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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kick Off

All Day
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Get ready for a summer of fun, creativity, and community! Sign up for Summer Reading and explore our passive events happening throughout the library.

 

Therapy Dogs 

Belly Dancing

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Artist Take-Home Kit

All Day 6/2 - 6/6
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

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.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

PRIDE Take-Home Kit: Pride Felt Pins

All Day 6/2 - 6/9
All Ages
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take Home Kit- Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

The Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies Take-Home Kit is a fun, hands-on craft activity for all ages! This kit includes everything you need to create your own colorful dragonflies using vibrant pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and simple instructions.

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.

Library Tapestry: Sun Prints

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/16/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Join us for a community art project inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. 

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

Summer Creations - Circles, Triangles, Squares, Oh My!

06/02/2025 @ 10:00am - 06/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique arts themed craft! This week challenges your imagination. What can you create using the most basic of shapes? Build, rearrange, and re-imagine how shapes make up our world!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join the Ralph Ellison staff for a fun and creative kickoff party to Summer Reading! Create colorful art, play games, and help color your library for this year's Summer Reading theme!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Bash!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Kick Off Your Most Colorful Summer Yet at 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. 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wanderlust Travel Series: Natural Wonders of the World

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Love to travel, explore, and feed your wanderlust here at the library! Join us in our summer travel series: Part 1: The Natural Wonders of the World.

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

License Plate Design Take-Home Kit

9:00am - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

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 s

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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

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!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
The Village Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

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

Rubber Duckie Fashion Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love fashion and do you love cute little rubber ducks? Let's combine the two!

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cosplay for Beginners

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Drawing Dynamic Anatomy with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to draw and render “Dynamic Anatomy” as influenced by masters such as Burne Hogarth, Time Sale, Jack Kirby, Mark Silvestri and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitters Circle

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

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

Honor Song Community Art Tapestry

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us for a community art event inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song. Honor Song was created by Edgar Heap of Birds at Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum and is currently on display through Aug. 

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Creation Station! Collaborative Art Table

All Day 6/4 - 6/17
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

During June & July, come to the Creation Station to take part in collaborative art projects and other ways to color our world!

Activities will rotate throughout the summer.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oklahoma Butterfly Garden and Craft Kit

All Day 6/4 - 6/18
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

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.

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors

10:00am - 11:30am
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer reading kickoff event

11:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us to celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading! 

10 am - Neighborhood Arts Program

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
The Village Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come celebrate color and creativity with Science Museum Oklahoma! We’ll be making alcohol inks pool and flow on clear plastic to create vibrant bursts of color.

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 "Adults" group.

Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.