KIOSK NOTICE:

The Edmond Mitch Park Kiosk is working for checkouts, but NOT for returns. The closest Metro location for returning items is the Edmond Library.

GRAND OPENING:

Come visit the new Almonte Library at 2727 SW 59th St.

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Escape Room: Uncover the Unknown

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

There’s been rumors of unusual occurrences in the woods in your area lately! After seeing some local news reports, you and your friends decide to go check it out and see what you can find!

Family Art Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

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. 

Escape Room: Uncover the Unknown

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

There’s been rumors of unusual occurrences in the woods in your area lately! After seeing some local news reports, you and your friends decide to go check it out and see what you can find!

Escape Room: Uncover the Unknown

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

There’s been rumors of unusual occurrences in the woods in your area lately! After seeing some local news reports, you and your friends decide to go check it out and see what you can find!

National Ice Cream Day Celebration

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream on National Ice Cream Day! Make ice cream in a bag and enjoy ice cream themed crafts. 

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. 

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

Summer Reading Creations - Ancient Messages

All Day 7/22 - 7/27
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can make a secret message or a treasure map look like it is hundreds of years old.

Weekly Craft Kit

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am!

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

Wizard Potions Take Home Kit

All Day 7/22 - 7/31
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Are you still waiting on your letter to Hogwarts?  Do you think you'd excel in the Potions class?  Let's celebrate one of the most famous literary wizard's birthday by creating some potions of your own with this take home kit.

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

10:30am - 11:30am
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 12-2 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.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Offsite (Harrah)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

O.W.L. Camp

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Description:

Immerse yourself in the world of wizardry this summer at your library! Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is establishing a satellite campus at the Del City Library and we would like you to sign up for our week of courses!

STEM Club - Silly Putty

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

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Rocket Readers

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Composting for Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Learn how to turn everyday trash into nature's treasure! Kids will learn about the many ways we can use our waste to work for us and not against us. 

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

Art Around the World 3: South Korea

All Day 7/23 - 7/27
Wright Library
Registration
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?!

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 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.

Tuesdays Together

10:00am - 11:00am
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, 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!

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

10:30am - 11:30am
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  

Oklahoma History Center: Cattle Trails and Branding

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Gaming Unplugged

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Fun filled program, with low to no tech games.  What did we do before video games?  Come find out as you practice teamwork, cooperation, and problem solving through group games and activities.  Hands on fun that you can learn to pla

O.W.L. Camp

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Description:

Immerse yourself in the world of wizardry this summer at your library! Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is establishing a satellite campus at the Del City Library and we would like you to sign up for our week of courses!