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Oklahoma County Clerk Mobile Office

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Lien Alert System

The Oklahoma County Clerk’s Lien Alert System will provide you with an automated alert whenever any document affecting the registered account is filed in the County Clerk's office.  A representative

Red Earth Cornhusk Dolls - Come-and-Go Event

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Let's celebrate Native American Heritage Month! Educators from Red Earth will teach kids ages 5 and up to make cornhusk dolls of their own to take home. Come-and-go event, while supplies last. 

Masquerade Masks for Teens

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

Masquerade! Paper faces on parade! Embrace the Phantom of the Opera by joining us to make paper masquerade masks. For teens in grades 6 - 12. All supplies provided.

Painting Miniature Art: Kids/Teens

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Kids and Teens, please join us in painting tiny canvasses on tiny easels!!! Show us your creativity! (This is a fun craft and can be messy.)

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.

Children Reading to Dogs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

LEGO Free Build!

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Let your imagination soar and come create with LEGOS!

 

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.

Anime Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! Experience anime in the company of other anime enthusiasts.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

CANCELLED: Scrapbooking Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

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!

Family Game Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It's International Gaming Month! Join us at the library to play classic favorites like Uno, Connect Four, Apples to Apples and more! Board games promote creativity and foster positive skills like sportsmanship and logical reasoning.

Positive Parenting Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Registration Required
Event Description:

This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting. 

Topics Include: 

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!

Autumn Stamp Making

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

Join local artist Milo Hanson at the Bethany Library for a seasonal stamp making workshop! You will 

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.

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

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!

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del inglés en esta clase posible gracias a Community Literacy Centers. Esta clase de nivel introductorio se reúne todos los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00pm.

Podcasting 101: Production and Audio

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

You have learned the basic steps of starting your podcast, now what do you do? 

Teen Game Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

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!

U.S. Citizenship

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
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.

Book Drop Jr.

All Day
Kids
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Offsite (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) novel or chapter book and fun book goodies, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

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!

Teen Book Drop

All Day
Teens
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign-up for a featured book box containing a selected YA book and a fun surprise, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Register below to get started.

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!

Adult Book Drop

9:00am–6:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign up for an Adult Book Drop box containing a selected book and surprises. Your box will be ready for pick up at Del City Library!

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!