BRANCH CLOSURE:

The Harrah Library will be closed for updates from 4/13 - 5/5. 

  • Holds will be available for pickup at the Harrah Senior Center, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
  • Library items can be returned to the bookdrop at the Harrah Library, the Senior Center, or any other Metropolitan Library location.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department

5:15pm–6:30pm
Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Test Kitchen

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for Teen Test Kitchen, a monthly hands-on cooking program where we'll learn how to make easy, delicious snacks using simple tools that you already have at home.  No cooking experience needed.

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.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Sensory Safe Play Session

10:00am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a soft sensory session in a quiet, calming play space.

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 "Adults" group

Tai Chi with OU

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Discover the calming, flowing movements of Tai Chi in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department

10:00am–11:15am
Adults
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Backyard Chickens

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Interested in learning how to keep a flock of backyard chickens? Get started by joining us in this class presented by Mason Huddleston, OSU Extension Agriculture & 4-H Educator. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Tai Chi

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 28, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tia Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Get Moving with Tai Chi

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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 "Birth-PreK" group

123! Play With Me!

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

123! Play With Me!

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginners Line Dancing

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 29, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes.

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

Seed Library

9:00am–10:00am
Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Time to grow! Check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. The seed library is available before and during the 2026 growing season. Also, seed donations are accepted and welcomed!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Plant it Forward: Teen Garden Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Del City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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

OKC Mobile Market

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

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

June Mindfulness Journal

06/01/2026 @ 9:00am–06/18/2026 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fresh Start: Nutrition & You

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Bethany Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Fresh Start: Nutrition & You is a FREE program taught by Nutrition Education Assistants (NEAs) from Oklahoma State University Extension Service.

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 "Adults" group

Tai Chi with OU

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Discover the calming, flowing movements of Tai Chi in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm–1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Tai Chi

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 2, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm–1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Get Moving with Tai Chi

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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 "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for this informative presentation-- part of a series of programs that inform and support individuals, families, & communities impacted by Alzheimer's disease. 

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.

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 "Birth-PreK" group

Child Development and Autism Screening

9:00am–10:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 3, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.