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Bakery Ballot Box

All Day9/5 - 9/29
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Visit Almonte's temporary site to vote for the best dessert and learn of local voting opportunities. Primaries will be held until September 15th, with early voting beginning on Sept.16 and General Election votes will be gathered through September 30t...

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

Creative Writing Chapbook

9/5 @ 9:00am
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9/30 @ 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:
Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles! ...

Library Card Sign-Up Month BINGO

9/5 @ 9:00am
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9/30 @ 5:00pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Event Description:
Pick up a Library Card Sign-Up Month BINGO card and mark off a square for each way you use your library card! Get a BINGO for a bookish prize! ...

September Mindfulness Journal

9/5 @ 9:00am
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9/30 @ 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!  ...

Virtual 1000 Years Tote

All Day9/7 - 9/27
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:
Virtual tote about the 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows Book Club.   ...

ArtNow Take Home Kit with OK Contemporary

All Day9/12 - 9/26
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Did you know artists don't always use paint for paintings? Use this kit to explore painting with mud from your own backyard, like artist Ruth Loveland-featured in Oklahoma Contemporary's current ArtNow exhibit. This kit conta...

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. 

DHS Resource Help

September 25, 2023
9:00am - 5:00pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 1 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help! This event is held at multiple locations acro...

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

September 25, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Library Online
Registration
Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 487
Event Description:
Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support and class can be modified depending on fitness lev...

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Tai Chi for Better Balance

September 25, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility. This six-week class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body, and spirit through a series o...

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.

Quilting & Crafting

September 25, 2023
11:00am - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection! ...

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES (HSE)

September 25, 2023
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM.  High School Equivalence (HSE) classes are designed to prepare adults for the HiSET exa...

Beginner English as a Second Language (ESL)

September 25, 2023
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to help adult...

Total Wellness with OCCHD / Salud Total

September 25, 2023
5:15pm - 6:30pm
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour and fifteen minutesevery week for eight weeks. All class participants have a goal...

Smart ways to Pay for College – FAFSA and other Sources of Financial Aid

September 25, 2023
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Family Programs
Event Description:

The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing a college, financial aid and scholarships, or the application process. Programs will offer advice from experts. Our librarians will be on hand to demonstrate the library’s free resources and help you on your journey.

Ever wonder about where to begin when helping your student plan for higher ed? Worried about the costs and want to avoid the long-term impact of Student Loans? Come to this Teen and Parent friendly night of information ranging from Oklahoma's Prom...

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

CLC Adult Basic Education

September 25, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Reading Help
Event Description:
Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes focus on reading, writing, math and spelling...

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes Online (ESL)

September 25, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This online introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.  English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are designed to he...

Salsa Canning and Preserving

September 25, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Turn those garden vegetables into something that will dance on your tastebuds all year long! Come make SALSA with us! Taylor Conner, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator from the Oklahoma County OSU Extension, will lead us in preparing the ingredi...

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.

The Urban Poets

September 25, 2023
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent? Local poets have an opportunity to read their own work or just sit and listen to the work of other budding poets. Th...

Beginners Tai Chi

September 26, 2023
9:00am - 10:00am
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible or active you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health. ...

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

September 26, 2023
9:30am - 11:30am
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:
Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am.  Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes focus on reading, writing, ma...

Jones Book Club

September 26, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:
Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library. Please call the li...

Tai Chi

September 26, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:
The movements of Tai Chi help older adults reduce their risk of falling, while also increasing balance and flexibility. Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not...

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

Bethany Book Club

September 26, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Bethany's Book Club is here! The club meets the last Tuesday of every month.  September's Book is 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: a Memoir by Ai WeiWei. ...

Staying Active And Independent for Life (S.A.I.L.)

September 26, 2023
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of fall...

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.