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Pride Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Celebrate Pride with your kids this year with a Pride Themed Storytime!

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (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 "All Ages" group.

Cotton: Sustainable Fabric From A Seed

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

We are excited to announce that the Warr Acres Library is going to grow a small crop of cotton INDOORS!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks, Boxes, and Earrings

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark, box, or earrings.  Supplies are limited.

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 "Kids" group.

Camp Downtown : Building Bungalows for Bugs!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we will feature a new camp craft.

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.

Create Your Character with OK Contemporary Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Recreate characters from your favorite adventure books! Whether your favorite books have pictures or don’t, who hasn’t wanted to bring their favorite characters to life? Using paper, glue, and a little imagination you can.

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.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ Close-Up Grand Prix, Joe Coover has been entertaining audiences across the US and abroad for over ten years.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt!

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us as we embark on an adventure in the library based on The Amazing Race! 

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 "Adults" group.

DIY Planner

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Life's an adventure! DIY your own planner to keep track of your work schedule, appointments, travel dates, important celebrations, and more! We'll have planner pages and supplies to design your own cover.

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches, taught by Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Co

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

Creative Writing Sunday

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

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

An Afternoon with TJ Klune

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us for An Afternoon with TJ Klune! TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, The Extraordinaries, and more.

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.

Library Summer Games (Ages 5-12)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Are you excited about the upcoming summer games? Come try your hand at our first ever Library Summer Games! How fast can you sort a cart of books? How's your balance, can you walk across the room with a book on top of your head?

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. 

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.

Yoga & Meditation

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

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

Pokemon TCG League

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

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

Summer Reading Creations - Craft Camera

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can build and design your very own craft Camera. Try your hand at drawing what you see through your unique camera lens.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Weekly Craft Kit-Butterfly in a Jar

All Day 6/24 - 6/30
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Go on an entomology adventure: create an origami butterfly and display it in a jar! 

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take Home Kit Constellation Jars

06/24/2024 @ 8:00am - 06/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Put constellations in a jar! This take home kit is great for learning the constellations and imagining holding them in your hands!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

"Adventure Begins" Art Contest Submissions

06/24/2024 @ 8:00am - 07/01/2024 @ 5:00pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Description:

Show off your art in our "Adventure Begins" Art Contest.  The theme is Adventure, but your art does not have to match the theme.  Invite your friends to join in and to vote!  Art will be broken into groups and there will be one

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DHS Resource Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 1 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Take and Make kits-Pop-cycle Stick Flags

06/24/2024 @ 9:00am - 06/29/2024 @ 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Sign up today for a Flag Take-Home-Kit! Included are ingredients to make your own flag out of pop-cycle sticks, and interesting facts about the American flag!

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.

Playtime

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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.