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Adventures by Sea: Take Home Kit Ages 5-12

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/22/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the library, but how will you be traveling?  Enjoy a fun craft, coloring and activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, and more with this take-home kit for ...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the library, but how will you be traveling? 

Enjoy a fun craft, coloring and activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, and more with this take-home kit for kids ages 5-12. 

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!

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

Juneteenth Freedom Day Windsock Take Home Kit

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/23/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a windsock Freedom Day Flag! This take home kit is intended for children 5-12. One per child. 

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

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a windsock Freedom Day Flag! This take home kit is intended for children 5-12. One per child. 

Cover to the Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook, which features someone holding a homemade cardboard sign that says "Freedom Day Juneteenth."

Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, 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 special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Come create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. Learn the art of Suminagashi on June 20, 2024 from 1-2:30.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come Create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. Learn the Art of Suminagashi      Note: Children age 5 and 6 must be a...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Come Create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs

using floating inks on water.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

 

 

Note: Children age 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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 Group/Craft Along!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, 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!

Adventures in Needlefelting with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.  Ages 9-15. ...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Cont

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

Perler Bead Art

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Kids and Teens, please join us in making Perler Bead creations! Beads along with a variety of patterns will be available for use that range in skill level. If you have never tried ...

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Kids and Teens, please join us in making Perler Bead creations! Beads along with a variety of patterns will be available for use that range in skill level. If you have never tried creating with Perler Beads, now is your chance!

survival kit

DIY Survival Kits

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Adventures can be exciting! Let's make sure we prepare well for it. Join us on June 20th at 3pm for our DIY Survival Kit program. All participants will be able to create their...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Adventures can be exciting! Let's make sure we prepare well for it. Join us on June 20th at 3pm for our DIY Survival Kit program. All participants will be able to create their very own survival kit with the various items available.

Cardboard Creations

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

The Makedo cardboard construction kit inspires teens to dream big, design, and create. Teens use simple-to-master, safe tools and upcycled cardboard to build just about anything. W...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

The Makedo cardboard construction kit inspires teens to dream big, design, and create. Teens use simple-to-master, safe tools and upcycled cardboard to build just about anything.

DIY Flag T-Shirts

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and show off your patriotic spirit at our DIY Flag T-Shirt Workshop! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, camaraderie, and, of cou...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and show off your patriotic spirit at our DIY Flag T-Shirt Workshop! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, camaraderie, and, of course, crafting. This event is perfect for families!

Beginning Teen Guitar!-CANCELLED

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Rock out! Make friends! Learn guitar! This is a month-long beginning guitar class for teens and tweens. No music experience is required, AND we have a limited number of g...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Rock out! Make friends! Learn guitar! This is a month-long beginning guitar class for teens and tweens. No music experience is required, AND we have a limited number of guitars available for students.

Painting Tiny Art

Tiny Art Painting Night

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Back by popular demand! Show off your artistic talent in our Tiny Art Show.  Join us to create a tiny canvas to be featured in our upcoming Tiny Art Show.  We provide tin...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:

Back by popular demand! Show off your artistic talent in our Tiny Art Show.  Join us to create a tiny canvas to be featured in our upcoming Tiny Art Show.  We provide tiny canvases and supplies to paint; you bring creativity.

Beginning Adult Guitar!-CANCELLED

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rock out! Make friends! Learn guitar! This is a month-long beginning guitar class for adults! No music experience is required, AND we have a limited number of guitars ava...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Rock out! Make friends! Learn guitar! This is a month-long beginning guitar class for adults! No music experience is required, AND we have a limited number of guitars available for students.

Summer Solstice Kit

All Day 6/21 - 6/27
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

It's time to celebrate summer! These kits include summertime activities, and information about the season and the longest day of the year.

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

It's time to celebrate summer! These kits include summertime activities, and information about the season and the longest day of the year.

Camp Downtown : Building Bungalows for Bugs!

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we...

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

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we will feature a new camp craft.

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. 

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Friday Morning Art (Ages 3-12)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us on Friday mornings in June for an hour of come-and-go process art. Process Art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us on Friday mornings in June for an hour of come-and-go process art. Process Art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery.

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. 

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

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

CHILDREN'S Window Mural Art

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided!  This program is for ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided! 

This program is for kids/teens. 

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. 

Vision Boards for Everyone

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

It's never too late to make a change in your life. But how can you transform yourself? Create a new you starting now with a vision board! Come prepared with goals and be ready to s...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

It's never too late to make a change in your life. But how can you transform yourself? Create a new you starting now with a vision board! Come prepared with goals and be ready to strategize.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks, Boxes, and Earrings

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark, box...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark, box, or earrings.  Supplies are limited.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

Camp Downtown : Building Bungalows for Bugs!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we...

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

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we will feature a new camp craft.

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. 

Create Your Character with OK Contemporary Art

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Recreate characters from your favorite adventure books! Whether your favorite books have pictures or don’t, who hasn’t wanted to bring their favorite characters to life? Using pape...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Recreate characters from your favorite adventure books! Whether your favorite books have pictures or don’t, who hasn’t wanted to bring their favorite characters to life? Using paper, glue, and a little imagination you can.

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.

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

DIY Planner

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Life's an adventure! DIY your own planner to keep track of your work schedule, appointments, travel dates, important celebrations, and more! We'll have planner pages and supplies t...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Life's an adventure! DIY your own planner to keep track of your work schedule, appointments, travel dates, important celebrations, and more! We'll have planner pages and supplies to design your own cover.

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

Adventures in Embroidery with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
1st Floor Programming (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.  Ages 11-16

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Co

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