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Artsy Fartsy Club for Teens

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

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Family Art Night

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

Picture drawn by child.

Paper Craft Pals (Ages 5-12)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft tim...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft time. 

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. 

Knitty Committee

Saturday, May 11, 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?

Cricut Cake Toppers

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn to make a cake topper on the Cricut!  Participants will have their choice of making one cake topper for either: Mother's Day, a Birthday, or a general celebration cake t...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Learn to make a cake topper on the Cricut!  Participants will have their choice of making one cake topper for either: Mother's Day, a Birthday, or a general celebration cake topper.  

Cricut Cake Toppers

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn to make a cake topper on the Cricut!  Participants will have their choice of making one cake topper for either: Mother's Day, a Birthday, or a general celebration cake t...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Learn to make a cake topper on the Cricut!  Participants will have their choice of making one cake topper for either: Mother's Day, a Birthday, or a general celebration cake topper.  

moms day

Building Together: Celebrate Mother's Day with LEGOS

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us at Southern Oaks Library for a special Lego event! Partnering with Bricks and Mini Figs of Oklahoma City, guests will create picture frames, to fit a 4X6 picture, out of Le...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

Join us at Southern Oaks Library for a special Lego event! Partnering with Bricks and Mini Figs of Oklahoma City, guests will create picture frames, to fit a 4X6 picture, out of Legos, a perfect gift for someone you look up to in your life!

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Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club! Come join us working on our ongoing Heirloom Afghan Blanket project or any project of your choosing. We are a fun group and we welcome yarn art...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

Cricut Cake Toppers

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn to make a cake topper on the Cricut!  Participants will have their choice of making one cake topper for either: Mother's Day, a Birthday, or a general celebration cake t...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Learn to make a cake topper on the Cricut!  Participants will have their choice of making one cake topper for either: Mother's Day, a Birthday, or a general celebration cake topper.  

Sunday Funday: Paper Flower Bouquets

Sunday, May 12, 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. 

Yarn Wrapped Rainbow

Yarn Wrapped Rainbow Take and Make For Ages 2-5

All Day 5/13 - 5/19
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

It may take sun and rain to make a rainbow, but for this take and make it will just take some cardboard and colorful yarn! Kits will be available at the Edmond Library from Monday...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

It may take sun and rain to make a rainbow, but for this take and make it will just take some cardboard and colorful yarn!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

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

Traveling Tales: Egypt

All Day 5/13 - 5/24
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. Don't forget to get your Traveling Tales Passport stamped once you finish...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. Don't forget to get your Traveling Tales Passport stamped once you finish your kit!

Button Bouquet

Button Bouquet Take & Make

05/13/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Make and Takes:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Event Description:

April showers bring May flowers! No green thumb required; this kit contains everything you need to create a carefree flower arrangement.  Registration begins: May 6-May 12 ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

April showers bring May flowers! No green thumb required; this kit contains everything you need to create a carefree flower arrangement. 

Registration begins: May 6-May 12

Kit pickup: May 13-19

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).

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our c...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Maker Mondays

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Mondays are Maker Mondays! Join us in the teen area for a different maker activity each week. No registration is required and this is a come and go event.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Teen Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Mondays are Maker Mondays! Join us in the teen area for a different maker activity each week. No registration is required and this is a come and go event.

Teen Take & Make Lit Kit

All Day
Online + Curbside (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! These Lit Kits include supplies for fun activities inspired by books on the Intermediate or...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! These Lit Kits include supplies for fun activities inspired by books on the Intermediate or High School Sequoyah list. Supplies are limited.

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

Water Bottle Stickers Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Remind yourself to drink more water with this take-home kit! Kit contains a water bottle, stickers to put on the water bottle, information about the importance of hydration, and a ...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Remind yourself to drink more water with this take-home kit! Kit contains a water bottle, stickers to put on the water bottle, information about the importance of hydration, and a resource list. No registration-- first come, first serve.

Create a Memorial Day Remembrance Wreath Take-Home Kit

All Day 5/14 - 5/25
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Supplies Needed: Scissors, Glue In honor of Memorial Day on May 27th create and display a wreath of red poppies to remember military members who died in the service of their co...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Supplies Needed: Scissors, Glue

In honor of Memorial Day on May 27th create and display a wreath of red poppies to remember military members who died in the service of their country.

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.

Firefly Glimmer Jar Take-Home Kit

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you have fond childhood memories of catching fireflies in a jar? Would you like a jar lit up with little glimmers of light (without catching living insects)? Revisit the magic o...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Do you have fond childhood memories of catching fireflies in a jar? Would you like a jar lit up with little glimmers of light (without catching living insects)?

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Art Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art.

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Scaredy Squirrel

Kids' Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss a great book. We will do activities related to our book. Sometimes we have a snack, play a game, or make a craft. Thi...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss a great book. We will do activities related to our book. Sometimes we have a snack, play a game, or make a craft. This month we will be discussing Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt.

Kintsugi Pottery

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by using lacquer mixed with gold dust. The result transforms the cracks and imperfections into works of art. Join us in this ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by using lacquer mixed with gold dust. The result transforms the cracks and imperfections into works of art. Join us in this program as we repair broken ceramic planter pots!