Event List

STORYTIME CRAFTERNOON FOR CHILDREN

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-PreK, Kids

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Anime Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies

Age Group:

Teens

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Anime Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!

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Library Branch: Choctaw Library

Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies

Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Anime Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!

Faux Stained Glass Votives

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Create your own faux stained glass votives in this fun creative program! Transform glass jars into colorful, glowing art pieces that add warmth to any space.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Create your own faux stained glass votives in this fun creative program! Transform glass jars into colorful, glowing art pieces that add warmth to any space.

MakerFest May: Vinyl Record & Art Night

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art!
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.

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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Event Description:

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art!
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Drop-In Crafts for Homeschool Teens

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Homeschool teens! Come meet new friends and have some fun at this monthly drop-in crafts program. We will have a variety of crafts around the room to choose from. This event will be come-and-go; no need to stay for the entire two hours.

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Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Description:

Homeschool teens! Come meet new friends and have some fun at this monthly drop-in crafts program. We will have a variety of crafts around the room to choose from. This event will be come-and-go; no need to stay for the entire two hours.

Arts and Crafts: Sand Art

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Art Time and Craft Time:

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your art...

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library

Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings. Children will have the opportunity to practice building motor skills, following directions, socializing with others, and more!

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

Minecraft Meetup

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Kids

Join us for another Minecraft meetup where we will be making our very own minecraft flowers and playing in our Southern Oaks world together!

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming

Event Description:

Join us for another Minecraft meetup where we will be making our very own minecraft flowers and playing in our Southern Oaks world together!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Join us for the Preschool Paint & Sip program at 11:00 am at the Downtown Library, where young artists will enjoy painting, drawing, and creating. For more information, please visit metrolibrary.org/events or call us at 405-231-8650.

Preschool Paint & Play

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Age Group:

Birth-PreK

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Event Description:

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

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.

Pokemon Trivia & Crafts (Ages 5-12)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

Kids

Calling all Pokemon experts! Compete against friends to see who really has the most Pokemon knowledge. Trivia starts at 2:10 PM and will be followed by Pokemon crafts, puzzles, and fun games.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Calling all Pokemon experts! Compete against friends to see who really has the most Pokemon knowledge. Trivia starts at 2:10 PM and will be followed by Pokemon crafts, puzzles, and fun games.

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.

LEGO Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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.

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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.

BT21 Characters Tata, Shookie, Koya, Chimmy, Mang, Cookie, and RJ posing vertically in front of a Seoul cityscape.

Let's Kpop

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

All Ages

Do you love Korean culture? Then join us for an amazing weekend at the library experiencing and learning about all things Korean!

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library

Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies

Event Description:

Do you love Korean culture? Then join us for an amazing weekend at the library experiencing and learning about all things Korean!

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.

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

Paint & Sip

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Join us for an hour of painting and mocktails! We'll be guided through a video tutorial step-by-step by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we relax, chat, and enjoy some light refreshments.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Del City Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join us for an hour of painting and mocktails! We'll be guided through a video tutorial step-by-step by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we relax, chat, and enjoy some light refreshments.

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.

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

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, May 24, 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.

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

05/27/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/31/2025 @ 5:00pm

Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness

Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

May Creative Writing Chapbook

05/27/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/31/2025 @ 5:00pm

Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library

Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing

Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

two pictures: on top, hands in shadow, one holding down a small paper while the other is tracing something on a lightbox. Below: A flipbook held open by a thumb, the page showing a simplified silhouette of Batman's head with eyes narrowed like slits.

Animation Around the World Take Home Kits

05/27/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/03/2025 @ 9:00pm

Online + Curbside (The Village) at The Village Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Learn a bit about animation from around the world and create your own handmade animated flip book! This kit has everything you need except a pencil and your imagination!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: The Village Library

Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Learn a bit about animation from around the world and create your own handmade animated flip book! This kit has everything you need except a pencil and your imagination!

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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!

DIY Artist Trading Cards

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Artist Trading Cards are a pocket size sample of your art. They are 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, which is the size of a typical trading card or playing card.

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Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Description:

Artist Trading Cards are a pocket size sample of your art. They are 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, which is the size of a typical trading card or playing card.

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.

Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, May 27, 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!

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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!

MakerFest May: Clothed Figure Drawing

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Join us for Belle Isle Library's recurring life drawing session.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join us for Belle Isle Library's recurring life drawing session.

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