This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 - 18 2025 Summer Reading Journal All Day 6/1 - 6/18 Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 - 18 2025 Summer Reading Journal All Day 6/1 - 6/18 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 1 2025 Sun Summer Reading Kick-off Party 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 1 2025 Sun Summer Reading Kick-off Party 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs 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 "All Ages" group. Jun 2 - 9 2025 PRIDE Take-Home Kit: Pride Felt Pins All Day 6/2 - 6/9 All Ages Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 2 - 9 2025 PRIDE Take-Home Kit: Pride Felt Pins All Day 6/2 - 6/9 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Stop by and grab a kit to craft your own felt PRIDE button—no experience needed! Choose to make a pronoun button or a pride-themed design, with all the supplies ready to go. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real 2:00pm - 2:45pm All Ages, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real 2:00pm - 2:45pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Get ready to 'Color Our World' with Alegria Real! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 - 18 2025 Oklahoma Butterfly Garden and Craft Kit All Day 6/4 - 6/18 Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 - 18 2025 Oklahoma Butterfly Garden and Craft Kit All Day 6/4 - 6/18 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This is a take home kit for ages 5 and up. Included is an informational booklet about Oklahoma butterflies, the butterfly life cycle, and how to attract butterflies with flowers, water, and food. 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu MLC Executive Committee Meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu MLC Executive Committee Meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Preschool Paint & Play 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Jun 7 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries. 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. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community 2:00pm - 2:45pm All Ages, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community 2:00pm - 2:45pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt. 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries 10:00am - 11:00am Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries 10:00am - 11:00am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries. 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 "Birth-PreK" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma 11:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM Event Description: You can see the colors of the world with your awesome eyes, but how can you experience color with your other senses? 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Metro Zine Fest 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Metro Zine Fest 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Entire 4th Floor Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Interested in DIY, creative expression, and independent voices? Our second ever Metro Zine Fest is the perfect event for you. 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 "Adults" group. Jun 15 2025 Sun Preserving Oklahoma History with the Black Living Legacy App 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 15 2025 Sun Preserving Oklahoma History with the Black Living Legacy App 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences 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 "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 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 "Kids" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 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. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble 2:00pm - 2:45pm All Ages, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble 2:00pm - 2:45pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age. 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 "Teens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Anime Club: Haikyu!! 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Anime Club: Haikyu!! 6:30pm - 8:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
Jun 19 2025 Thu Library Closed All Day Some Branches Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu 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. Jun 20 - 30 2025 LGBTQ+ Art Showcase All Day 6/20 - 6/30 All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 20 - 30 2025 LGBTQ+ Art Showcase All Day 6/20 - 6/30 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
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun-Jul 2025 Summer Reading Journal All Day 6/20 - 7/3 Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun-Jul 2025 Summer Reading Journal All Day 6/20 - 7/3 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color! 10:00am - 11:00am Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color! 10:00am - 11:00am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 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.
