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August Creative Writing Chapbook

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

State Fair DIY Pennant Kit

08/18/2025 @ 12:15pm–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Come make a DIY Pennant! The kit comes with everything you need! Sign up for the State Fair Raffle for a chance to win 4 tickets!

DIY Welcome Door Sign Take-Home Kit

All Day 8/25–8/29
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Would you like a welcome sign for your front door? Come get this kit and create one yourself! Learn how to make a bow and change it out with the different seasons!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Take-Home Kit: Miniature State Fair Foods

All Day 8/25–8/30
Kids, Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Love fair food? Can't get enough sweets and snacks? Pick up this kit to create your own fair food favorites. ​Kit contains clay, pastels, and other supplies to create tiny versions of some of your favorite fair foods!

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 household and per registration (if required).

State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits

08/25/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 2:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back the State Fair of the 1940s! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Pokemon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages, Kids
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and play Pokemon together. Bring your cards and games and get ready to trade! We'll have a limited amount of Pokemon cards to hand out to start your collection. 

The Urban Poets

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits

08/26/2025 @ 9:30am–08/30/2025 @ 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Wright Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

🎡🍿🎟️Throwback Vibes Only🎟️🍿🎡

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!

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

STEAM Tuesday

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Writing
Event Description:

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

DIY Mini State Fair Food

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Some of us go to the fair just for the food! We will be creating miniature versions of our fair favorites. Using clay, pastels, and paper, learn to make teeny version of your big favorites. No experience necessary, all material supplied.

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

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Storytellers Beyond the Book

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come along with us as we explore storytelling beyond words! 

This month, we're looking at Stan Lee's comic books.

Summerween Art Party

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you wish Halloween was already here? We do too! Here's our end-of-summer art party, with a theme that's only a little bit scary. 

Karaoke Klub

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

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes at Karaoke Klub! Join us every month as we dive into a different music genre, sing your heart out, and enjoy fun snacks with friends.

State Fair Pennant Take Home Kits

All Day
Kids, Teens
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back the State Fair of the 1940s! Kit includes felt pennant, heat release decal, and fabric paint.

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.

State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits

All Day 9/2–9/8
Adults
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back the State Fair of the 1940s! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

September Creative Writing Chapbook

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

STEAM Tuesday

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Writing
Event Description:

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

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.

American Girl Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

                                                     ♥  Be a part of history!  ♥

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.

Language Learners Meetup

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Multilingual Meetup is a time for those who are learning a language, any language, to practice, learn new methods, and explore resources available to them to help them on their way.

State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits

All Day 9/8–9/14
Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back the State Fair of the 1940s! Kit includes felt pennant, heat release decal, and fabric paint.

State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits

All Day 9/8–9/14
Kids
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back to the State Fair of the 1940s! Kit includes felt pennant, heat release decal, and fabric paint.