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Due to maintenance, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library is closed from Wednesday, August 27 through Friday, August 29.

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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm 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, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.
	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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Constitution Day: Make Your Own Constitution Take-Home Kit All Day 9/15–9/21 Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate this Constitution Day by putting together a handy-dandy pocket constitution! The steps will walk you through assembling pre-printed pages, decorating the cover, and staining the leaflets with tea to give them an aged appearance. 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. 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! 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 Constitution in Calligraphy Take-Home Kit All Day 9/15–9/22 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Event Description: This Constitution Day, discover the art behind the United States Constitution by exploring the calligraphy of the original document.
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hispanic Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 9/15–10/10 Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with a Trivia Challenge! 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
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group DHS Resource Help 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Del City Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Study Room 2 (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!
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1 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Room 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Nicoma Park Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Room 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Nicoma Park Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group Pink Pony Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: "Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!
3 pm							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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Estate Planning Conversations 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education Event Description: Drop in for a free, confidential one-on-one session with an attorney.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Alzheimer's Support Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 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 "Adults" group U.S. Citizenship 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education Event Description: Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.