Info Magazine - December 2024
Inside the December edition of Info Magazine, you'll find:
• Family Holiday Reads
• Voices and Votes
• Handmade Holidays
• Featured Book Reviews
• OKC's Dance Legacy: The Nutcracker and Beyond
• The Worst Hard Time Revisited
• Winter Reading Preview
• November Events
Festive Crafts, Educational Fun and Family-Friendly Events at Metro Libraries This December
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November 25, 2024
Festive Crafts, Educational Fun and Family-Friendly Events at Metro Libraries This December
Looking for fun, free and educational activities this holiday season? The Metropolitan Library System offers a variety of events throughout December to bring joy and inspiration to families and guests of all ages.
Holly Jolly Holiday Events
Celebrate the season with these festive library events for little ones and for the whole family:
Letters to SantaDec. 1–21 all day | Capitol Hill Library
S...
Info Magazine - November 2024
Inside the November edition of Info Magazine, you'll find:
• Voices of Gratitude: Why We Love Our Libraries
• Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
• Ballet at the Library
• Pages to Stages
• Featured Book Reviews
• Unveiling Karen Kerr
• November Events
November at the Library: Native American Heritage Month, Library Out Loud, and OKC Ballet Events
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October 28, 2024
November at the Library: Native American Heritage Month, Library Out Loud, and OKC Ballet Events
This November, the Metropolitan Library System invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with special events, take-home kits, a library concert and holiday events in collaboration with the OKC Ballet. There’s something for everyone!
Native American Heritage Month Events & Kits
Families are invited to explore diverse Native cultures with a variety of engaging take-home kits availa...
Info Magazine - October 2024
Inside the October edition of Info Magazine, you'll find:
• Paranormal Fest 2024 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library
• Civic Engagement
• Teentober
• Author Russell Cobb and Muscogee Land
• Mini Community Book Sale
• From Punk to Preservation
• October Events
October Events at Metropolitan Libraries: TeenTober, Hispanic Heritage, Paranormal Fest, Civic Engagement, and More
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September 18, 2024
Celebrating “TeenTober” at the Library!
This October, TeenTober invites teens to connect with libraries through a range of reading options, including graphic novels and Sequoyah favorites. Resources like Oklahoma Driving Practice Tests, LearningExpress Library, and the College Blue Book are available. Teens can also enjoy digital comics, eBooks, and audiobooks on OverDrive.
Teen Events This October
Literacies Scavenger Hunt (Southern Oaks Library, Oct. 2-8)Test your skills with a scavenger ...
Info Magazine - September 2024
Inside the September edition of Info Magazine, you'll find:
• 15 Ways to Use Your Library Card, in honor of Library Card Sign Up Month
• Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library
• New Edmond YMCA/Library Complex
• Featured Book Reviews
• Alec Templeton: A Legacy in OKC's Musical Heritage
• Let's Go Back to the State Fair
• September Events
Metropolitan Library System Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with Exciting Events and Activities
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August 20, 2024
September is a month of celebration at the Metropolitan Library System as we mark both Library Card Sign-Up Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. We invite everyone to explore the many ways your library card can enhance your life with a range of engaging events and activities for all ages.
Library Card Sign-Up Month Events
Painting Party - Ralph Ellison Library, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m.
Design your own Metropolitan Library System library card inspired by artist Jacob Lawrence. ...
Senior Citizens' Events at the Metropolitan Library System
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August 20, 2024
Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month—a perfect time to discover everything your library card offers! Borrow books, access digital resources and more with ease. If you're a senior 65+ or homebound, take advantage of Library by Mail for free book delivery. The library also supports On-Site Libraries at select senior living facilities. Explore audiobooks on CD, Playaway devices, or digitally through hoopla and Libby, or join us for special events with your grandkids like National Grandparents’ Day on...
Spooky Season at Your Local Library: Kits, Crafts, and Creepy Fun for All Ages
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August 15, 2024
Libraries across the Metropolitan Library System are ready for Halloween with take-home kits and in-person events for all ages. Whether you're crafting eerie decorations or enjoying ghoulish fun, there’s something spooky for everyone this season.
Take-Home Kits: Several libraries are offering creative kits to celebrate Halloween at your own pace. Del City Library features a DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte kit available on September 3. Almonte Library offers a Monster Slime Lab kit from October 1-13, perfect for making glittery s...
August Adventures: Back-to-School Excitement at Your Library
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August 2, 2024
As the new school year approaches, the Metropolitan Library System invites guests of all ages to enjoy various events across its 19 locations. Explore the highlights below and visit metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming for more details.
Online Learning Platforms:
Creativebug: Offers thousands of arts and crafts video tutorials by expert artists. Learn painting, knitting, sewing, and more, suitable for all skill levels.
Fiero Code: Provides interactive coding lessons for ages 8-...
Info Magazine - August 2024
Inside the August edition of Info Magazine, you'll find:
• Celebrating the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library's 20th Anniversary
• LitFest
• Featured Book Reviews
• The Great Schoolhouse Race
• Back to School
• August Events
August Fun for Kids and Teens at Your Library
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July 22, 2024
Back to School with the Library!
Explore the Metropolitan Library System's digital resources just in time for the school year for school-age kids of all ages and even college students! You can also join us for in-person events to keep those noggins sharp through the whole year!
Online Learning Platforms:
Creativebug: Thousands of arts and crafts video tutorials by expert artists.
Fiero Code: Interactive coding lessons for ages 8-18.
He...
Bigfoot Habitats, Dragon Eggs & Cattle Trails: Unmissable Summer Events at Metro Libraries
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June 26, 2024
Summer is here, and so is a jam-packed calendar of events at our 19 library locations! Whether you're looking for activities for little ones, teens or adults, the Metropolitan Library System has something for everyone. Check out the highlights below and visit metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming for full details.
Fun for Kids and Families
Camp Downtown at the Downtown Library: Bigfoot Habitats for Kids – weekly crafts with new fun each week!
Create and decorate miniature Bigfoot habitats. Let your imagination run w...
Join the Summer Reading Adventure with Planetarium Shows, Live Performances, Scavenger Hunts, Alpacas and More
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May 31, 2024
Join the Metropolitan Library System's Summer Reading program June 1 to July 31! Combat the "Summer Slide" with daily reading and win prizes. You’ll find more details and a full list of events at metrolibrary.org.
June 1 Kickoff Events:
Edmond Library at 10 a.m.: Kickoff event at Shannon Miller Park featuring patriotic tunes from the 395th Army Band and cold treats from Kona Ice Northwest Library at Noon: "LEGO Summer Reading Kickoff Party" with LEGO block play, "Books Come to Life" displays by a loc...