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Creative Writing Wednesday

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Do you want to improve your English? Free English classes for the community. You can join our classes at any point.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

The DIY Collective

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come and bring a craft you're working on and collaborate or share your experience with other like minded crafters.  This is a space to learn, grow, and meet other crafters. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Color Your Canvas

6:15pm - 8:15pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

1st Baptist YMCA

9:30am - 10:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Area (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"

10:00am - 10:45am
All Ages, Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

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

Tots Thursdays

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors

10:00am - 11:30am
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

10:30am - 11:15am
All Ages, Kids
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Get ready to 'Color Our World' with Alegria Real! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"

11:00am - 11:45am
All Ages, Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

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

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages, Kids
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Get ready to 'Color Our World' with Alegria Real! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages, Kids
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

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 "Adults" group.

Job Skills Success Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us as our friends from Goodwill Central Oklahoma host a workshop designed to equip participants with skills for job searching.  We’ll cover key aspects of preparing for the job market, starting with interview preparation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Turn Your Idea Into a Comic

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have an idea for a comic, but not sure where to start? This program will show the steps of designing characters, writing scripts with strong beats, and laying out pages, everything you need to know to get your comic started. 

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 "Teens" group.

Painting with Wool with Oklahoma Contemporary

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to "paint" with wool using needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Color Your Canvas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lemonade Lounge

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18.

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

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Epoxy Resin Art

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to draw and render “Dynamic Anatomy” as influenced by masters such as Burne Hogarth, Time Sale, Jack Kirby, Mark Silvestri and more!

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

Dried Flower Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a relaxing Dried Flower Art session! Learn to create beautiful artwork using preserved flowers. All materials provided—no experience needed!