This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible 2:00pm–3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs Event Description: Join author Quraysh Ali Lansana as he walks children through the life story of Ralph Ellison, an Oklahoma City native and important American writer.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Before Greensboro: Why the 1958 Katz Sit-In Matters Nationally with Dr. Karlos K. Hill 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Before Greensboro: Why the 1958 Katz Sit-In Matters Nationally with Dr. Karlos K. Hill 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a powerful discussion as Dr. Karlos K. Hill tells the story of the transformative sit-in movement in Oklahoma City through the words and reflections of the 13 original sit-inners.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun High Horse: The Black Cowboy Conversation 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun High Horse: The Black Cowboy Conversation 2:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Registration will close on February 22, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Join us for an enlightening event inspired by the groundbreaking documentary High Horse: The Black Cowboy.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible 10:00am–10:45am Kids Edmond Library This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible 10:00am–10:45am Edmond Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics Event Description: Join author Quraysh Ali Lansana as he walks children through the life story of Ralph Ellison, an Oklahoma City native and important American writer.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible 2:00pm–3:00pm Northwest Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading Event Description: Join author Quraysh Ali Lansana as he walks children through the life story of Ralph Ellison, an Oklahoma City native and important American writer. 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
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Gettin’ By by Makin’ Do: Women’s Lives on the Great Plains during the Great Depression”- Women's History Month 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Gettin’ By by Makin’ Do: Women’s Lives on the Great Plains during the Great Depression”- Women's History Month 2:00pm–3:00pm Northwest Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Gettin’ By by Makin’ Do: Women’s Lives on the Great Plains during the Great Depression”- Women's History Month
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Gettin’ By by Makin’ Do: Women’s Lives on the Great Plains during the Great Depression”- Women's History Month 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Gettin’ By by Makin’ Do: Women’s Lives on the Great Plains during the Great Depression”- Women's History Month 2:00pm–3:00pm Southern Oaks Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Gettin’ By by Makin’ Do: Women’s Lives on the Great Plains during the Great Depression”- Women's History Month
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu How to Write a Poem 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu How to Write a Poem 6:00pm–8:00pm Bethany Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Writing Event Description: Join Metro's first ever Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh for a fun workshop at your local library! If you’ve ever wondered how poems are made (or wanted to try writing one yourself), this beginner-f 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Brayden and The Big Test by Tisha Clay - Author Visit 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Adults Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Brayden and The Big Test by Tisha Clay - Author Visit 6:00pm–7:00pm Northwest Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest) Age Group: Kids, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading Event Description: Join us for a special read-aloud of Brayden and the Big Test, a story that explores the big feeli 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Intro to Poetry Workshop w/ Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Intro to Poetry Workshop w/ Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh 1:00pm–2:00pm Edmond Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Event Description: Whether you're a poetry lover or feel like you don't quite "get" poetry, this session is for you. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Local Poets at the Library 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Local Poets at the Library 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Join us at the Downtown Library as we celebrate Poetry Month with a reading by local poets! We have invited poets from the Oklahoma City area to come together and showcase their talents for an afternoon poetry reading.
