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STEM Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.

True Crime Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Are you fascinated by the mysterious, the unsolved, and the stories that chill to the bone? Or are cons and schemes more up your alley?

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are you fascinated by the mysterious, the unsolved, and the stories that chill to the bone? Or are cons and schemes more up your alley?

Dino Detectives with Science Museum Oklahoma

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Step into the role of a paleontologist and dig into the past! 

Young explorers will uncover fossils, sort dino clues, and use simple tools and movements to learn how scientists study dinosaurs. 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Step into the role of a paleontologist and dig into the past! 

Young explorers will uncover fossils, sort dino clues, and use simple tools and movements to learn how scientists study dinosaurs. 

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. 

A colorful illustrated banner for a children’s program called “Shadow Portraits: Dinosaurs in the Sun.” It shows cartoon dinosaurs on sheets of paper with their shadows being traced in pencil. Event details read: June 23, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM, Ronald J. Norick Downtown Metro Library. A small gallery wall displays shadow drawings, and crayons and sunlight complete the playful scene.

Downtown Dino Dig: Shadow-Saurus Portraits

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

A Summer Reading, Art, & Science Experience

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 19, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

A Summer Reading, Art, & Science Experience

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. 

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

Amazing Prehistoric Adaptions

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Discover the amazing ways animals and dinosaurs have adapted to survive in their environments! In this fun, hands-on class, students will explore adaptations—from sharp teeth to camouflage.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Discover the amazing ways animals and dinosaurs have adapted to survive in their environments! In this fun, hands-on class, students will explore adaptations—from sharp teeth to camouflage.

Dinosaur Tales: How Fossils Get From The Ground To Your Museum

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

How do dinosaur fossils get from the ground to an exhibit at a museum?

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

How do dinosaur fossils get from the ground to an exhibit at a museum?

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

STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of exploring and learning more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of exploring and learning more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Scales to Feathers Rethinking Dinosaurs

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

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.

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

Dino or Not? The Ultimate Prehistoric Showdown

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Think you know your dinosaurs? Put your skills to the test as we sort real dinos from the imposters, like giant sea lizards, flying reptiles, and a nearly 7-foot-tall penguin that absolutely steals the show.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Think you know your dinosaurs? Put your skills to the test as we sort real dinos from the imposters, like giant sea lizards, flying reptiles, and a nearly 7-foot-tall penguin that absolutely steals the show.

Downtown Dino Dig: Building Stonehenge

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Imagine stones built in a ring. Do you have that imagine in your head? Well now lets create these stone circles. Inspired by the famous location Stonehenge in the UK. 

Do you think what you just built is naturally made or manmade?

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Imagine stones built in a ring. Do you have that imagine in your head? Well now lets create these stone circles. Inspired by the famous location Stonehenge in the UK. 

Do you think what you just built is naturally made or manmade?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Scales to Feathers Rethinking Dinosaurs

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

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.

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

Reading Rocks! with the Oklahoma Geological Survey (Ages 5-12)

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past. Investigate treasures from our collection to piece together geological clues about past ecosystems layered beneath our feet.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 23, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past. Investigate treasures from our collection to piece together geological clues about past ecosystems layered beneath our feet.

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. 

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

Reading Rocks! with the Oklahoma Geological Survey

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

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

Reading Rocks! with the Oklahoma Geological Survey

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

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

Make & Paint: Crystal Creation | Hacer y pintar: creacion de un cristal

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Week 1: Make

Registration Required
Registration will close on July 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Week 1: Make

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.

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
LEGO Club:

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

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

 

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

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

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

 

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.

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.

Boneheads: A Peek Inside the Past

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Let's Build! (Ages 5-12)

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

LEGO blocks, Keva planks, Magna tiles, you name it - let's gather up all of our building toys and see what we can come up with. 

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

LEGO blocks, Keva planks, Magna tiles, you name it - let's gather up all of our building toys and see what we can come up with. 

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. 

Scales to Feathers Rethinking Dinosaurs

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

Registration Required
Registration will close on July 6, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Once imagined as giant, scaly reptiles lumbering across swamps, dinosaurs have had quite the makeover! Scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs had feathers—and that today’s birds are their closest relatives!

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.

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

3D Printing and Design

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
STEAM:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session wi...

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer!

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 22, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer!

Reading Rocks! with the Oklahoma Geological Survey

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

Registration Required
Registration will close on July 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in a “please touch” program digging into Oklahoma’s ancient past.

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

Downtown Dino Dig: Edible Excavations

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Young paleontologists are invited to explore the world of fossils through a hands-on (and tasty!) experience.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Young paleontologists are invited to explore the world of fossils through a hands-on (and tasty!) experience.

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. 

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.

Boneheads: A Peek Inside the Past

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?