WEATHER CLOSURE:

Due to the forecast of severe weather, all Metropolitan Libraries will close at 2pm today, 5/6/2024.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

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Silver Screen Society

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Adventure Begins at your Library on June 6th, starting at 6pm, join us at Southern Oaks as we watch a movie about a journey and adventure!

Beginning Teen Guitar!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Rock out! Make friends! Learn guitar! This is a month-long beginning guitar class for teens and tweens. No music experience is required, AND we have a limited number of guitars available for students.

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Belle Isle Library
Registration
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

Teen Game Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

Beginning Adult Guitar!

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Rock out! Make friends! Learn guitar! This is a month-long beginning guitar class for adults! No music experience is required, AND we have a limited number of guitars available for students.

Butterfly Ornament Take and Make Kit

All Day 6/7 - 6/18
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

This is a take home kit for ages 5 and up. Kit contains the supplies to make a decorated paper butterfly. Young children will need adult supervision and assistance.

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!

Adult Book Drop - Subscription!

6:00am - 6:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

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!

123! Play with Me!

10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Friday Morning Art (Ages 3-12)

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join us on Friday mornings in June for an hour of come-and-go process art. Process Art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience 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. 

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

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a 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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

10:30am - 11:30am
Nicoma Park Library
Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Oklahoma History Center: Cattle Trails and Branding

11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Library
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

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

OKC Mobile Market

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

CHILDREN'S Window Mural Art

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Help decorate the Ralph Ellison Library this summer by creating a special Adventure Begins at the Library window mural. All supplies will be provided! 

This program is for kids. 

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. 

Bingo Friday!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us every Friday for bingo! This family friendly event will feature trivia, jokes, and facts on the theme of the week!

 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real at Rodeo Cinema

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wright Library
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Offsite (Wright)
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 

The Reading Roundup

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West.

Tornado Alley Disc Dogs!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Outdoors (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Come check out an awesome dog show! The Tornado Alley Disc Dogs are made up of an amazing group of talented dogs who travel throughout the United States doing demonstrations, seminars and competitions.They will also add some animal safet

DIY Adventure Books

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Teens and Adults, it is Summer time and adventure awaits! Join us on June 7th at 3pm for a Do It Yourself Adventure Books program.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real at Scissortail Park Farmers Market

9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
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 

Storytime

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

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!