BRANCH HOURS UPDATE:

From Feb. 23-26 and March 2-6, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Emergency Preparedness

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Jones Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:
From wildfires to tornadoes, Oklahoma has it all. Be ready for this year's storm season by learning emergency preparedness skills with Forest Digital Outdoors. 
 
 
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wildlife Walks

9:30am–10:30am
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Midwest City library for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Touch-A-Truck

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outside (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Kids of all ages can experience life-size vehicles and interact with community support leaders like police officers, firemen, construction workers and many more. Families will have the opportunity for hands-on exploration of many vehicles.

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 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 scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chalk the Walk

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 6, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for Chalk the Walk at Almonte Library — a colorful, creative event where kids can turn the sidewalks into a vibrant gallery of chalk art! We'll bring the chalk - you just bring your imagination and get ready to draw, doodle, and decorate.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wildlife Walks

9:30am–10:30am
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Midwest City library for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

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

Spring: Intro to Foraging

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join an engaging foraging class with Josiah Parrish, Wilderness First Responder, and Founder of ForestDigital Outdoors

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

Gardening Workshop: Moving Seedlings Outside

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us for an in-person class to talk about how your gardening year has been going and how to successfully transfer your indoor seedings to your outside garden. 

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

Spring: Intermediate Foraging

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Offsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us as Josiah Parrish, Wilderness First Responder and founder of ForestDigital Outdoors, leads a guided walk through

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

Birds & Me at Bethany Library!!

10:30am–12:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Bethany Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Chirp chirp! Join us at the Bethany Library on Saturday, April 25th, as we spread our wings with a new storytime and STEAM program!

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

Music in May

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Outdoors (The Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us in the Village Greens for live music entertainment, featuring local band Graywolf! All ages are welcome! In the event of rain, the event will move inside. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wildlife Walks

9:30am–10:30am
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 9, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Midwest City library for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Music in May

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Outdoors (The Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us in the Village Greens for live music entertainment, featuring local band Dave & the Blues Boys! All ages are welcome! In the event of rain, the event will move inside. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Music in May: Summer Reading Kickoff

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Outdoors (The Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us in the Village Greens to kick off our Summer Reading program! We'll have live music entertainment featuring local musician Jen Burns! We'll also have crafts and other fun activities-- all ages are welcome!

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

Warr Acres Library Summer Reading Kickoff

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Get ready to RAWR into a dino-mite summer of reading and activities at the Warr Acres Library!

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

Summer Reading Kickoff- Flowerbed fill-up!!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Bethany Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come by the Bethany Library on Monday, June 1st, as we kick off Summer Reading with an outdoor activity! Join us as we beautify our front flowerbed for the Summer season.