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Teen Video Games

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Lemonade Lounge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more!

For teens in grades 6 - 12.

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
Kids, Teens, Adults
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.

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

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all adventurers! Have you always wondered what Dungeons & Dragons was all about? Join us to get started in the exciting world of D&D!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
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
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Southern Oaks Chess Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

This event is in the "Adults" group

D&D with Judd

11:00am–4:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

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

Pokemon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages, Kids
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and play Pokemon together. Bring your cards and games and get ready to trade! We'll have a limited amount of Pokemon cards to hand out to start your collection. 

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

Teen & Tween D&D - The Lost Mine of Phandelver

6:00pm–8:30pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Your adventure awaits you at the Edmond Library as we open our fall Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens & tweens! Join us Mondays this fall as we embark on a brand-new campaign with our experienced Dungeon Masters.

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

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Power Hack! Beginner-Intermediate Coding Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall for our favorite coders, new and old, to join us for this six-week coding club.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make sure you register today for Dungeons and Dragons and join the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

BattleBots & Chill

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of fun, music, and friendly competition! Battle it out with HEXBUG BattleBots while listening to great tunes and enjoying each other's company.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Minecraft Meetup

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us for another minecraft meetup where we will be completing a back to school themed craft and activity and playing in the Southern Oaks world! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Scavenger Hunt

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Character Creation Workshop

1:00pm–2:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love table top RPGS? Are you a budding writer trying to up your character creation? Come join us at the Southern Oaks library for a fun and interactive group character creation workshop!

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

Young Readers' Lounge

4:00pm–6:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

A cozy, fun-filled space where kids choose a themed book to read aloud with a sibling, friend, parent, or librarian. After reading time, enjoy games that introduce and reinforce literacy skills, like Bananagrams, Sequence Letters, and Quiddler.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Hero Kids Tabletop RPG

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

The Edmond Library welcomes Hero Kids, the award-winning tabletop RPG for kids ages 6-9 (1st through 4th grade).

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
Kids, Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Power Hack! Beginner-Intermediate Coding Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall for our favorite coders, new and old, to join us for this six-week coding club.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make sure you register today for Dungeons and Dragons and join the fun!