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.

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Perler Beads

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Let's make something! Using small colorful beads, we will make shapes, characters and anything of your imagination!    **Hot irons will be in use by library employe...

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

Let's make something! Using small colorful beads, we will make shapes, characters and anything of your imagination! 

 

**Hot irons will be in use by library employee**

Art Time

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with a...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

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. 

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

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.

Family Art Time

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Get inspired at the library!  Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

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. 

Glow in the Dark Paint & Sip

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Turn of the lights, and we'll glow! It's a black light paint party! Join us as we create artwork with UV reactive paint that glows in the dark. We'll also sip on some glowing mockt...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Turn of the lights, and we'll glow! It's a black light paint party! Join us as we create artwork with UV reactive paint that glows in the dark. We'll also sip on some glowing mocktails.

Teens only, please!

Unofficial Warhammer Club

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Grab you chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overvi...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Grab you chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overview. Second session on will be devoted to playing.

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.

Adventures in Needle-felting with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Classroom EF (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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.    Ages 9...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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

Sunday Funday: No-Sew Adventure Pouches

Sunday, June 16, 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. 

Juneteenth Candle Pouring Party

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth and make our own candles! Choose between several Juneteenth-inspired designs to decorate your candle. Sign up today!

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

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth and make our own candles! Choose between several Juneteenth-inspired designs to decorate your candle. Sign up today!

Weekly Craft Kit (6/17-6/23)

All Day
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am! Kits available ...

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

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am!

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

Summer Reading Creations - Craft Binoculars

All Day 6/17 - 6/18
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Binoculars. Wha...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Binoculars. What new things will you observe by focusing your attention?

¡Cantar Conmigo!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

¡Hola, y bienvenidos a nuestra biblioteca! Tenemos una programa nueva, y se llama "Cantar conmigo". Esa programa es mensual, donde familias que hablan espanol pueden cantar, tocar ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

¡Hola, y bienvenidos a nuestra biblioteca! Tenemos una programa nueva, y se llama "Cantar conmigo".

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. 

Pixel Art

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Media Lab (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Participants will create colorful pixel art on laptops in our Media Lab to develop a coded design grid of their own  creation. They will then use stickers to fill in the coded...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Multi-Media Lab (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Participants will create colorful pixel art on laptops in our Media Lab to develop a coded design grid of their own  creation.

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

Quilling Art

Quilling Club

Monday, June 17, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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!

Camp Downtown : Building Bungalows for Bugs!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we will feature a new camp craft.

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. 

Teen Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Calling all teens! Come to the library to spend some time with other teens, enjoy a craft, and make new friends! 

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

Calling all teens! Come to the library to spend some time with other teens, enjoy a craft, and make new friends! 

Summer Reading Creations - Craft Binoculars

All Day 6/20 - 6/22
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Binoculars. Wha...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Binoculars. What new things will you observe by focusing your attention?

LGBTQ+ Art Showcase

All Day 6/20 - 6/30
Onsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

We're celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the month of June! Enjoy our exhibition from local artists and creators on display in Philomathea Hall. 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

We're celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the month of June! Enjoy our exhibition from local artists and creators on display in Philomathea Hall. 

Life Size Candyland

All Day 6/20 - 7/3
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

The library will be transformed into life size Candyland that you and your family can do on your own as you visit us this summer! Stop by the reference desk and tell them you want ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

The library will be transformed into life size Candyland that you and your family can do on your own as you visit us this summer! Stop by the reference desk and tell them you want to play. 

Cover to the PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbook, featuring a person standing in front of a large hedge and waving a PRIDE flag.

PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks

06/20/2024 @ 8:00am to 06/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises mean...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Adventures by Sea: Take Home Kit Ages 5-12

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/22/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the library, but how will you be traveling?  Enjoy a fun craft, coloring and activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, and more with this take-home kit for ...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the library, but how will you be traveling? 

Enjoy a fun craft, coloring and activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, and more with this take-home kit for kids ages 5-12. 

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.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Windsock Take Home Kit

06/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/23/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a windsock Freedom Day Flag! This take home kit is intended for children 5-12. One per child. 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a windsock Freedom Day Flag! This take home kit is intended for children 5-12. One per child.