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The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

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Introductory English as a Second Language Classes Online (ESL)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

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

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

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

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 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.

Event Description:

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library as we kick off the new 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 as we kick off the new 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.

Compost Club- An Evening with Fertile Ground

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library for a workshop and movie screening in partnership with Fertile Ground! Fertile Ground is an OKC worker-owned cooperative, transforming waste into...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library for a workshop and movie screening in partnership with Fertile Ground!

Spanish Conversation for Beginners

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Homework Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home to continue practicing during the week.

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.

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Itty Bitty Dance Party

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Do you like to move it, move it? Bring your dancing shoes, wear your dancing clothes, and come "shake it all about" to some favorite tunes! For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, a...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you like to move it, move it? Bring your dancing shoes, wear your dancing clothes, and come "shake it all about" to some favorite tunes!

For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

123! Play with Me!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
123! Play with Me!:

123! Play with Me! is a four-week series for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, and caregivers. Fun and play-based, this program provides an environment rich with toys, books...

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 lib...

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

123! Play with Me! is a four-week series for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, and caregivers. Fun and play-based, this program provides an environment rich with toys, books, and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialists.

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.

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. 

Storytime at Crutcho Elementary

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

This outreach event will include a Storytime and activities for Crutcho Elementary School's pre-k class. 

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

This outreach event will include a Storytime and activities for Crutcho Elementary School's pre-k class. 

Homeschool STEM Club - Science Fun!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Escape Room Egg Drop Challenge  Will your group escape in time?   You will learn facts about chickens, all while helping the hens get their eggs back to safety. To esc...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Escape Room Egg Drop Challenge 

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Watch that thing!

Thursday Morning Movie Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come join us as we watch our way through the ages and enjoy the many different styles of the cinematic arts!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Come join us as we watch our way through the ages and enjoy the many different styles of the cinematic arts!

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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. 

30 Ways to Trim Your Budget

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Stretching your budget is a necessary step to achieving your financial goals. Learn smart ways to save on the things that impact your finances most, such as food, health care, insu...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Stretching your budget is a necessary step to achieving your financial goals. Learn smart ways to save on the things that impact your finances most, such as food, health care, insurance and more.

MLC Joint A & P Committee and Finance Committee Meeting Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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

Share the Love: Making Hats for Infant Crisis Center

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to keep!

All supplies provided. Registration Required.

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.

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Get to know your Air Fryer with OSU Extension

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Looking for a healthier alternative to frying food, consider using an air fryer. For those of you thinking of purchasing an air fryer, this workshop will include the basics. Learn ...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Looking for a healthier alternative to frying food, consider using an air fryer. For those of you thinking of purchasing an air fryer, this workshop will include the basics. Learn how to use an air fryer to make delicious and healthy meals!

MLC Joint A & P Committee and Finance Committee Meeting & Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 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

Music Mayhem: Bring Your Sound!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Get ready to rock the library with Music Mayhem! Teens, grab your instruments and dive into a jam-packed session of musical mayhem. Bring your guitar, flute, violin, voice, or sous...

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

Get ready to rock the library with Music Mayhem! Teens, grab your instruments and dive into a jam-packed session of musical mayhem.

STEM Club - Science Fun!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Wild and Extreme Weather. This month we will learn about hail, lightning, floods, and thunderstorms.  You will be challenged to build a roof to protect your cardboard house fr...

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

Wild and Extreme Weather. This month we will learn about hail, lightning, floods, and thunderstorms.  You will be challenged to build a roof to protect your cardboard house from rain as well as build defenses to protect it from floods.

Kids Learning Club: LEGOnomics

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Calling all kids Kindergarten through 5th grade! Each week we explore a new subject through books and activities.  Do you love LEGOs? Do you love a challenge? Using fake mo...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Calling all kids Kindergarten through 5th grade! Each week we explore a new subject through books and activities. 

Cupcake Decorating With Fancy Cakes & Confections

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Learn how to decorate cupcakes and create something special for your mom for Mother's Day. In this class, kids and teens will learn how to decorate cupcakes using different tools f...

Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Learn how to decorate cupcakes and create something special for your mom for Mother's Day. In this class, kids and teens will learn how to decorate cupcakes using different tools from a professional cake artist and chef.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead! MAD SCIENCE

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Introducing Mad Science!

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Introducing Mad Science!

Perler Bead Workshop

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Teens, join us for an evening of Perler Bead madness! Patterns will be provided, or you can create something from your own imagination. Participants will leave with a finished piec...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Teens, join us for an evening of Perler Bead madness! Patterns will be provided, or you can create something from your own imagination. Participants will leave with a finished piece of Perler Bead art.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
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.  Engli...

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.