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Creative Writing Wednesday

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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
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?

Native American Family History Workshop

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Are you looking to find more information about your Native American ancestors? At this workshop, genealogist and Special Collections librarian Lisa Bradley will give you the tools you need to uncover your family's history.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Are you looking to find more information about your Native American ancestors? At this workshop, genealogist and Special Collections librarian Lisa Bradley will give you the tools you need to uncover your family's 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.

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.

Introductory English As a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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. 

Ralph Ellison Magic the Gathering Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem!

Baby Storytime (0-24 months)

Thursday, November 13, 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!

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Get ready to jump, clap, and sing at our interactive toddler storytime!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Get ready to jump, clap, and sing at our interactive toddler storytime!

Adult Basic Education

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 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 10:30-12:30.  

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 10:30-12:30.  

Tots Thursdays

Tots Thursdays

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

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.

Early Birds for 3-4 Year Olds

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Adults

Receive and learn how to use a set of free educational toys for your 3-4 year old. The Early Birds program can help with early childhood education and school readiness for children under the age of 5.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Receive and learn how to use a set of free educational toys for your 3-4 year old. The Early Birds program can help with early childhood education and school readiness for children under the age of 5.

Homeschool STEM Club - Science Fun!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

 

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

 

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

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison 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...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: 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!

MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Game-Fest

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

LEGO Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Onsite (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Onsite (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany 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: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
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.

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.

LEGO Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Del City Library's LEGO Club is back! Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun. Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs. 

LEGO Club is the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Del City Library's LEGO Club is back! Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun. Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs. 

LEGO Club is the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Recommended for ages 6-12.

A tiny spherical Ozobot moves along a black line with colorful paper behind it.

Ozobots: Coding with Color

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Bleep! Bloop! ROBOTS!

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

Bleep! Bloop! ROBOTS!

Resin Fidget Spinners

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us and make your own fidget spinner from epoxy resin! Participants will need to return after 24 hours to pick up their finished craft.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Teens, join us and make your own fidget spinner from epoxy resin! Participants will need to return after 24 hours to pick up their finished craft.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Game Night

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Playing games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! 

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

Playing games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! 

Patriotic Keychains

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Celebrate our nation's vets with us as we create patriotic keychains using Perler beads! We will provide the supplies and designs and you can have fun!

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

Celebrate our nation's vets with us as we create patriotic keychains using Perler beads! We will provide the supplies and designs and you can have fun!

Positive Parenting Class

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting. 

Topics Include: 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Registration Required
Event Description:

This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting. 

Topics Include: