Event List

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs.

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

Join us to turn a scallop or oyster shell into Anthropologie inspired trinket tray, catch-all, jewelry dish, or ring holder. Use your ideas to create a great handmade gift for mom, or anyone who loves unusual décor.

Make a special gift this Mother's Day! Today we will be using a beginner-friendly pattern to crochet a few small flowers. They can standalone as a gift or you can attach them to something else.

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Adult Crafts and creating

The Scrapbook Studio is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

Do you love painting, drawing, sculpting, or just being creative? Then join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2PM to learn about a new art method or material!

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

Join the Midwest City library for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

Learn the Art of Kumihimo Japanese Braiding

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

16+, Come join us in making earrings from milk jugs and water jugs. This is a fun new way to create jewelry by repurposing. We will be working to create four different styles or design your own!

Love knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts? Join us on the second Saturday of every month! Bring your works in progress and connect with fellow crafters of all skill levels.

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 

Learn Katakana, one of three parts of the Japanese writing system! This is an engaging, beginner-friendly 60-minute introduction with reading, writing, and interactive practice for tweens and teens aged 10–18.

Come to the Choctaw Library and experience the ancient art of Japanese paper marbling. Suminagashi is an ancient technique of floating inks on top of water to create beautiful swirling patterns on paper.

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. 

Step into the enchanting realm of Middle-Earth at the Choctaw Library and add a touch of whimsy to your home with your very own DIY hobbit door creation!

Take a break and relax at the library at our Adult Coloring Hour. Enjoy a calm, welcoming space to color, unwind, and connect with others while listening to relaxing Lo-Fi tunes. No experience needed.