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Volun-teens!

Friday, March 6, 2026 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.

Kids Cafe Friyay

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

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

Chess Club

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in...

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Not So Creepy Crawlies With OKC Zoo

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Join the OKC Zoo to learn about some of the hardest working insects in our ecosystems!
Decomposing insects have an important job breaking down organic material—including plant matter, animal carcasses, and waste!
Even though
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:
Join the OKC Zoo to learn about some of the hardest working insects in our ecosystems!
Decomposing insects have an important job breaking down organic material—including plant matter, animal carcasses, and waste!
Even though
Flyer for Forensic Entomology with Dr. Heather Ketchum

Forensic Entomology with Dr. Heather Ketchum

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Programming (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how insect activity can help scientists determine time of death and assist investigators with both criminal and civil cases. Dr.

Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn how insect activity can help scientists determine time of death and assist investigators with both criminal and civil cases. Dr.

Bath Bomb Science

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Bath Bomb Science: Calling All Young Creators!

Registration Required
Registration will open on February 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bath Bomb Science: Calling All Young Creators!

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. 

Kids Tie-Dye Workshop

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Get creative with color! The library will provide all materials for a fun tie-dye experience. Want more? Bring your own light-colored, natural fabric items for extra tie-dye fun!

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 7, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get creative with color! The library will provide all materials for a fun tie-dye experience. Want more? Bring your own light-colored, natural fabric items for extra tie-dye fun!

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 8, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Pocketful of stars take home kit

Pocketful of Stars Take-Home Kit

All Day 3/9 - 3/22
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Discover a simple, relaxing craft you can do anywhere. This kit includes materials and clear instructions to fold a dozen stylish paper stars. It’s a great hands-on break from screens and a perfect way to add a little creativity to your day.

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

Discover a simple, relaxing craft you can do anywhere. This kit includes materials and clear instructions to fold a dozen stylish paper stars. It’s a great hands-on break from screens and a perfect way to add a little creativity to your day.

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.

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft (ages 3+)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond 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...

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 8, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

Art Time/123! Play With Me!

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

SAIL - STAYING ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE WITH OHAI

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

Registration Required
Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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.

Adult Basic Education

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.

Beginner English as a Second Language

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

Preschool Storytime & Craft (ages 3+)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond 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...

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 8, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 

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.

Kids Cafe with STEAM Team

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team!

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

Introductory English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Typewriter key caps spell out "Code Breakers" at the top of the page. An image from 1943 of the cipher-breaking US Navy Cryptanalytic Bombe, operated by a woman, covers most of the page. On the right, text reads "Take-Home Kit for Women's History Month", below that "Learn about women who helped win World War 2 by codebreaking-- and try some code puzzles yourself!" followed by "Registration opens March 1st, pickup March 10th". At the bottom is the Metro logo in blue and the Village library's address.

Codebreakers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Women's History Month is here! In this take-home kit, we're going to learn about women codebreakers in World War 2, including some facts that were just declassified a few years ago. We're also going to try a few code puzzles ourselves!

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Women's History Month is here! In this take-home kit, we're going to learn about women codebreakers in World War 2, including some facts that were just declassified a few years ago. We're also going to try a few code puzzles ourselves!

Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
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
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: 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!

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 3, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

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.