TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

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.

Notice:

Due to maintenance work, the Midwest City Library will be closed on Friday, May 10 and Monday, May 13. The Midwest City Library will be open as normal during the weekend (5/11 - 5/12).

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Maker Studio: Open Lab

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come learn to use our Makerspace equipment including our 3D printer, Cricut cutting machine, sewing machine, button maker, green screen, and more! Lab space is limited, please regi...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Come learn to use our Makerspace equipment including our 3D printer, Cricut cutting machine, sewing machine, button maker, green screen, and more! Lab space is limited, please register in advance.

Family climbing and exploring books

Go Outside! Adventures in Nature - Summer Fun Family Take Home Kit!

07/09/2024 @ 9:30am to 07/13/2024 @ 4:30pm
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Adventure begins in your back yard! The summer isn't over yet and it keeps getting better. Use this summer kit to guide some family outdoor activities. Kit will include informati...

Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Adventure begins in your back yard! The summer isn't over yet and it keeps getting better. Use this summer kit to guide some family outdoor activities.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

Discovery Backpack Exploration with Oklahoma 4-H

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Programming (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home! 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home! 

Composting

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn about the basics of composting, why it is important, and the different methods through a hands-on session. Kasey Meek brings her passion for nature and education into one ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Description:

Learn about the basics of composting, why it is important, and the different methods through a hands-on session.

Composting

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Onsite (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Discover how your everyday household and yard waste can be transformed into garden gold. Whether you live in a house or an apartment: you can compost! Dive into the world of using ...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Onsite (Luther)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Discover how your everyday household and yard waste can be transformed into garden gold. Whether you live in a house or an apartment: you can compost! Dive into the world of using your waste for good by feeding your plants and healing the earth.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get grea...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Crafternoon!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come get your craft on! Each session will feature a different activity for all ages! This is a recurring event held the second and fourth Wednesdays of June and July!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come get your craft on! Each session will feature a different activity for all ages!
This is a recurring event held the second and fourth Wednesdays of June and July!

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. 

Salad Garden For Kids

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to grow all the ingredients to make a tasty salad like lettuce, carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Participants will be able to take home their own s...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to grow all the ingredients to make a tasty salad like lettuce, carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Participants will be able to take home their own salad!

Maker Meetup

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Calling all makers! Maker Meetup is a place to talk with other people just like you who prefer to make what they can on their own and to personalize the rest. Show off your project...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Calling all makers! Maker Meetup is a place to talk with other people just like you who prefer to make what they can on their own and to personalize the rest.

D&D for Beginners

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join? Players of all skill levels are invited t...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join? Players of all skill levels are invited to play in-person every other Wednesday May 1 - July 24.

Robot Face

Art Adventure: Cartooning Workshop with Artist John Campbell

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Guest Artist John Campbell from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute will teach you how to draw facial expressions universal to a wide variety of cartooning styles. He will also talk to ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Guest Artist John Campbell from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute will teach you how to draw facial expressions universal to a wide variety of cartooning styles.

Composting for Kids

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Explore decomposition concepts and how nutrients are cycled in nature with a hands-on worm bin activity! Kasey Meek brings her passion for nature and education into one role as ...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Explore decomposition concepts and how nutrients are cycled in nature with a hands-on worm bin activity!

Robot Face

Art Adventure: Cartooning Workshop with Artist John Campbell

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Guest Artist John Campbell from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute will teach you how to draw facial expressions universal to a wide variety of cartooning styles. He will also talk to ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Guest Artist John Campbell from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute will teach you how to draw facial expressions universal to a wide variety of cartooning styles.

Tabletop Adventurers Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Come to the Library for a summer of tabletop adventures! Every week, fate will lead you to roleplay as a different character. Will you wake up as a tiny mouse? An amateur wizard? A...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Come to the Library for a summer of tabletop adventures! Every week, fate will lead you to roleplay as a different character. Will you wake up as a tiny mouse? An amateur wizard? A hungry bear? A heroic warrior?

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.

Composting

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Discover how your everyday household and yard waste can be transformed into garden gold. Whether you live in a house or an apartment: you can compost! Dive into the world of using ...

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Discover how your everyday household and yard waste can be transformed into garden gold. Whether you live in a house or an apartment: you can compost! Dive into the world of using your waste for good by feeding your plants and healing the earth.

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

Mini Figure Painting Workshop

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Description TBD

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Description TBD

Composting for Kids

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Covered Patio (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Learn how to turn everyday trash into nature's treasure! Kids will learn about the many ways we can use our waste to work for us and not against us.  Crystal is a pass...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Covered Patio (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn how to turn everyday trash into nature's treasure! Kids will learn about the many ways we can use our waste to work for us and not against us. 

Knitty Committee

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Join us as you finish your current project, or simply bring yarn and needles and we will help you get started! The recommended yarn ...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

R.A.C.E.

HIP HOP Dance Adventure

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for the third in our series of four summer dance adventures. LaKeysta Goree, from IMPACT Performing Arts Company, will present a 1-hour class to teach us Hip hop. Hip hop i...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Join us for the third in our series of four summer dance adventures. LaKeysta Goree, from IMPACT Performing Arts Company, will present a 1-hour class to teach us Hip hop.

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.

4th of July at the Lake Puzzle

Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 120 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will b...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 120 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library.

Let's Get Crafty

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people? Come join us at Let's Get Crafty!&n...

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

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

Sunday Funday: Open Play (Ages 5-12)

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Make a trip to the library your "Sunday Funday" family time activity. Stock up on new books for the week and join us for a fun activity. We will rotate each month between arts &...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Make a trip to the library your "Sunday Funday" family time activity. Stock up on new books for the week and join us for a fun activity. We will rotate each month between arts & crafts, STEAM challenges, and games.

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. 

Salad Garden For Kids

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to grow all the ingredients to make a tasty salad like lettuce, carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Participants will be able to take home their own s...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to grow all the ingredients to make a tasty salad like lettuce, carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Participants will be able to take home their own salad!

Discovery Backpack Exploration with Oklahoma 4-H

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home! 

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home!