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August Creative Writing Chapbook

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
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!

DIY College Prep Take-Home Kit

All Day 8/5 - 8/22
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
College Prep:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing...

Build your own college preparation kit with the materials provided.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing a college, financial aid and scholarships, or the application process. Programs will offer advice from experts. Our librarians will be on hand to demonstrate the library’s free resources and help you on your journey.

Build your own college preparation kit with the materials provided.

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

Learn How to Make a Beautiful Origami Turtle! Pick up you Free Kit at the Circulation Desk starting August 8th while supplies last.

August Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit

08/08/2025 @ 10:00am to 08/29/2025 @ 11:30am
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Learn to Create a Beautiful Origami Turtle! 

It's easy and lots of fun. Step-by-step instructions and double-sided origami paper included in the kit.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Learn to Create a Beautiful Origami Turtle! 

It's easy and lots of fun. Step-by-step instructions and double-sided origami paper included in the kit.

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

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

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning!

Come learn CSS, Javascript, HTML and more at this bi-weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning!

Come learn CSS, Javascript, HTML and more at this bi-weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library!

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

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

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Culture Crew August

Culture Crew - Create our Community Mosaic!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!   We will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!   We will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe?

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

Citizenship Classes with OIC CANCELLED

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

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

Genealogy 101 poster

Genealogy 101

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a monthly discussion of all things genealogy!

Learn about free library resources to help with your research.

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of all things genealogy!

Learn about free library resources to help with your research.

Backyard Composting

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join Mason Huddleston from the OSU Extension Office to learn how to utilize your kitchen scraps and create your own "black gold" during this backyard composting program!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join Mason Huddleston from the OSU Extension Office to learn how to utilize your kitchen scraps and create your own "black gold" during this backyard composting program!

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

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

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Cancelled Dog Safety for Kids!

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids

Come learn how to stay safe and confident around dogs with our fun and interactive Dog Safety program at the library!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Continuing Education, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come learn how to stay safe and confident around dogs with our fun and interactive Dog Safety program at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

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

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Citizenship Classes with OIC CANCELLED

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

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

September Creative Writing Chapbook

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
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!

S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim! 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim! 

Beginner English as a Second Language

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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. 

Cancelled
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. 

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Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids

Homework Help and Reading Buddies Get Together. 

Join us for a meet and greet hour. We will have volunteers and staff to get to know, some fun games, and snacks to get the school year started. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Homework Help and Reading Buddies Get Together. 

Join us for a meet and greet hour. We will have volunteers and staff to get to know, some fun games, and snacks to get the school year started. 

 

Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community & Civics, 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 Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

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

Artificial Intelligence Seminar & Demos

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in learning more about Artificial Intelligence and AI programs? Neal Hettinger, OCCC professor and local author, is offering an AI seminar at your local library.

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

Are you interested in learning more about Artificial Intelligence and AI programs? Neal Hettinger, OCCC professor and local author, is offering an AI seminar at your local library.

Citizenship Classes with OIC CANCELLED

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

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

Language Learners Meetup

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Multilingual Meetup is a time for those who are learning a language, any language, to practice, learn new methods, and explore resources available to them to help them on their way.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Multilingual Meetup is a time for those who are learning a language, any language, to practice, learn new methods, and explore resources available to them to help them on their way.

Estate Planning Made Simple

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This free workshop -- lead by an estate planning lawyer -- cuts through the jargon to show you practical, affordable steps you can take now to protect your loved ones.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This free workshop -- lead by an estate planning lawyer -- cuts through the jargon to show you practical, affordable steps you can take now to protect your loved ones.

Conoce la Constitución de los Estados Unidos - Spanish Language program

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Presented in Spanish by Marcela Valles & Carrie Fox of Bottom Rail History 

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Presented in Spanish by Marcela Valles & Carrie Fox of Bottom Rail History