LATE OPENING:

Due to the Memorial Marathon, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will open at 12pm on Saturday, April 27th and at 2:30pm on Sunday, April 28th.

Upcoming Events

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Save a Penny

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Finance, Storytimes
Event Description:
Help introduce kids to the concept of saving money early. Kids will listen to a story about the importance of saving money and decorate their own piggy bank to begin their savings journey. This program is put on in conjunction with TFCU and is best f...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Budget Gardening

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Learn all about how you can use your waste to fuel your garden passions! Crystal is a passionate compost and garden educator and consultant. She has over 5 years of experience curating compost and gardening through trial & error and personal r...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home!  ...
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.

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children  Alegria Real, where music dances free,  Meet the duo, in perfect harmony.  Their magical groove, an enchanting sight,  Melodies bloom, and dreams take flight.  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Playing games is also a great way to reduce s...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader Join the Oklahoma History Center’s expedition into Oklahoma’s past as the center of the open-range cattle trails! The History Center will offer a dynamic, hour-long program for young patrons that will have t...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Defend yourself from a horde of ferocious dragons in this engineering-based program for children. Create, build, and test your own anti-dragon defense system against a variety of dragon hides. Learn how the shape and materials of projectiles affect t...

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Description:
Join us for a presentation by Sherrie DeBell, AFEPI estate planning professional, to learn about the 5 basic options for estate planning, what a will does and does not do, and what a trust does and does not do. After the presentation, there will be a...
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.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Groovemeant - Oklahoma's elite hip hop street dancers and educators. Enjoy a streetdance showcase. Then explore the elements of funk soul, disco, hip hop & street dance history through creati...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: 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!

Library Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

June Mindfulness Journal

All Day 6/20 - 6/30
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this monthly journal with prompts, resources, and ideas on how to take a moment ...
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.

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    This event is held at multiple libraries. Funded in part by Arts Council Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Playing games is also a great way to reduce s...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jones Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
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...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEM Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music! Whether it's visiting a farm where instruments grow ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

July Mindfulness Journal

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this monthly journal with prompts, resources, and ideas on how to take a moment ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Composting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jones Library
Registration
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Learn about the basics of composting, why it is important, and the different methods through a hands-on session. Kasey Meek brings her passion for nature and education into one role as OKC Beautiful's Education Director, overseeing youth environme...

Library Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

July Mindfulness Journal

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:
When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives. Check out this monthly journal with prompts, resources, and ideas on how to take a moment ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer, so the activity will lean toward costume design, elements ...
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.

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

10:30am - 11:30am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:
Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  The Bartered Banana  Barry is the last lonely banana at the fruit stand. Everyone wants him for their own selfish reasons, but no one asks what Barry wants: to find a new bunch of friends...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: 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!