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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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Knitty Committee

Saturday, June 14, 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?

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Races: Colorful Dogs

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 90 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 90 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

D&D Dragon

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

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

Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

You can see the colors of the world with your awesome eyes, but how can you experience color with your other senses?

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

You can see the colors of the world with your awesome eyes, but how can you experience color with your other senses?

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Plant Swap

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tornado Alley Disc Dogs!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoors (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
Kids

Come check out an awesome dog show! The Tornado Alley Disc Dogs are made up of an amazing group of talented dogs who travel throughout the United States doing demonstrations, seminars, and competitions.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Outdoors (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Come check out an awesome dog show! The Tornado Alley Disc Dogs are made up of an amazing group of talented dogs who travel throughout the United States doing demonstrations, seminars, and competitions.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Watercolor Painting for Teens

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun and creative watercolor painting class at Warr Acres Library! The program is led by Jim Pourtorkan, local artist and teacher.

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:

Join us for a fun and creative watercolor painting class at Warr Acres Library! The program is led by Jim Pourtorkan, local artist and teacher.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

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

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

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

Metro Zine Fest 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Entire 4th Floor at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults

Interested in DIY, creative expression, and independent voices? Our second ever Metro Zine Fest is the perfect event for you. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Entire 4th Floor
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Interested in DIY, creative expression, and independent voices? Our second ever Metro Zine Fest is the perfect event for you. 

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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Your Canvas

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
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: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Our World : Adults with OKCMOA

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village 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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Bunch Book Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Clubs:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjo...

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom.  Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!

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

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom.  Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Balloon Art for Beginners

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art.  Animals & beyond! 

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

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art.  Animals & beyond! 

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

Magic the Gathering for Beginners

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, June 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art with Magazines

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Let's create beautiful art! Here is a great way to put magazines to use! This paper craft is not only colorful, but very easy to make! Join us at Southern Oaks for a fun craft with other Adults.

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

Let's create beautiful art! Here is a great way to put magazines to use! This paper craft is not only colorful, but very easy to make! Join us at Southern Oaks for a fun craft with other Adults.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pink Pony Club: Pride Celebration!

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

"Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

"Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Preserving Oklahoma History with the Black Living Legacy App

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***

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

***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***

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

Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC!

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City 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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, June 15, 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?

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?

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

Spice Chronicles Ch 6: Old Bay

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

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.