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Zine Canteen

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

American Girl Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

                                                     ♥  Be a part of history!  ♥

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Storytime with Mariana Llanos

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

Join us for a special storytime with award-winning author Mariana Llanos! She'll share her story, Benita and the Night Creatures. After the reading, we'll make a craft and celebrate with a dance party. 

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. 

Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Jewelry Crafting: Bobbin Necklace

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Harrah Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Adults 16+ please come join us and make a necklace using sewing bobbins. This is a fun craft that will show off your love for sewing in an imaginative way. There will be a variety of materials for you to customize your necklace.

Dino Day

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM

 

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

Family Tie-Dye Fun

2:30pm–4:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate October with a fun-filled, family-friendly Tie-Dye Party! Join us to experiment with cool tie-dye techniques. Choose either a handkerchief or pencil bag to dye--perfect for adding a unique touch to your fall accessories.

2-for-1 Puzzle Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

The rules are simple--leave a puzzle, take two puzzles!

Make Your Own Animal Hand Puppets

3:00pm–4:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come hang out at Ralph Ellison Library on October 5th at 3 PM and make your own fun animal or even a monster hand puppet!

Registration is required, so don’t forget to sign up!

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. 

Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage

All Day 10/6–10/10
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our Color by Number take-home kit!

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

¡Hacer un alebrije! Actividad para llevar

10/06/2025 @ 9:00am–10/10/2025 @ 6:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebra el arte folclórico de los artisanos en Oaxaca, MX elaborando su propio alebrije. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Spooky Halloween Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit

10/06/2025 @ 9:30am–10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Come grab a Spooky Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit from Ralph Ellison Library! 

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.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Quilting & Crafting

11:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

Imagine Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Belle Isle’s Imagine Lab, where kids can explore creativity through art, science, design, and technology projects.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

STEAM Tuesday

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Writing
Event Description:

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Felting for Hispanic Heritage Month

6:30pm–8:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Participants will be making a needle felted wool soft sculpture using the theme of Hispanic Heritage with guidance from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Kids Cafe with Arts & Crafts

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

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

Make & Paint: Cosplay Props

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Bethany Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

This is a two part program! Week 2: Paint

It's time to paint and customize your prop!

This program is for teens only, ages 12-17. Please contact the library for any questions you may have. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Needle Felting: Pumpkins

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come enjoy an evening of needle felting! We will be making small pumpkins. Supplies will be provided. This is an easy craft for any level of experience in needle felting, from beginner to expert. 

Tots Thursdays

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Pumpkin Painting Party

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

It's SpoOooOkY Halloween! Join the Ralph Ellison Library in celebrating at the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Painting Party! Small pumpkins and paint supplies will be provided by the library.

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. 

Teen Art Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Hang out at the library and make art. There will be new prompts and media to use each week. All supplies will be provided. 

This is a teen program open to ages 12-17.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.