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Elementary Take Home Kit: Sew Your Own Library Cardholder!

09/06/2023 @ 9:00am - 09/30/2023 @ 5:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Do you have a library card? Then you need a library card holder! Utilizing some basic sewing skills (with a plastic needle) you will sew your very own library card holder and with some fun stickers an...

Kids Create Art Contest

All Day 9/7 - 10/8
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Description:
Exercise your creativity by joining the 2023 Kids Create Art Contest! We're now accepting submissions from artists ages 5-12 in the following categories: 2D Art (painting, drawing, chalk art, etc.) 3D Art (sculpture, jewelry, etc.) Short Story/...

Teen Art Contest

All Day 9/7 - 10/8
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Description:
Exercise your creativity by joining the 2023 Teen Art Contest! We're now accepting submissions from artists ages 13-18 in the following categories: 2D Art (painting, drawing, chalk art, etc.) 3D Art (sculpture, jewelry, etc.) Short Story/Poetry...

Johnny Appleseed Take Home Kit

All Day 9/25 - 10/2
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Did you know Johnny Appleseed was a real person, not just a legend? Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day by making a fun craft. Supplies are all provided. You can also learn some more about apples and John Chapman. Supplies are limited though, so get yours...

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.

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.

Take & Make Kit: Crab Puppet Craft

09/25/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/01/2023 @ 6:00pm
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Feeling crabby? Craft it out with the latest kit from the Midwest City Library! Our take & make kits help kiddos improve motor skills and follow step by step directions. Scissors, a marker, and glue are required for this kit. Limit: three kits pe...

Disclaimer(s)

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

BT21 Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Passive Program (Harrah)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
passive scavenger hunt ...

Read & Romp!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us each Saturday for Read & Romp! Each week we alternate between storytime and playtime. Connect with you and your child's community, make friends, strengthen your kiddo's literacy skills, and have some fun with us!   This ...

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. 

Dog Man Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs
Event Description:
Calling all Supa-buddies! Show off your Dog Man smarts during our trivia game, design a robot in Petey's Secret Science Lab, use our button machine to make your very own badge, and practice creating graphic novels like author Dav Pilkey in the writer...

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. 

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:
LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children. Join us on the last Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All L...

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. 

Sugar Free AllStars Concert!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:
Put on your groove pants and prepare to get funky with the Sugar Free All-stars as they celebrate the release of their new EP album Extended Play and the Belle Isle Library's 60th birthday! ...

Exploration Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Each month we will put out a variety of activities for students to engage with and explore. There will be art projects, science experiments, and creative play. Come see what's in the Lab!  ...

PUMPKIN SCAVENGER HUNT

All Day 10/1 - 10/8
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:
Come spot the pumpkins hiding around the library and win a prize. Limited to once per guest. Passive activity all month long! ...

Creativity Lab: Haunted Gingerbread Houses

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Explore your creative side at the library! Join us to make terrifying and tasty Halloween gingerbread houses. Registration is required as spots are limited. Grown-ups are welcome to accompany their kids, but only kids need to register. ...

October Junior Book Box Pickup

All Day
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:
Box pickup week for registrants of the Fall Junior Book Box. Participants will have one week to pick their box up once they have been notified it is ready.  ...

October Little Book Box Pickup

All Day
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:
Box pickup week for registrants of the Fall Little Book Box. Participants will have one week to pick their box up once they have been notified it is ready.  ...

Color Scavenger Hunt Take-Home Kit

All Day 10/2 - 10/6
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Explore the colors of the season with this Take Home Kit!   Color viewers will help children seek out specific colors in their surroundings and help them notice the hues in their everyday worlds as they hunt for things to match! Come to...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Straw Rockets Take Home Kit

10/02/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/07/2023 @ 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Interested in something to pass the time with when bored? This month we are offering Straw Rockets that you can make at home! One kit per registrant, supplies are limited so sign up to reserve one for you. ...

Full Steam Ahead: Kitchen Table Science

10/02/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/07/2023 @ 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you.  Pickup available at Choct...

The Literary Pumpkin: Edmond's Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

10/02/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/08/2023 @ 6:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Come pick up your own mini pumpkin for our annual PUMPKIN DECORATING contest! You'll have one week to turn your pumpkin into an amazing work of art or humor based on your favorite literary characters, books or stories. Carve it, paint it, cover it wi...

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

Lego Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM

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

Storytime Jam

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us as we read books, play instruments, and jam out for a musical good time. This story time is perfect for ages 2-5. Siblings are always welcome.  ...

Cardboard Challenge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Cardboard is amazing! Come find out what you can create out of this amazing resource. We'll provide the cardboard and tools, you just need to bring the enthusiasm and creativity to make something. What can you make? A plane? A house? A spaceship or a...

Children Reading to Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

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.

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. 

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM

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