Week Calendar

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:

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

Learn to create beautiful wall decor with clay. 

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!

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!

Love fair food? Can't get enough sweets and snacks? Come create your own fair food favorites using clay, pastels, and other supplies!  Learn to make tiny versions of funnel cakes, cotton candy,  and more!

Join us at the Northwest Library for an introductory woodcarving workshop designed for adults with no prior experience.

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Kids ages 5-10 will be transported through a magical art experience using florescent paints and black lights.  Combining storytelling, music, and visual effects art educator Eisha Ashley will inspire participants to create their own vibra

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

Some of us go to the fair just for the food! We will be creating miniature versions of our fair favorites. Using clay, pastels, and paper, learn to make teeny version of your big favorites. No experience necessary, all material supplied.

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 teens in grades 6 - 12.

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

Vision boards are a powerful tool to visualize your goals and make them a reality.

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!

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

The Dog Days of Summer continue!

Come join us and share the love by making some toys and items for furry pals in need!

Teens, did you rip your favorite t shirt? Got a small hole in those jeans you love? Join us and learn how to repair clothes by decorating them with embroidery!

Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

This is the 6:00-6:40 PM SESSION. 

Join us for Chalk the Walk at Almonte Library — a colorful, creative event where kids can turn the sidewalks into a vibrant gallery of chalk art! We'll bring the chalk - you just bring your imagination and get ready to draw, doodle, and decorate.

This is the 6:45-7:25 PM SESSION. 

Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss a great book. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. This month we will be discussing Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney.

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!   We will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe?

Create glowing constellations on canvas with LED lights in this hands-on program! Explore astronomy and unleash your creativity by designing illuminated star patterns. Perfect for teens who love art and science!

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program just for teens! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to learn some new skills and create a project of your own.

Come crochet with us! All skill levels welcome. We will be making a water bottle bag. Kits available while supplies last. One kit per person. 

This is the 7:30-8:10 PM SESSION.