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Virtual Citizenship Classes with OIC

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam online with The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC).

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

Craft & Chat!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Culture Crew - Black History Month!

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Del City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 18, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!   We will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe?

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.

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

Community and Coffee

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Visit us for a little "caffeination", conversation and education! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and we'll be there to answer questions about library services and events. There will also be a selection of new materials for you to peruse and check out.

Join us for Community and Coffee. We will have free coffee, puzzles, and conversation topics for the community. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Backstage books! - Library Tour

11:00am–11:30am
All Ages, Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Every wondered what is beyond the closed door at the library? Where do the books go and how do they get there? These and so many more questions answered at our tour!

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

Backstage books! - Library Tour

11:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Every wondered what is beyond the closed door at the library? Where do the books go and how do they get there? These and so many more questions answered at our tour!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a powerful discussion as Dr. Karlos K. Hill tells the story of the transformative sit-in movement in Oklahoma City through the words and reflections of the 13 original sit-inners.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Scavenger Hunt A Century of Black History Commemorations: Activists

All Day 2/22–2/28
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

We are celebrating 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week with a scavenger hunt all month long. Each week will be based on a different category. This week is Black Activists.

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

Genealogy 101: Beginners Guide to African American Family Research

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Event Description:

Take the first steps toward uncovering your family’s past in this beginner-friendly genealogy workshop.

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

Experience OKC's Black History with Black Living Legacy

6:30pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Celebrate Black History Month with Black Living Legacy!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Seed Starting Garden Take-Home Kit

All Day 2/25–3/2
All Ages
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Start your garden! This kit includes everything you need to start seeds indoors, including the seeds and soil. 

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible

10:00am–10:45am
Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Join author Quraysh Ali Lansana as he walks children through the life story of Ralph Ellison, an Oklahoma City native and important American writer.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Seeds of Change: A Black History Month Land & Legacy Workshop

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Cancelled
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for this hands-on workshop to explore the rich agricultural history and cultural impact of African Americans on farming and land stewardship - from the self-sustaining Black towns of the late 1800s to modern food justice movements.

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

Children of the Civil Rights Documentary

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Film & Movies
Event Description:

For six years, a group of Oklahoma City black kids went into restaurants and asked for service. It never got violent; never made national news; but together, they turned around every restaurant except one before the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pink Pony Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

"Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Box: Women's History Month

03/01/2026 @ 1:00pm–03/22/2026 @ 6:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a book box! Inside, you’ll receive a handpicked fiction or nonfiction book that highlights the stories and resilience of extraordinary women.

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

Our Oklahoma History: March event

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

During the Our Oklahoma History series, historians will share fascinating and lesser-known tales from Oklahoma's rich history. Join us, you won't want to miss it!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn how to unclog a sink, fix a squeaky door, stop a smoke alarm from chirping, and other real-life skills for anyone who wants to be more independent.

This is an event open to ages 13-25.

 

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

Bingo Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Try your luck at Bingo! Join us for an evening of community fun and a chance to win new books or Metropolitan Library System branded items. Bingo Night is a free event and all ages are welcome. 

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

Craft & Chat!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

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

Coffee for the Community

9:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Stockyards City Library
Library Branch: Stockyards City Library
Room: Meeting Space (Stockyards City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Relax and enjoy free coffee at the historic Stockyards City Library or grab a cuppa joe to go.

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.