This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Library Out Loud 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Library Out Loud 7:00pm - 8:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment Registration Required Event Description: Library Out Loud is a quarterly concert series held as part of the Oklahoma Underground Music Archive project of the Metropolitan Library System's Special Collections and Research Department. 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. 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. May 16 2025 Fri Community and Coffee-CANCELLED 9:00am - 11:00am All Ages Downtown Library Cancelled This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 16 2025 Fri Cancelled Community and Coffee-CANCELLED 9:00am - 11:00am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 16 2025 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 16 2025 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 17 2025 Sat GeekCon '25: Brave New World! 10:00am - 4:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 17 2025 Sat GeekCon '25: Brave New World! 10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Entire 4th Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Star Wars fan? Anime fan? Comic book fan? Pokémon fan? LIBRARY fan?If you answered yes to everything above (and even more not mentioned) join us for Downtown Library’s GeekCon 2025! 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. 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. May 17 2025 Sat GeekCon- Superhero Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. May 17 2025 Sat GeekCon- Superhero Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: 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! GeekCon presents Superhero Storytime at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 17th!
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Geek Con: Super Spy Escape Room! 10:30am - 3:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Geek Con: Super Spy Escape Room! 10:30am - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: You're an elite secret agent, sent to infiltrate an enemy spy agency's headquarters and find vital information. Your group of super spies must work together to find the secret intel and escape before you're caught!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat GeekCon: Star Trek Trivia 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat GeekCon: Star Trek Trivia 11:00am - 12:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film & Movies, Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: ***REGISTRATION IS NOT ACTUALLY REQUIRED. IT IS ENCOURAGED SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF NUMBERS, BUT FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT REGISTERING.***
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart Tournament 11:00am - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart Tournament 11:00am - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Come play Magic as part of GeekCon! This best 2 out of 3 tournament will use the Jumpstart system for quick deck building so players can get to playing faster. Just grab two boosters, shuffle up, and PLAY!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun How We Learn From The Past So We Can Truly Say 'Never Again, an afternoon with Michael Korenblit 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun How We Learn From The Past So We Can Truly Say 'Never Again, an afternoon with Michael Korenblit 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Michael Korenblit, through the lens of his childhood and development, discusses what it was like to be raised in a household of Holocaust survivors during Jim Crow and social segregation of races in Ponca City, Oklahoma. 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 "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 19 2025 Mon ¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime (CANCELLED) 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown Library Cancelled This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 19 2025 Mon Cancelled ¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime (CANCELLED) 10:30am - 11:15am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Storytimes Event Description: ¡Hola! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 19 2025 Mon Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 19 2025 Mon Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Lofi Study Hall 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Lofi Study Hall 3:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Homework Help, Writing Event Description: Is the Midterm crunch getting you down? Do you want a quiet place to study for finals? Do you need a spot for the in-between? Come on to the Downtown library every Monday from 3 to 5 P.M. for a quiet study hall.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Description: Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue Anime Club: Fruits Basket 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue Anime Club: Fruits Basket 6:30pm - 8:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies Registration Required Event Description: Get ready for an awesome time at Anime Club! Hang out with fellow anime and manga lovers and watch exciting episodes from popular anime series. 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. May 21 2025 Wed Exploration Station: Music Makers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. May 21 2025 Wed Exploration Station: Music Makers 3:30pm - 4:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us at the Downtown Library for Exploration Station, an exciting hands-on program designed to spark kids' imagination and foster a love of discovery! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 23 2025 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 23 2025 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Computer Keys: Tech & Time Out - Digital Wellness and Balance 10:00am - 11:30am Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Computer Keys: Tech & Time Out - Digital Wellness and Balance 10:00am - 11:30am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Feeling overwhelmed by your tech? Join us for "Tech and Time Out" as we explore digital tools that support mental wellness and learn how to unplug for better balance. 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. 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
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. May 24 2025 Sat Preschool Paint & Play 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. May 24 2025 Sat Preschool Paint & Play 11:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy. 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.
May 25 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Some Branches Closing May 25 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
May 26 2025 Mon Library Closed All Day Some Branches Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 26 2025 Mon Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 26 2025 Mon Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 30 2025 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 30 2025 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 1 - 7 2025 Teen Book Bag All Day 6/1 - 6/7 Teens Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 1 - 7 2025 Teen Book Bag All Day 6/1 - 6/7 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians. 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 "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 18 2025 LGBTQ+ Art Showcase All Day 6/1 - 6/18 All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 18 2025 LGBTQ+ Art Showcase All Day 6/1 - 6/18 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: We're celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the month of June! Enjoy our exhibition from local artists and creators on display in Philomathea Hall. Submit your art by May 3: tinyurl.com/LGBTQArtShowForm
