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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

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

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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 "Kids" group.

Rocket Readers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

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

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required

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.

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

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, 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: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Rocket Readers

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Rocket Readers

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

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

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.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.