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Bakery Ballot Box

All Day9/5 - 9/29
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Visit Almonte's temporary site to vote for the best dessert and learn of local voting opportunities. Primaries will be held until September 15th, with early voting beginning on Sept.16 and General Election votes will be gathered through September 30t...

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

PUMPKIN SCAVENGER HUNT

All Day10/1 - 10/8
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:
Come spot the pumpkins hiding around the library and win a prize. Limited to once per guest. Passive activity all month long! ...

Fresh StART Homeless Alliance Showcase

All Day10/2 - 10/8
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Fresh stART is an open-studio art program designed to provide people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City with a supportive environment for creating art. It operates twice a week at the Homeless Alliance Day Shelter.  View artwork from ...

Fresh StART Homeless Alliance Opening Event

October 5, 2023
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Join us for an opening reception to the Fresh StART exhibit on display in the Downtown Library Atrium. Meet the artists and learn more about the program and homeless services in Oklahoma County. Light refreshments will be served.  Fresh ...

Community Read: Evicted

October 7, 2023
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 ...

Fresh StART Homeless Alliance Showcase

All Day10/10 - 10/24
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Fresh stART is an open-studio art program designed to provide people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City with a supportive environment for creating art. It operates twice a week at the Homeless Alliance Day Shelter.  View artwork from ...

PUMPKIN SCAVENGER HUNT

All Day10/10 - 10/31
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:
Come spot the pumpkins hiding around the library and win a prize. Limited to once per guest. Passive activity all month long! ...

Community Read: Evicted

October 15, 2023
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

October 16, 2023
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: Evicted

October 21, 2023
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, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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

October 23, 2023
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Offsite (Almonte) Temp.
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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...

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

Community Read: A Duet for Home Family Book Discussion

October 23, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 power o...

Paranormal Fest

October 28, 2023
11:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Live Performances & Entertainment, Storytimes
Event Description:
Join us at the Downtown Library for our sixth annual Paranormal Fest, featuring guest experts, vendor booths, children's programming, and a movie marathon!...

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

Paranormal Fest: Vendor Fair

October 28, 2023
11:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
Interested in browsing some oddities or stocking up on your witchcraft supplies? Perhaps learn more from your local ghost hunter or tarot reader? Join us in our vendor fair where you can peruse and ask all of your burning questions....

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

Capitol Hill Haunted House

October 30, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:
It's that time of year! Join the Capitol Hill Library for its annual Haunted House! This come-and-go event will feature a room of terror for the thrill seekers, and a calm craft and hangout room (including a greenscreen!) for everyone! Parents please...

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.

Fall I-Spy Wall

All Day11/1 - 11/22
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Visit Almonte for a wall sized I-Spy display! Complete sections to win treats while supplies last.  Display is at Almonte's temporary location - Trinity Lutheran Church 5701 S May Ave, OKC 73119 ...

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

LEGO MOC Christmas Village - Teens & Adult

November 30, 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:
Christmas fun is coming a little early this season. Register now for the Southern Oaks Library LEGO night on November 30th at 6:30pm. Adults and teens, we need your help in creating a Christmas Village that will be featured in our big library disp...

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.