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This event is in the "Kids" group

Children Reading to Dogs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cozy Gaming with Hot Cocoa

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

If you're tired after the holidays, join us at the Choctaw Library for an evening of cozy gaming and hot cocoa!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Game Night (Ages 5-12)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Bring the family to hang out at the library. This is a come-and-go event with a wide selection of activities and boardgames for families to play together. 

*Toys and activities will primarily appeal to kids ages 5-12.

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 "All Ages" group

Noon Year's Eve

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Ring in the New Year with us in this all-ages event! We'll have fun for all ages, and at the end of our event we'll count down together to the stroke of 12 (noon) and wish everyone a Happy New Year! 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Baby Storytime!

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

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 "Birth-PreK" group

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Ring in the "Noon Year" with a high-energy, family-friendly dance bash at the library! Join us  for music, fun, and a countdown to 12:00 PM—perfect for little ones (and grown-ups) who can’t wait till midnight.

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

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am–12:15pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

The new year is on the horizon! Come celebrate with us at Almonte as we ring in the New Year a few hours early at a party designed for kids and their grown-ups!

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. 

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

Noon Years Eve Countdown Dance Party

11:30am–12:15pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - Happy NOON year! 

Can't stay up 'til midnight? No worries! Join us for a dance party and count down with us to 12 noon where we will have a New Year celebration!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Club for Adults!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for a chess club here at the Edmond Library! This is a special meeting for adults to come learn and play. We will do these regularly for the 18+ age group on the 5th Wednesdays throughout the year. Hope to see you there!

Library Closes @ 6 PM

6:00pm–9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Stockyards City Library, Off Site, All Locations

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All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Stockyards City Library, Off Site, All Locations
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Harrah)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Nicoma Park Library
Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

Color The Library!

All Day 1/2–1/5
Birth-PreK, Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children’s Area (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Winter is a gray time, come to the library and help add some color to our space! Stop by and color a popsicle stick or two. A librarian will arrange everyone's into a work of art to hang on the wall.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Comic Book Club Registration

All Day 1/2–1/18
Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Comic Book Club, a place for comic fans aged 10-17 to enjoy one another's company and discuss all things comics!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Book Subscription

1:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Luther Scavenger Hunt

9:00am–6:00pm
All Ages
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Explore the Luther Library in a new way by completing the monthly scavenger hunt! Each month is a different theme and you earn a prize for finding all the hidden pictures.

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

ArtNow 2025: Identity Collage Station

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Who are you today? Explore color, texture, and self-expression at our Identity Collage Station in the children's area. Use a variety of mixed materials to build a textured self-portrait that reflects who you are or who you want to be.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yarn Painting Take Home Kit

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/14/2026 @ 9:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

How does our world shape us, and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth, texture, and perspective, showing that the whole can be greater than its parts.

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

Yarn Painting-Take Home Kit

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/14/2026 @ 9:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
How does our world shape us....and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth and perspective. The sum is more than the parts.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pages & Prose Parcel

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/16/2026 @ 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.

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