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Art Smart Tweens (Ages 8-12)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love painting, drawing, sculpting, or just being creative? Then join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2PM to learn about a new art method or material!

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

Oklahoma Originals!-Ralph Ellison

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate Oklahoma author Ralph Waldo Ellison with a special program led by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame! 

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

Page-to-Screen Book Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love to read books and watch movies? Do you love to discuss both? Then you should join us for our Page-to-Screen Book Club where we will read a book each month and then meet to watch the movie adaptation of that book.

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.

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

Kids Cafe Friyay

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Celebrate Friyay with Food & Fun!

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anti-Valentine's Party

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Not feeling the Valentine’s Day vibe? Join us for an Anti-Valentine’s Party instead!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

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

Succulent Valentines

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Looking for an easy, personalized gift for your loved one or just wanting to treat yourself this Valentine's Day? Come paint a jiffy pot and pick out a succulent to plant in it! All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Sunrise Yoga

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Let the stress of the day melt away by joining us for sunset yoga. This class is a combination of meditation and gentle, restorative movements. No prior yoga experience is necessary. 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pages & Prose Parcel

9:00am–9:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Juncior Fiction.

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Fiber Arts Group

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Love knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts? Join us on the third Saturday of every month! Bring your works in progress and connect with fellow crafters of all skill levels.

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

Great Backyard Bird Count

9:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

123! Play With Me!

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

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.

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 "All Ages" group

Knitty Committee

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

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

Portuguese Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

Does your family speak Portuguese or are you interested in hearing a Portuguese storytime? Bring your family to a storytime where Portuguese will be the language spoken and books will be read in Portuguese. 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Insect Adventure! Session 1

12:00pm–12:45pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Come meet Oklahoma's only live bug petting zoo! Meet more than 25 species of living arthropods as well as a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining professional entomologist to walk you through your arthropod exploration and handling.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Insect Adventure! Session 2

1:00pm–1:45pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Come meet Oklahoma's only live bug petting zoo! Meet more than 25 species of living arthropods as well as a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining professional entomologist to walk you through your arthropod exploration and handling.
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

Small Wonders: Bug Buffet

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Bug Buffet Now Open! 

Come try our decadent delicious dinners and desserts......just one catch. All our meals are BUGS!!!!

From chocolate covered grasshoppers to BBQ crickets, you're sure to have a daringly delicious time!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Blind Date with a Book

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Tired of swiping through endless book recommendations? Your search for "the one" is over! Join us for a fun, zero-stress literary rendezvous where every book is a mystery, and every unwrapping is a delightful surprise.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Digitizing Memory: A Digital Archiving Project

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Bring your photographs, letters, and other keepsakes and help us celebrate African American History Month by digitizing your family’s memories!

This is a drop-in event. No registration required.

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

Insect Adventure! Session 3

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Come meet Oklahoma's only live bug petting zoo! Meet more than 25 species of living arthropods as well as a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining professional entomologist to walk you through your arthropod exploration and handling.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Not So Creepy Crawlies

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Join the OKC Zoo to learn about some of the hardest working insects in our ecosystems!
Decomposing insects have an important job breaking down organic material—including plant matter, animal carcasses, and waste!
This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM Club - Science Fun!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Due to the complexity of the project and the limited time available to complete it, children under 10 years old are required to have an adult or an older sibling attend the class with them to assist with the project. 

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.

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

K Pop Saturday Afternoon Program

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences