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SO's Pen Pals Spring 2026

01/20/2026 @ 12:00pm–03/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Through a Bug's Eyes Take Home Kit

All Day 1/28–2/21
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes? 

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

Small Wonders

All Day 1/28–3/16
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth.

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

Secret Underground Railroad Quilt Patterns Passive Program and Display

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Check out our Underground Railroad Quilts passive program and display to learn about the secret quilt codes that guided freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Then, color your own quilt block and add it to our community quilt.

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

Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes

All Day 2/1–2/28
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

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

Earth Day 2026: Kids Get a Free Tree!

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am–03/15/2026 @ 9:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 15, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

We're partnering with Neighborhood Forest to give free trees to kids to plant on Earth Day (April 22, 2026)! 

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

Beetle Collection Kit (Ages 5-10)

All Day 2/2–2/15
Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

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

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest Submissions

All Day 2/2–3/20
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

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

DIY Valentine's Wind Chimes Take-Home Kit

02/02/2026 @ 12:00pm–02/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Make your own cute Valentine’s wind chime at home. The kit includes all supplies and is perfect for an easy, fun craft.

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.

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

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

Bug Hotel Take-Home Kit

All Day 2/3–2/10
Kids, Teens
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Insects need a safe space to live in the winter!

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

Bug Bungalow Take Home Kits

All Day 2/4–2/13
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Insects need a safe space to live in the winter! 
This kit provides many elements that will allow you to build your own habitat that may attract bees, wasps, spiders, lady bugs, beetles, and many other creepy crawlies looking for

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

This event is in the "Kids" group

Beetle Collection Kits

All Day 2/5–2/12
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

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

Bug Hotel Kits

All Day 2/5–2/12
Kids, Teens
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Insects need a safe space to live in the winter!
This event is in the "Kids" group

Beetle Collection Take-Home Kit 

All Day 2/6–2/12
Kids
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

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

Heartfelt Creations

All Day 2/9–2/13
Kids, Teens
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Kids and Teen Take Home Craft Kit - Heartfelt Creations 💖

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!

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pages & Prose Parcel

9:00am–9:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
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 7 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior 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

Take Home Kit-Thumbprint Heart Magnets

02/09/2026 @ 9:00am–02/14/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Create a keepsake that’s as unique as you are! This take-home kit includes everything you need to make a sweet thumbprint heart magnet — perfect for decorating your fridge or giving as a gift.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Cafe with STEAM Team

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: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Feed your belly and your brain at Kids' Cafe STEAM Team!

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 "Kids" group

Catch the Love Bug, Story and Craft

4:00pm–5:30pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

oin us after school for something fun to do and hands-on projects! Connect with others while learning about tech, art, reading, your community, life-skills, and more.

You can either catch the love bug or make one.  An age and subject appropriate book will be read to the group.  Then we'll put together one or more "love bugs" with the provided craft supplies.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

After School Hangout

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us two Mondays a month for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Popsicle Stick Challenge: Bridge Building

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Think you can turn a handful of popsicle sticks into an engineering masterpiece? Put your creativity and construction skills to the test in our Popsicle Bridge Building Competition!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pages & Prose Parcel

9:00am–9:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 7 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior 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

Beetle Collection Take Home Kit

02/10/2026 @ 9:30am–02/14/2026 @ 4:30pm
Kids
Stockyards City Library
Library Branch: Stockyards City Library
Room: Take-Home Kit (Stockyards City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

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.

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