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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group "I Love My Library!" Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/2–9/30 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Stop by the Ralph Ellison Library to do this month's Scavenger Hunt! This month's theme is "I Love My Library" for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September!
	This event is in the "Adults" group Warr Acres Book Box 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/26/2025 @ 4:15pm Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience.
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group September Creative Writing Chapbook 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm 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 Teen Book Bags 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Freedom To Read Book Display 09/10/2025 @ 8:30am–09/24/2025 @ 8:30am 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: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Centered around Constitution day and Banned Book Week, come learn about your 1st Amendment rights and how they relate to your freedom to read through this informative book display!
		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Johnny Appleseed Take Home Kit All Day 9/22–9/28 All Ages, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Did you know Johnny Appleseed was a real person, not just a legend? Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day by making a fun craft. Supplies are all provided. You can also learn some more about apples and John Chapman. 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.
		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags All Day 9/22–9/30 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! Disclaimer(s) 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!
9 am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group 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 Baby Playtime (0-24 months) 9:30am–10:15am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
10 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Playtime (ages 3-5) 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. 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 "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: 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. 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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, 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! 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 "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Playtime (ages 1-3) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group 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 Toddler Playtime (ages 1-3) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tots Thursdays 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes: This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: 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! 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 "Birth-PreK" group Harrah Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK Harrah Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Harrah Library Room: In-Library (Harrah) 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 This event is in the "Kids" group Children's Room Open Hours 10:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! 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 "Birth-PreK" group Family Playtime 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required 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!
11 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Playtime (ages 3-5) 11:00am–11:45am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.		This event is in the "Adults" group Jones Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Jones Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Help at the Library 3:00pm–4:30pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help Event Description: If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.			This event is in the "Kids" group Read with a Park Ranger 3:00pm–3:45pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a story and activity presented by a park ranger from the National Park Service of Oklahoma City! A local park ranger will read a story or two to the kids, and lead them in a related craft or activity.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group After School Hangout 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join us every other Monday for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only! This event is in the "Kids" group Rocket Readers 4:30pm–6:00pm Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Event Description: Boost your child's reading skills with Rocket Readers (ages 5-12)! This is an in-person event where your child practice reading and comprehension skills one-on-one with volunteers.	This event is in the "Kids" group Homework & Reading Help 4:30pm–6:00pm Kids Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help Event Description: Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is through practice. 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 Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Jones Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Write your name in Elvish 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Conference Room (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Celebrate nearly nine decades since the publication of the Hobbit by learning how to write your name in the clever and beautiful scripts invented by JRR Tolkien.			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 6:30pm–8:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

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