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Time	Sun (8/24)	Mon (8/25)	Tue (8/26)	Wed (8/27)	Thu (8/28)	Sat (8/30)
All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Color of a Book Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/1–8/29 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: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Join the Ralph Ellison Library this August for a fun scavenger hunt! Look for books with specific colors on their covers. Whether you love sports or drawing, there’s a book waiting for you. Plus, you might win a prize*! 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 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 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 Teen Book Bags All Day 8/4–8/29 Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags All Day 8/25–8/30 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 Playtime (Birth-PreK) 9:30am–10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (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 Playtime (Birth-PreK) 9:30am–10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (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 State Fair Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
10 am		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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Playtime (Birth-PreK) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (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–11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Playtime (Birth-PreK) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (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 State Fair Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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 AB (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 Playtime (Birth-PreK) 10:00am–10:30am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (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!
11 am		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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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
4 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Summerween Art Party 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages The Village Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Do you wish Halloween was already here? We do too! Here's our end-of-summer art party, with a theme that's only a little bit scary.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Urban Poets 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?	This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Children's Area (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 "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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