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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 wild as you build tiny homes for the elusive creature.

• July 2 at 1 pm
• July 5 at 10 am
• July 6 at 2 pm

Camp Downtown at the Downtown Library: Forest Wind Chimes – weekly crafts with new fun each week!
Join us to make beautiful forest-themed wind chimes as a family.

• July 12 at 10 am
• July 13 at 2 pm
• July 16 at 1 pm            

Discovery Backpack Exploration with Oklahoma 4-H
Explore eco and health literacy backpacks with fun activities led by Oklahoma 4-H.

• Downtown Library: July 9 at 1 pm
• Bethany Library: July 16 at 6 pm

Children Reading to Dogs
Enhance your child’s reading skills in a comforting environment by reading to dogs. Various sessions are available across multiple libraries.

• Specific dates and times at different libraries throughout July

Dragon Eggs Take and Make Craft
Create and decorate fantasy dragon eggs with our take-and-make kits, perfect for ages 6-9.

• Edmond Library: July 8-14, all day

Cotton: Sustainable Fabric from a Seed
Learn about the cotton cycle and its diverse uses beyond fabric. Suitable for all ages.

• Warr Acres Library: July 27 at 12:30 pm

Extreme Animals
Discover an array of extreme animals with live presentations. No registration is required.

• Edmond Library: July 29 at 2 pm

Snake Events

• Herp and Invert Exhibit: Explore reptiles and invertebrates up close.
  • Midwest City Library: July 10 at Noon
• Larry the Snake Guy: Encounter reptiles and enjoy fun crafts.
  • Choctaw Library: July 25 at 11 am
• Snakes at the Library: Learn fascinating snake facts with Larry Daniel.
  • Almonte Library: July 29 at 6 pm

 

Engaging Programs for Teens

UShine! Building Strong Mental Health
Learn about building and maintaining strong mental health through the Healthy Habits program.

• Edmond Library: July 29 at 2 pm

Build a Solar Oven
Create a solar oven and bake cookies using the power of the sun.

• Northwest Library: July 6 at 2 pm

Teen D&D
Join our Dungeons and Dragons sessions led by librarians and peers. All skill levels are welcome.

• Choctaw Library: July 2 and July 16 at 1 pm

Teen Take and Make Lit Kit
Reserve a kit inspired by "Nic Blake and the Remarkables." Supplies are limited, so pick up your kit promptly.

• The Village Library: July 9, all day

Anime and Manga Club
Dive into anime, manga, K-pop, and more. Enjoy Asian snacks and crafts.

• Ralph Ellison Library: July 8 and 22 at 4:30 pm

Greek Mythology Escape Room
Team up to solve puzzles and escape the Labyrinth in this interactive escape room.

• Ralph Ellison Library: July 12 at 1 pm

Teen Craft and Chat
Join us for crafts, friends, and fun.

• Ralph Ellison Library: July 9 and 23 at 4 pm

 

Special Museum Programs

This summer, our collaboration with local museums brings exciting programs for all ages. For full details, visit bit.ly/2024SummerReadingMuseumAdventures.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

• Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Design: Participate in art activities centered around costume design.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

• Western Legends and Modern Legacies: Enjoy Western legends and a poetry session with the Society of Urban Poets.
• The Reading Roundup: Storytelling sessions featuring a cowboy sharing Wild West tales.
• Cattle Trails and Branding: Explore artifacts and read stories about the Wild West.

Contemporary Arts Center

• Adventures in Needle-felting: Create wool sculptures.
• Adventures in Embroidery: Learn basic embroidery stitches.
• Adventure Kites: Create and fly your own kites.

Science Museum of Oklahoma

• The Case of the Cult of Awgdoeodd: Engage in a spooky game of wits and STEM techniques.
• Would You Survive?: Test your survival instincts with games and tasks.
• Stacks of Adventure: Enjoy hands-on STEAM and literature programs.
• Sensory Scavenger Hunt: Explore the five senses in a sensory scavenger hunt.
• Find Your Way: Join a navigation and teamwork program.
• Anti-Dragon Defense Systems: Learn about engineering and projectile speed in a fun, interactive way.

 

Unique Events for Adults

Swing and Foxtrot Dance Adventure
Join Femeya Cole from Adelante Dance Studio for a fun-filled dance session featuring Swing and Foxtrot.

• Edmond Library: July 29 at 2 pm

The Great Puzzle Race
Compete in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of up to four people will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle within 90 minutes.

• Midwest City Library: July 6 at 1 pm

Neighborhood Arts Performances

Enjoy diverse performances in music, dance, drama, and more through July 27. View the full schedule at metrolibrary.org/neighborhoodarts.

Weekly Performance Schedule:

• Mondays: Northwest, Southern Oaks, Harrah Senior Center, Midwest City Libraries
• Tuesdays: Ralph Ellison, Almonte, Downtown Libraries
• Wednesdays: Bethany, Del City, Belle Isle, Choctaw Libraries
• Thursdays: Edmond, Jones, Capitol Hill, The Village Libraries
• Fridays: Nicoma Park, Rodeo Cinema, Warr Acres Libraries
• Saturdays: Scissortail Park Farmers Market

 

About the Metropolitan Library System: The Metropolitan Library System provides library services for Oklahoma County’s 800,000 residents. The system’s 19 locations receive 5.4 million visits each year with combined checkouts of more than 10 million. Digital resources are available 24/7. at metrolibrary.org.

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