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What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

Use special paper to create shadow art using sunshine! Kit provided by OK Contemporary Arts Center. 

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

🎉 Stop by Ralph Ellison Library and grab a fun, Pokémon-themed pompom kit! 🧶✨ Each kit comes with everything you need—except scissors! It's first come, first served, so hurry in before they’re gone! 🏃‍♀️💨

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

Celebrate Summer Reading Color our World by decorating your very own water bottle with colorful stickers. 

Stop by and grab a kit to craft your own felt PRIDE button—no experience needed! Choose to make a pronoun button or a pride-themed design, with all the supplies ready to go.

This is a take home kit for ages 5 and up. Included is an informational booklet about Oklahoma butterflies, the butterfly life cycle, and how to attract butterflies with flowers, water, and food.

Origami Take Home Kit

Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. 

Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. (June 7-June 15)

No Registration Required.

Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece by selecting f

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

Celebrate Art and America with a Patriotic Flag Centerpiece Kit! This fun and easy-to-assemble take-home kit allows you to create a stunning flag-inspired centerpiece, perfect for Flag Day and the 4th of July.

Swim into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own mason jar aquarium take home kit!

Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is coming so get a take-home kit to learn more about the day and make a Juneteenth ornament. 

Create your own fridge magnets! Use the paint and canvases provided to make your refrigerator come to life. Whether you’ve never painted before or are a seasoned professional your creation will liven up your space.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is just around the corner!