A perfect way to refresh your puzzle collection. All sizes and styles welcome.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Clear out your puzzle stash and discover hidden gems! Drop in with your gently used puzzles and swap them for new-to-you finds! A perfect way to refresh your puzzle collection. All sizes and styles welcome.

Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC!

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come learn how to dance to the swing music of 1930's America. We'll teach you a partnered and solo dance style, so come alone or bring some friends!

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come learn how to dance to the swing music of 1930's America. We'll teach you a partnered and solo dance style, so come alone or bring some friends!

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

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

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

License Plate Design

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece by selecting f

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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece by selecting f

Artist Take-Home Kit: Alexander Calder

All Day 6/9 - 6/13
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.

Patriotic Art - Take Home Kit

All Day 6/9 - 6/14
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Art and America with a Patriotic Flag Centerpiece Kit! This fun and easy-to-assemble take-home kit allows you to create a stunning flag-inspired centerpiece, perfect for Flag Day and the 4th of July.

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

Celebrate Art and America with a Patriotic Flag Centerpiece Kit! This fun and easy-to-assemble take-home kit allows you to create a stunning flag-inspired centerpiece, perfect for Flag Day and the 4th of July.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Creations - Dragons & Unicorns

All Day 6/9 - 6/14
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! This week's design idea is to create your own headband, turning yourself into a dragon, a unicorn, or something in between!

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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! This week's design idea is to create your own headband, turning yourself into a dragon, a unicorn, or something in between!

Aquarium Take Home Kit

All Day 6/9 - 6/15
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Swim into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own mason jar aquarium take home kit!

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

Swim into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own mason jar aquarium take home kit!

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.

Juneteenth Take Home Kit​​

All Day 6/9 - 6/15
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids

Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is coming so get a take-home kit to learn more about the day and make a Juneteenth ornament. 

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

Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is coming so get a take-home kit to learn more about the day and make a Juneteenth ornament. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mini Fridge Art – Take Home Kit

All Day 6/9 - 6/15
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create your own fridge magnets! Use the paint and canvases provided to make your refrigerator come to life. Whether you’ve never painted before or are a seasoned professional your creation will liven up your space.

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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Create your own fridge magnets! Use the paint and canvases provided to make your refrigerator come to life. Whether you’ve never painted before or are a seasoned professional your creation will liven up your space.

Disclaimer(s)

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!

Juneteenth Celebration Take-Home Kit

All Day 6/9 - 6/18
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is just around the corner!

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

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is just around the corner!

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 household and per registration (if required).

DHS Resource Help

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!