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.

MAINTENANCE CLOSURES:

1. Due to maintenance work, the Midwest City Library is CLOSED today (Monday, May 13).

2. The Mitch Park Kiosk is down for maintenance. At this time, we don't have an estimated completion date.

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Mini-Figure Make & Paint

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

During this two-part program, you'll design your own tabletop mini-figure and paint it! July 22: Make. You will use an online software to customize your character and learn...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

During this two-part program, you'll design your own tabletop mini-figure and paint it!

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.

Paint and Pop at Del City

Teen Paint and Pop!

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying some of Pop's most unique sodas! Teens ages 12-18

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying some of Pop's most unique sodas!

Teens ages 12-18

beaded bracelet

Art Adventure: Jewelry-making with Silver Leaf Gems

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a jewelry-making ART ADVENTURE as Stephanie Carel, small business owner of Edmond's Silver Leaf Gems, teaches us to bead a beautiful double strand wrap-around bracelet....

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for a jewelry-making ART ADVENTURE as Stephanie Carel, small business owner of Edmond's Silver Leaf Gems, teaches us to bead a beautiful double strand wrap-around bracelet. This program is for teens and adults. 

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 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!

Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 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!

Adventures in Needle-felting with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. 

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Cont

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.

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

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New Knitters

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! We will start with the basics and learn to knit together. Shown to reduce stress and foster a sense of calm, knitting serves as a...

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

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! We will start with the basics and learn to knit together. Shown to reduce stress and foster a sense of calm, knitting serves as a creative outlet and can aid us in building healthy community.

Mindful Skills for Relaxation - Bargello Stitch Can Koozies

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us monthly to learn new skills that will build mindfulness and lead to deeper relaxation during your “me” hours. This month we will be creating a koozie using plastic canva...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us monthly to learn new skills that will build mindfulness and lead to deeper relaxation during your “me” hours.

Summer Camp Crafty-Noon FOR CHILDREN

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided!  This progr...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided! 

This program is for kids/teens. 

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.

Adventures in Embroidery for Teens with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.  Ages 9-15

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Co

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.

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

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Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

Saturday, August 3, 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: 30
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

Dinosaur statue

Dino Day

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

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together.   

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

 

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. 

Traveling Tales: Germany

All Day
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!

Full Steam Ahead: Kitchen Table Science

08/05/2024 @ 12:00pm to 08/18/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and lea...

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

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

Adult Wood Burning: Pen Holders

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a pen holder .&...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a pen holder .  Supplies will be provided.  

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.

Let's Get Crafty

Saturday, August 10, 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: Minute to Win It Games

Sunday, August 11, 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. 

Sunday Funday: Paper Crafts

Sunday, August 18, 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. 

Quilling Art

Quilling Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combin...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs.

After School Art Hour flyer

After School Art Hour

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us for After School Art Hour at the Midwest City Library! Connect with other children and caregivers while kiddos create masterpieces. Supplies will be provided by the library...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us for After School Art Hour at the Midwest City Library! Connect with other children and caregivers while kiddos create masterpieces. Supplies will be provided by the library. Be aware, this could get messy!

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. 

Macrame: Knotting Know How

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Ready to get Knotty! Come on over and learn some of the art and history of this versatile craft: macrame! We'll talk about some the twisted history of using knots for decoration...

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

Ready to get Knotty!

Preschool Art Time

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many othe...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many other valuable concepts.

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. 

Culture Crew

Culture Crew - Be Part of the Experience!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 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
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?!  ...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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?!

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

Storytime Crafternoon

Storytime Crafternoon for Children

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

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

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!