This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2024 Fri Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm The Village Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2024 Fri Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm The Village Library Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming Event Description: It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in the library or we'll give you a copy of today's poem to take home. Ha...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 - 30 2024 Birdwatching for Beginners: Take Home Kit All Day 4/20 - 4/30 Downtown Library Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 - 30 2024 Birdwatching for Beginners: Take Home Kit All Day 4/20 - 4/30 Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: Looking for a new hobby? Birding is a great activity you can do in your backyard, on your lunchbreak or on summer vacation. Learn more about how to get started with this informational kit that includes fun activities and ideas to grow your new bird w... 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 "Teens" group. Apr 20 - 27 2024 YA Surprise Book Swag Bags 04/20/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/27/2024 @ 5:00pm Northwest Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 20 - 27 2024 YA Surprise Book Swag Bags 04/20/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/27/2024 @ 5:00pm Northwest Library Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: You know those subscription box services where you pay to receive a mystery box of goodies? Well, this is just like that, only FREE! Sign up to receive 2 YA books, plus some fun treats. Everything in the bag is yours to keep! Book bags will NOT be... 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 "Birth-PreK" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Family Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Edmond Library Registration This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Family Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Edmond Library Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 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!
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Art Time 10:00am - 11:00am Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Art Time 10:00am - 11:00am Warr Acres Library Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs Event Description: Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings! ... 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Awards Ceremony 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Awards Ceremony 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Writing Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community. Come view the gallery and celebrate your acc...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Fun with Shapes Playtime: Rectangles and Squares! 10:00am - 11:00am Northwest Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Fun with Shapes Playtime: Rectangles and Squares! 10:00am - 11:00am Northwest Library Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting Event Description: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! Come and play with shape-themed toys at our playtime with rectangles and squares! This event is for children ages birth to Pre-K and will include stations and activities centered around rectangles and squares. This program is des...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Genealogy 101 10:00am - 12:00pm Del City Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Genealogy 101 10:00am - 12:00pm Del City Library Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room B (Del City) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Lawyers in the Library 10:00am - 1:00pm Downtown Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Lawyers in the Library 10:00am - 1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Description: Need legal advice? Lawyers in the Library is a free legal advice clinic presented by attorneys from the Oklahoma City Bar Association. Consultations are offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is recommended but not required. Wal...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Belle Isle Library Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat The Library ROCKS! 10:30am - 11:30am Edmond Library Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat The Library ROCKS! 10:30am - 11:30am Edmond Library Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: Have you ever seen an unusual rock and wondered what it was? Come find out how to identify it! We'll have three members of the Oklahoma Rock Club, who have worked as geologists for oil and gas companies and/or taught high school Earth Science, as the...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Cookie Decorating Class 10:30am - 12:00pm Bethany Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Cookie Decorating Class 10:30am - 12:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: Join us for a beginner's cookie decorating class! Space limited in this exclusive hands-on class where you will get to decorate two cookies through step-by-step instruction like a pro, courtesy of Hiam's Cookies. All supplies will be provided.&n... 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Poetry Month (Library Version) 10:30am - 12:00pm The Village Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Poetry Month (Library Version) 10:30am - 12:00pm The Village Library Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Are you ready for it? We’re in our Poetry Era for both National Poetry Month and the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Join us for crafts and activities to celebrate all things sonnets and Swifties! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Spring Beginner Gardening 11:00am - 12:00pm Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Spring Beginner Gardening 11:00am - 12:00pm Bethany Library Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Event Description: Spring Beginner Gardening will encompass learning how we can create sustainable and positive ecosystems to cultivate decadent soil, enrich plant lives, and grow healthy foods, in whatever space works best for us. Come and learn how you can grow foods...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat ScissorTales 1:00pm - 1:45pm Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat ScissorTales 1:00pm - 1:45pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Offsite (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime! We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. Bad weather? No worries! If the weather is under 50 degrees or if rain is forecaste...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Finding Your Voice: A Poet’s Journey to Self Expression 1:00pm - 3:00pm Northwest Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Finding Your Voice: A Poet’s Journey to Self Expression 1:00pm - 3:00pm Northwest Library Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Writing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Description: Mary B. Gray was born and raised in Lawton and currently resides in Oklahoma City. She has been writing poetry since she was a child and is coming to Northwest Library to teach us how to find our voices and express ourselves through poetry.&nbs...
This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Family Art Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Family Art Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Warr Acres Library Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs Event Description: Get inspired at the library! Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials. ... 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Introduction to Snakes: In Nature and as a Pet 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Introduction to Snakes: In Nature and as a Pet 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM Event Description: Learn how to recognize venomous snakes, how to practice safety around snakes, what to do and not to do in case of a snake bite. Have you ever thought about having a snake for a pet? We'll also talk about what snakes do and do not make good pets an... 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. Apr 20 2024 Sat Beginning Beekeeping 2:00pm - 3:30pm Midwest City Library Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Beginning Beekeeping 2:00pm - 3:30pm Midwest City Library Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Description: Join the COBA Beginning Beekeeping instructor Jay Silver as we learn more about what it takes to keep bees in Oklahoma. We'll get to see live bees (weather permitting) and enjoy a bit of honey! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat College Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Northwest Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat College Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Northwest Library Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Description: Want to go to college but not sure how to pay for it? No problem! Let the professionals from the G.R.I.T. (Guidance for Realizing Individual Transformation) Program at OCCC guide you through the available financial aid options and help you fill out t...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Common Enemy: Documentary Screening & Discussion Panel 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Common Enemy: Documentary Screening & Discussion Panel 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Film & Movies Event Description: Common Enemy documentary film screening with guest speakers. Watch the trailer. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Camp NaNo Saturday Write-In Session 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Village Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 20 2024 Sat Camp NaNo Saturday Write-In Session 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Village Library Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Description: Connect with other writers for open writing time-- bring your computer, paper, or other writing device. Discuss your writing, or spend time concentrating with some soft background sounds. Are you participating in Camp NaNo? It's a challenge create... 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. Apr 21 2024 Sun Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 21 2024 Sun Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in the library or we'll give you a copy of today's poem to take home. Ha...
