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Job Hunting Resource Take Home Kit:

All Day 9/3 - 9/20
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Are you searching for employment? Did you know there are many valuable resources provided by the Metropolitan Library System to assist in your job search? Yes! We want to help get you organized with a Job Search Starter Kit!

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

A Cardholder's Quest

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Kids, Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Experience the Almonte Library in brand new ways by accepting this expedition. Follow prompts and unravel all the quest's answers to receive an adventure reward and enter in a prize bundle drawing!

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 "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.

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month!

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
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: Books & Reading
Event Description:

September is National Library Card sign-up month. Visit the Southern Oaks Library and sign-up for a card during this month to enter our weekly drawing for great prizes.

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

September Creative Writing Chapbook

09/03/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, 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!

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

September Mindfulness Journal

09/03/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (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! 

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

SO's Pen Pals Fall 2024

09/09/2024 @ 12:00pm - 10/13/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mini Painting for Hispanic Heritage Month Kit

09/16/2024 @ 8:00am - 09/30/2024 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by taking home this mini painting kit and learning about celebrated Hispanic artists! 

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

Take-Home Sustainable Period Kit

12:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Try something new while helping the planet!

We want to build awareness for period sustainability and period poverty.

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 "Adults" group.

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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

Yarn Club! / ¡Club de Hilo!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Multimedia Lab (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Have a yarn project you have been working on? Join us as we gather in a safe space to share our yarn expertise and learn from one another. We will be working the same pattern until the project is completed.

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 "Adults" group.

Writer Meetup

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

A meetup for writers of all skills and genres to build community and WRITE! Bring whatever your working on for some carved out time to work.

 

16+

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing a Half Apron

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
Registration
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

September is National Sewing Month. Celebrate with us by learning how to sew a simple half apron. This is a great project for beginners! As a bonus, it has pockets!!

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 "Adults" group.

SAIL - STAYING ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE WITH OHAI

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
The Village Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
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 Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

High School Equivalency Classes (HSE)

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner English as a Second Language (ESL)

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
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 12:30-2:30pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

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.

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.

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

Community Room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Nicoma Park Library
Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

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

Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along!

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

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

Welcome Sign

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Registration
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Join us for a fun evening of DIY. You will learn how to make a cute welcome sign that can hang on your front door. 

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

Lo-fi Study Hall

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Looking for a quiet space in the library to read, write, study, or just vibe? Join us for Lo-fi Study Hall every Wed from 4p-6p.

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

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.