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Choose your room in the Haunted House

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Come check out our display and choose a spooky book to read from a basic description! We will have choices in all levels of spooky, from funny monster-themed to horror! Which one interests you?

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Come check out our display and choose a spooky book to read from a basic description! We will have choices in all levels of spooky, from funny monster-themed to horror! Which one interests you?

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

HA-HA HALLOWEEN JOKE HUNT

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
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

 

October Creative Writing Chapbook

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 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!

Pages and Prose

Pages & Prose Parcel

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction.

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.

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!

Storytime: Fall for Trees

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! This storytime is all about trees. Practice early literacy skills through games, crafts and observations. Let's learn through the exploration of nature at the Luther Library.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! This storytime is all about trees. Practice early literacy skills through games, crafts and observations. Let's learn through the exploration of nature at the Luther Library.

Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3)

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Homework Help at the Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Event Description:

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

Baby Storytime (0-24 months)

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Baby 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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

books that are bedazzled

Book Bedazzling

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Give your favorite read a glow-up! Join us to decorate book covers with rhinestone gems and make your own sparkly masterpiece. Bring a book from home or pick one of ours to bedazzle and keep!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Give your favorite read a glow-up! Join us to decorate book covers with rhinestone gems and make your own sparkly masterpiece. Bring a book from home or pick one of ours to bedazzle and keep!

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Anime Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forum (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! Experience anime in the company of other anime enthusiasts.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! Experience anime in the company of other anime enthusiasts.

Zine Canteen

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

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

Adult Book Drop

All Day
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library!

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!

Book Drop Jr. Logo!

Book Drop Jr.

All Day
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) novel or chapter book and fun book goodies, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) novel or chapter book and fun book goodies, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

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!

Teen Book Drop

All Day
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a selected YA book and a fun surprise, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a selected YA book and a fun surprise, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

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!

Volun-teens!

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Service Team:

Make new friends and give back to your community! Join other teens and collaborate on decorating, programs and events, and projects. Earn volunteer hours and participate in se...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies

Make new friends and give back to your community! Join other teens and collaborate on decorating, programs and events, and projects. Earn volunteer hours and participate in service projects to help make your library and community better. Volunteer application may be required for participation.

Two white girls are wearing different styles of clothing and standing in front of a school.

American Girl Book Club

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

                                                     ♥  Be a part of history!  ♥

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

                                                     ♥  Be a part of history!  ♥

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.

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
All Ages 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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Storytime with Mariana Llanos

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us for a special storytime with award-winning author Mariana Llanos! She'll share her story, Benita and the Night Creatures. After the reading, we'll make a craft and celebrate with a dance party. 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a special storytime with award-winning author Mariana Llanos! She'll share her story, Benita and the Night Creatures. After the reading, we'll make a craft and celebrate with a dance party. 

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. 

The Shelf Watch Book Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 

 

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.

Outsiders Car Show

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Step into the world of The Outsiders by SE Hinton via a 50s and 60s car show. The show will be come and go from 2:30 - 3:30PM. This is a family friendly event for all ages. 

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Step into the world of The Outsiders by SE Hinton via a 50s and 60s car show. The show will be come and go from 2:30 - 3:30PM. This is a family friendly event for all ages. 

A square image of full bookshelves with the words "A Novel Time Book Club" transposed over it.

A Novel Time - The ANY BOOK Book-Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Come have a Novel Time at Southern Oaks!

This is an ANY BOOK book-club!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come have a Novel Time at Southern Oaks!

This is an ANY BOOK book-club!

Outsiders and Banned Book Week Celebration

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

Join us as we kick off Banned Books Week with a celebration of the modern classic The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us as we kick off Banned Books Week with a celebration of the modern classic The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

The Outsiders Marathon at Full Circle Bookstore

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Offsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us from 6PM till Midnight at Full Circle Bookstore, just down the street from the library. The Bookstore is hosting a reading marathon of The Outsiders by Oklahoma author SE Hinton.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Offsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us from 6PM till Midnight at Full Circle Bookstore, just down the street from the library. The Bookstore is hosting a reading marathon of The Outsiders by Oklahoma author SE Hinton.