All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/29.

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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

123! Play With Me!

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
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.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

ArtNow: Kids' Art Time

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us at the Belle Isle Library this winter break for an afternoon of art, exploration, and creativity!

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

Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids

3:30pm–5:00pm
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 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 

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

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

Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids

3:30pm–5:00pm
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 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 

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 "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 "Kids" group

Book Drop Jr.

9:00am–6:00pm
Kids
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Offsite (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) novel or chapter book and fun book goodies, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

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!

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.

Thank you for your help!

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

Mystery Craft Kits

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Get creative with a surprise craft! Each kit includes mystery materials and instructions for a fun, hands-on project. Pick one up and see what you’ll make! First come first served, don't delay!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Birth-PreK
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: 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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

RePrint: Second Lives for Our Own Materials

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
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:

At the Library, We Can Make Anything!


Artist Sarah Sullivan Sherrod paints directly on her own woven works, blending two art forms into something completely new. 

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.