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Book Bunch Book Club

Saturday, October 11, 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: "Devolution" by Max Brooks. Visit the library or call us to reserve book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

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: "Devolution" by Max Brooks. Visit the library or call us to reserve book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

ESL Conversation Space

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

Budding Scientists: Blue Thumb Oklahoma

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Calling all young scientists! Join us for this fun and interactive event brought to you by Oklahoma's Blue Thumb program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all young scientists! Join us for this fun and interactive event brought to you by Oklahoma's Blue Thumb program.

STEM Club - Science Fun!

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Due to the complexity of the project and the limited time available to complete it, children under 10 years old are required to have an adult or an older sibling attend the class with them to assist with the project. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Due to the complexity of the project and the limited time available to complete it, children under 10 years old are required to have an adult or an older sibling attend the class with them to assist with the project. 

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.

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

Witch's Broom Earrings

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Double, double toil and trouble! Come to the Choctaw Library and make some witch's broom earrings out of wire. Wear them with your costume on Halloween or any time of the year to bring out your inner goth. 

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

Double, double toil and trouble! Come to the Choctaw Library and make some witch's broom earrings out of wire. Wear them with your costume on Halloween or any time of the year to bring out your inner goth. 

Archives Month-Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This hour-long workshop will cover how to store your important documents, photos, scrapbooks, and other paper based items for permanent preservation. Each attendee will receive a set of professional grade materials to take home.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

This hour-long workshop will cover how to store your important documents, photos, scrapbooks, and other paper based items for permanent preservation. Each attendee will receive a set of professional grade materials to take home.

Two sets of multicolored hands reach from the top and bottom of the poster toward each other. At the top in purple is ACG, Adult Coloring Group. Below that it says "We are better together." At the bottom are the address of the Village Library and the Metro Library logo.

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, October 11, 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. 

The Plot Thickens - Writing Workshop

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but you just don't know how to get started? October will feature four workshops that will help you bring life to your ideas.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but you just don't know how to get started? October will feature four workshops that will help you bring life to your ideas.

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Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Sunday, October 12, 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!

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, October 12, 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!

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!

Button-Making Party

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at the Ralph Ellison Library for a fun Button-Making Party on October 12th!

Get creative and design your own themed buttons! Drop by to make a few fun and festive buttons to take home or share.

Themes include:

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us at the Ralph Ellison Library for a fun Button-Making Party on October 12th!

Get creative and design your own themed buttons! Drop by to make a few fun and festive buttons to take home or share.

Themes include:

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.

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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October STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

All Day 10/14 - 10/18
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

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 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.

Pumpkin Mania - Take Home Kit

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Get crafty this fall and create a variety of fun and festive pumpkins—perfect for decorating your home, desk, or windowsill.

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

Get crafty this fall and create a variety of fun and festive pumpkins—perfect for decorating your home, desk, or windowsill.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Dia de los Muertos DIY Photo Frame Take-Home Kit

All Day 10/14 - 10/20
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Our kit includes paint and a photo frame to decorate to use for Dia de los Muertos. Let us know if you need a photo printed and we can help!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Our kit includes paint and a photo frame to decorate to use for Dia de los Muertos. Let us know if you need a photo printed and we can help!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

HA-HA HALLOWEEN JOKE HUNT

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

What do birds say on Halloween? 

Answer: Trick or tweet

 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

What do birds say on Halloween? 

Answer: Trick or tweet

 

Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!

October Literary Villains Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/14 - 10/31
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Have a spooky good time at the library by searching for literature's most notorious villains. Each week will feature five villains hidden amongst the shelves. Once you locate all five, come to the adult reference desk for a prize. 

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have a spooky good time at the library by searching for literature's most notorious villains. Each week will feature five villains hidden amongst the shelves. Once you locate all five, come to the adult reference desk for a prize. 

Register online and pick up a kit between October 14th and 20th

Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Creative Mending Takehome Kit

10/14/2025 @ 1:00am to 10/20/2025 @ 12:00am
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween!

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

This kit will teach you how to embroider your own jean patch for mending or accessorizing so you can have a fun and thrifty Halloween!

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.

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

Two green frog puppets on craft sticks and the words Make Puppets Together

Make Puppets Together Take-Home Kit

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Would you like to make something with your toddler that you can play with together? This take-home kit includes supplies to create and decorate puppets and some activities to spark creative play for you and your child together! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Would you like to make something with your toddler that you can play with together? This take-home kit includes supplies to create and decorate puppets and some activities to spark creative play for you and your child together! 

A large cartoon-style picture of Frida Kahlo, a dark-haired woman with close-set eyebrows, wearing a green shirt and orange shawl, along with orange flowers in her hair. Surrounding the picture are the words "Self Portrait with Frida Kahlo." Below are the words "October 2025 Take-Home Kit (Adults)" and contact information for the Village Library: 10307 N. Penn, phone 405-755-0710, website metrolibrary.org and also the Metro library logo.

Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo Take-Home Kit

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?

Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?

Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/20/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

October Creative Writing Chapbook

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
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!

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!

October Mindfulness Journal

10/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!