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CANCELLED - Belle Isle Book Club

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Online (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Join us virtually to discuss interesting books with the Belle Isle Book Club every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Online (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us virtually to discuss interesting books with the Belle Isle Book Club every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM.

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 event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Baby Storytime (0-24 months)

Thursday, October 9, 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tots Thursdays

Thursday, October 9, 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:

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, October 9, 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, October 9, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Forever Dawn: A Twilight Saga Party at the Library

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We're heading back to Forks this October! 

This year is the 20th anniversary of the book Twilight and we are here to party like it's 2005!

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

We're heading back to Forks this October! 

This year is the 20th anniversary of the book Twilight and we are here to party like it's 2005!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Harrah Story Time

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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...

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Children's Room Open Hours

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Playtime:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the oppor...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 11, 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Portuguese Storytime

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Does your family speak Portuguese or are you interested in hearing a Portuguese storytime? Bring your family to a storytime where Portuguese will be the language spoken and books will be read in Portuguese. 

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

Does your family speak Portuguese or are you interested in hearing a Portuguese storytime? Bring your family to a storytime where Portuguese will be the language spoken and books will be read in Portuguese. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 book club is for you! Each month, we randomly select a different genre (e.g.

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 book club is for you! Each month, we randomly select a different genre (e.g.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tuesdays Together

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
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...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, 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!

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. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3)

Tuesday, October 14, 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw 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...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Comics and Manga Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all comic, graphic novel, and manga fans! Bring your favorite issue, chapter, volume, novel, etc. to talk about at our very first Teen Comic Club. Learn about a series you have never heard of and share what you love so much about yours.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Calling all comic, graphic novel, and manga fans! Bring your favorite issue, chapter, volume, novel, etc. to talk about at our very first Teen Comic Club. Learn about a series you have never heard of and share what you love so much about yours.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Día de los Muertos Story & Craft

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids

Come learn about Día de los Muertos with us and create a glowing decoration inspired by the colorful sugar skull.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come learn about Día de los Muertos with us and create a glowing decoration inspired by the colorful sugar skull.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Bags

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3)

Wednesday, October 15, 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Join us for a fun and interactive bilingual storytime where stories come to life in both English and Spanish! Perfect for kids and families to enjoy language, culture, and imagination together.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Children's Area (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a fun and interactive bilingual storytime where stories come to life in both English and Spanish! Perfect for kids and families to enjoy language, culture, and imagination together.

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