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The Booknerds: YA Book Boxes - Japan

09/25/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/01/2023 @ 6:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:
Sign up for your own personalized book box, filled with some great new YA reads selected just for YOU. You'll receive 2 new YA books (published in the last 1 to 1.5 years) checked out to your library card along with some fabulous fun treats. When you...

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 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.

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!

Community Read Family Book Discussion Registration & Book Pick Up

09/25/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/08/2023 @ 6:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
The book discussion will be held on Saturday, October 21st at 2 pm at the Edmond Library. It is encouraged for children in grades 3+ and their caregivers to read and discuss together. This is where you register for the event. After registering, pleas...

1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center and Metro Library are hosting a joint book club reading 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows, a memoir by celebrated Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. Pick up a free copy of 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows at the li...

Book Club -The Hacienda by Isabel Canas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Book club meets one Monday each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres meeting room. This month we will be reading The Hacienda by Isabel Canas. Copies are available at the Warr Acres Library until they are gone, or you can reserve a copy th...

Cozy Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:
Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of October we each choose ONE book from the Haunted Yarn Shop by Molly Macrae to discuss. ...

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Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

Homeschool Hangout

10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Event Description:
Calling all young readers! Join us as we discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more! Books clubs are an excellent way for children to develop language and conversation skills, solve problems, and make new friends. ...

Adult Book Subscriptions

All Day
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books! Sign up now for a Fall Adult Subscription Box and receive 1-2 librar...

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.

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!

Book Drop Jr. - Book Subscription Box

All Day
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Offsite (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Please include your fa...

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!

The Book Drop - Teen Book Box

All Day
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:
Sign up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) YA book and tons of fun bookish goodies! Pick up your personalized book box 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 - Subscription!

6:00am - 6:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 on the first Friday of every month! Register below to get started. Please include your favorite book(s), TV Show(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!

Book Club-The Hacienda by Isabel Canas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Book club meets on a Saturday each month at Warr Acres. This month we will be reading The Hacienda by Isabel Canas. Copies are available at the Warr Acres Library until they are gone, or you can reserve a copy through the catalog. ...

Community Read: Evicted

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Join us for a Community Read of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Evicted by Matthew Desmond.  In Evicted, Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a ...

1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows Book Club Meeting- Understanding and Appreciating the Art of Ai Weiwei

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:
Join us for a discussion of 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows, a memoir by celebrated Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. In collaboration with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Choctaw Library will host a discussion of the art, architecture, an...

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

Page Turners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:
Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you! Each month, we will select a different genre, such as mystery, romance, or science fiction, and then we will each choose our o...

Horror book bundles!

10/10/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/23/2023 @ 5:00pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 10th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.   Ages 18+ Horror...

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!

Community Read: Evicted

11:30am - 12:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:
Join us for a Community Read of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Evicted by Matthew Desmond. In Evicted, Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over ...

Who Was? Who Is? Series Book Club (Ages 8-12)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Owls say whoooo... So do curious kids! Join us each month as we discuss a different book from the "Who Was.../What Was..." series. After discussing our monthly book we will do a craft or activity to go along with it. Book Club meets on the 2nd Mon...

Kids' Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss a great book. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. Books chosen are usually a picture book or short chapter book that has appeal for kids 6 to 11 years old. Some copies...

Belle Isle Book Group

10:45am - 12:30pm
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Study Room E (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:
Join us once a month to discuss interesting books at the Belle Isle Book Group every 2nd Wednesday at 11am. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next. For October 11, 2023 we'll discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. Reserve you...

Book Bunch Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

This month's Zoom book club meeting we're discussing Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month....

Community Read: Evicted

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Description:
Join us for a Community Read of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Evicted by Matthew Desmond.  In Evicted, Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a ...

COMMUNITY READ: DUET FOR HOME FAMILY BOOK DISCUSSION

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Join us for the Community Read as we discuss the award winning book A Duet for Home by New York Bestselling Author Karina Yan Glaser (The VanderBeekers). A Duet for Home is a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the po...

Community Read: Duet for Home Family Book Discussion

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:
Calling all young readers! Join us for the Community Read as we discuss the award winning book A Duet for Home by New York Bestselling Author Karina Yan Glaser (The VanderBeekers). A Duet for Home is a triumphant tale of friendship, he...

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Dragon of the Red Dawn

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:
Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month (subject to change), we'll journey with Jack and Annie to an exciting new place and time. The do...

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