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The Stockyards City Library is closed due to a power outage today (Friday 3/27). We hope to re-open later today.

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Plant it Forward: Teen Garden Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Del City Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 9:02am.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

Teens will help brighten the library by planting flowers in our outdoor planters. Then, they will get a to take home a mini planting kit to grow something of their own.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cabinet of Curiosities

All Day 6/1–6/18
All Ages
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have you unearthed an item with a story you would like to share? Bring your interesting items--rocks, 
bones, shells, fossils, etc.--to add to the library’s cabinet of curiosities! Fill out a short message on a label 

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

Digby on the Loose! Seek & Find

All Day 6/1–6/18
All Ages, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Digby the Dinosaur got loose and is now hiding in the library! Help us track him down by exploring the building and searching for all of Digby’s hiding spots in this fun seek-and-find adventure.

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 "All Ages" group

Unearthed Stories: Almonte, SMO, and the Shopping Cart

All Day 6/1–6/18
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

How did Almonte Library get its name?  Why “Almonte”?  It’s all thanks to Sylvan Goldman, the inventor of the shopping cart!  Born in Oklahoma, Sylvan Goldman owned OKC’s Humpty Dumpty Groce

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Story Area

All Day 6/15–6/18
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Writing
Event Description:

Unearth a story to share with the Bethany community! 

Visit our archive-themed display, and use pen and paper to write down a story from your own life and add it to our collection. 

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 "All Ages" group

"Unearth Your Story" Family Interview Kit

All Day 6/20–6/27
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.

Almonte has “unearthed” some OKC stories this summer.  Now you can, too!  Do you want to learn about your family’s history?  Learn some basic interview and recording skills and ask your family members questions about their life!&nbs

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Story Area

All Day 6/20–6/30
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Writing
Event Description:

Unearth a story to share with the Bethany community! 

Visit our archive-themed display, and use pen and paper to write down a story from your own life and add it to our collection. 

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

Digby on the Loose! Seek & Find

All Day 6/20–6/30
All Ages, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Digby the Dinosaur got loose and is now hiding in the library! Help us track him down by exploring the building and searching for all of Digby’s hiding spots in this fun seek-and-find adventure.

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 "All Ages" group

Cabinet of Curiosities

All Day 6/20–7/2
All Ages
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have you unearthed an item with a story you would like to share? Bring your interesting items--rocks, 
bones, shells, fossils, etc.--to add to the library’s cabinet of curiosities! Fill out a short message on a label 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Unearthed Stories: Almonte, SMO, and the Shopping Cart

All Day 6/20–7/2
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

How did Almonte Library get its name?  Why “Almonte”?  It’s all thanks to Sylvan Goldman, the inventor of the shopping cart!  Born in Oklahoma, Sylvan Goldman owned OKC’s Humpty Dumpty Groce

This event is in the "All Ages" group

America 250: The Declaration and Washington's Crossing

All Day 7/1–7/2
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Happy 250th Birthday America!  Come celebrate America's founding with Metro and Almonte!  On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Declaration of Independence Take Home Kit

All Day 7/5–7/11
Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Happy 250th Birthday, America!  In honor of that momentous occasion, Almonte encourages adults to “unearth the story” of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence with this take home kit!  On July 4, 1776, the Declaration

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

America 250: The Declaration and Washington's Crossing

All Day 7/5–7/18
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Happy 250th Birthday America!  Come celebrate America's founding with Metro and Almonte!  On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cabinet of Curiosities

All Day 7/5–7/31
All Ages
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have you unearthed an item with a story you would like to share? Bring your interesting items--rocks, 
bones, shells, fossils, etc.--to add to the library’s cabinet of curiosities! Fill out a short message on a label 

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

Fossil Collection Seek & Find

All Day 7/5–7/31
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

The fossils meant for our library collection have gone missing! 🦴🔎 Help us complete the Fossil Collection by exploring the building and searching for all the hidden fossils in this fun seek-and-find adventure.

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 "All Ages" group

America 250: The Declaration and Washington's Crossing

All Day 7/19–7/31
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Happy 250th Birthday America!  Come celebrate America's founding with Metro and Almonte!  On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.