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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wellness Month Take-Home Kits All Day 8/1–8/29 Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group August Creative Writing Chapbook 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group August Mindfulness Journal 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY College Prep Take-Home Kit All Day 8/5–8/22 Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: The college admissions process can be difficult to navigate, but we offer the resources you need to make your collegiate dream a reality. Join us to learn about test prep, choosing a college, financial aid and scholarships, or the application process. Programs will offer advice from experts. Our librarians will be on hand to demonstrate the library’s free resources and help you on your journey. Build your own college preparation kit with the materials provided. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group August Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit 08/08/2025 @ 10:00am–08/29/2025 @ 11:30am Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Learn to Create a Beautiful Origami Turtle! It's easy and lots of fun. Step-by-step instructions and double-sided origami paper included in the kit.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Heart Bookmarks - Take Home Kit All Day 8/11–8/17 All Ages Warr Acres Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate National Romance Awareness Month with heart-shaped bookmarks for current read. This quick and easy craft will give you several small bookmarks to use and share with friends. Supplies needed - Scissors Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Chronicles Ch 8: Hawaij All Day Kids, Teens, Adults Luther Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Luther Library Room: Online + Curbside (Luther) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes. 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. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group LitFest Writing Journal Take-Home Kit All Day 8/11–8/17 All Ages Midwest City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Celebrate the power of storytelling with our LitFest Writing Journal Take-Home Kit! Flex your writing muscles with prompts to help you start your own stories. Take LitFest home with you and let your words shine!	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Chronicles Ch 8: Hawaij All Day Kids, Teens, Adults Jones Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Online + Curbside (Jones) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes. 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. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take Home Kit All Day 8/11–8/18 Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Come to Ralph Ellison Library and pick up your Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take-Home Kit! 🐠🎨 Perfect for kids — fun, creative, and includes everything you need to make your own colorful tropical fish. While supplies last! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Paws And Prints: Salt Dough Keepsake Kit All Day 8/12–8/18 All Ages Almonte Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit Event Description: National Dog day is the first Saturday in August and International Cat day is August 8. Celebrate your pet with a paw-some DIY project. Pick up a Paws & Prints Take-Home kit and create a lasting memory of your furry friend. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Lit Fest Roll to Write All Day 8/15–8/22 Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Get those pieces ready for Litfest by grabbing one of our take-home Kits. Roll a dice to get a prompt for your writing! LitFest is on Saturday August 23 from 10-4p at the Downtown Library. 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. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits All Day Kids, Teens Luther Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Luther Library Room: Online + Curbside (Luther) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, 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.
		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Cancelled CANCELLED! Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: COLORS All Day 8/18–8/24 Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card. Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
		This event is in the "All Ages" group State Fair DIY Pennant Kit 08/18/2025 @ 12:15pm–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group 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!

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