All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/29.

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Veterans Day Missing Man Table

11/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Veterans Day Missing Man Table

11/29/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

A Missing Man Table is a memorial that’s set up in military dining facilities of the United States Armed Forces and during official dining functions, in honor of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

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

Letters To Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/19
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids

Calling all children! Visit the Capitol Hill Library and write your letters to Santa as part of this passive library display.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Calling all children! Visit the Capitol Hill Library and write your letters to Santa as part of this passive library display.

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

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

Color Quest

All Day 1/3 - 1/23
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Color Quest is a coloring contest for kids ages 3 - 18. Whether you're just starting to scribble or you're experenced, this is your chance to show off your coloring skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Event Description:

Color Quest is a coloring contest for kids ages 3 - 18. Whether you're just starting to scribble or you're experenced, this is your chance to show off your coloring skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

MLK Puzzle Activity

All Day 1/5 - 1/18
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Come put together a puzzle in the library and discover one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s quotes. Pick up some coloring pages or activity sheets while you are here!

 

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Come put together a puzzle in the library and discover one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s quotes. Pick up some coloring pages or activity sheets while you are here!

 

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Quest: Voting

All Day 1/24 - 1/29
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens

Voting is now open! Visit the lobby at the Midwest City Library to vote for your favorite artwork. You may vote for your favorite artwork once. Additonal votes will not be counted.

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Voting is now open! Visit the lobby at the Midwest City Library to vote for your favorite artwork. You may vote for your favorite artwork once. Additonal votes will not be counted.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Small Wonders

All Day 1/28 - 3/16
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Quest: Award Ceremony

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens

Entries are in! Voting is complete! Who will win fan favorite?

Join us for a celebration of your coloring skills and see if you won. There will be 8 winners and plenty of coloring sheets to take home for everyone. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Event Description:

Entries are in! Voting is complete! Who will win fan favorite?

Join us for a celebration of your coloring skills and see if you won. There will be 8 winners and plenty of coloring sheets to take home for everyone. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

HBCU: History & Excellence Passive Program and Display

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Teens

Explore this passive program and display in our teen section to learn a little about the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and about how they have built generations of leaders.

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Explore this passive program and display in our teen section to learn a little about the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and about how they have built generations of leaders.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Secret Underground Railroad Quilt Patterns Passive Program and Display

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Check out our Underground Railroad Quilts passive program and display to learn about the secret quilt codes that guided freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Then, color your own quilt block and add it to our community quilt.

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Check out our Underground Railroad Quilts passive program and display to learn about the secret quilt codes that guided freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Then, color your own quilt block and add it to our community quilt.

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

Entomological Ecosystem (DIY Bug Terrariums)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we create our very own little ecosystems for preserved bugs of all different kinds! This is a teen and adult program ONLY. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us as we create our very own little ecosystems for preserved bugs of all different kinds! This is a teen and adult program ONLY. 

Disclaimer(s)

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