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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paper Craft Pals (Ages 5-12)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Glitter and glue and markers and tape... these are a few of my favorite things! Join us every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM in the children's area for an hour of come-and-go craft time.  ...

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.

Cardboard Car Construction!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:
Come celebrate National Library Week and practice your engineering prowess with a fun cardboard car race! Teens will have 30 minutes to construct a small wind powered cardboard car that will race against others! ...

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.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

10:00am - 11:30am
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark.  Supplies will be provided.   Come with some designs in...

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Knitty Committee

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Join us as you finish your current project, or simply bring yarn and needles and we will help you get started! The recommended yarn for beginners is "variegated worsted weight" and size 7 or 8 needles. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Flowers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Join us at the Downtown Library for our Spring Crafternoon! We'll be making colorful giant tissue paper flowers that you can use to bring some brightness and springtime cheer to your home. It's an easy, low-stress craft that kids, teens and adults ca...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark.  Supplies will be provided.   Come with some designs in...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Watercolor Painting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
It's time for watercolor painting! Sign up today for our class by Jim Pourtorkan, local artist. All supplies provided. just bring your creativity! ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:
Welcome to the Downtown Crochet & Knit club! We are a fun group and we welcome yarn artists of all ages, crocheters and knitters alike!  Do you not have a project yet? We have supplies to get you started! We have a cart of yarn, some croc...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people? Come join us at Let's Get Crafty!  We'll meet together on the 2nd Saturday of the month to work o...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Miniature Yard Gnome

All Day 4/15 - 4/21
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Come by and pick up a Take-Home Kit to create your very own Miniature Garden Gnome! Kits are limited. Available while supplies last. ...

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.

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

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

¡Cantar Conmigo!

10:00am - 10:45am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:
¡Hola, y bienvenidos a nuestra biblioteca! Tenemos una programa nueva, y se llama "Cantar conmigo". Esa programa es mensual, donde familias que hablan espanol pueden cantar, tocar nuestros instrumentos, leer cuentas, y tener un buen tiempo con biblio...

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.

Quilting & Crafting

11:00am - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection! ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maker Mondays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Teen Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Mondays are Maker Mondays! Join us in the teen area for a different maker activity each week. No registration is required and this is a come and go event. ...
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

After School Art Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Join us for After School Art Hour at the Midwest City Library! Connect with other children and caregivers while kiddos create masterpieces. Supplies will be provided by the library. Be aware, this could get messy! ...

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 "Adults" group.

DIY Bookbinding and Personalized Bookplate

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Belle Isle Library
Registration
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Are you ready to embark on a unique journey of self-expression for the upcoming year? Dive into the world of DIY bookbinding. In this hands-on session, we'll guide you through the enchanting art of creating your very own blank notebooks, sketchbooks...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

New Knitters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:
We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! We will start with the basics and learn to knit together. Shown to reduce stress and foster a sense of calm, knitting serves as a creative outlet and can aid us in building healthy community. Join us...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome! *Materials and projects will not be provided * Ag...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Grow Together

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Hello, and welcome to Grow Together, the Downtown program that's all about plants! Join us each month as we explore a new plant project, such as growing vegetables, fascinating flowers, and the messy fun of starting your own worm compost bin!  ...

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

Catch 'em All @ the Choctaw Pokemon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:
Do you want to be one of the best Pokémon trainers? Come meet other fans and bring your Pokémon cards to partake in some old school card trading and battling among other Pokémon-related activities. Meanwhile, be sure to hop on the Pokémon Go app and ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Quilling Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:
Our group is for all quillers- beginners, experienced, or somewhere in between. All tools and supplies are provided to get you started learning the basics. If you already have your own, bring them and a project and enjoy a healing time with friends! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lemonade Lounge

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18....
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Era Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
It's Library Month!...Ready for it? Whether you are in your Fearless Era or your Reputation Era, we have an awesome program for you! For the Library Era Hangout (Taylor's Version) we will be listening to music, doing blackout poetry, and making frien...

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.