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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. 

• HelpNow: Brainfuse service offering live tutoring, practice tests, and skill-building for students from elementary to high school. 

• LearningExpress Library: Study guides and practice tests for exams like GED, ACT, SAT, and more. 

• LinkedIn Learning: Self-paced video courses in business, technology, and creative skills. 

• Tumblebooks: Children's reading comprehension support with quizzes and read-aloud stories. 

Discover how these resources and more support learning at metrolibrary.org. 

Back to School Events: 

• Back to School Kit: Available throughout August at Capitol Hill Library. Pick up essential school supplies to start the year right. 

• Back to School Slime Time: Aug. 15, 4 p.m. at Bethany Library. Enjoy a hands-on slime-making activity. 

• Web Developer Bootcamp: Learn CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and more every Thursday in Aug. at 7 p.m. at Choctaw Library. 

Gardening for All Ages as a part of Metro Grows! More information at metrolibrary.org/metrogrows! 

Natural Dyes for Kids: 

• Aug. 7, 3 p.m. at Jones Library 

• Aug. 9, 10 a.m. at Choctaw Library 

• Aug. 10, 11 a.m. at Village Library 

• Aug. 14, 4 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library 

• Aug. 24, 2 p.m. at Southern Oaks Library 

• Aug. 26, 1 p.m. at Almonte Library 

Fall Budget Gardening for Kids: 

• Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m. at Luther Library 

• Aug. 19, 4:30 p.m. at Midwest City Library 

• Aug. 20, 4 p.m. at Northwest Library 

• Aug. 24, 10 a.m. at Warr Acres Library 

Family Fun at the Library 

• Family Dance Party: Aug. 2, 10 a.m. at Edmond Library. Dance and enjoy music with the whole family. 

• Dino Day: Aug. 3, 2 p.m. at Northwest Library. Learn about dinosaurs through fun activities. 

• Puzzle Palooza: Enjoy community puzzle-solving at Belle Isle Library on Aug. 4, 11, and 18 at 2 p.m. 

• Family Gaming Night: Discover new games on Aug. 22, 4:30 p.m. at Midwest City Library. 

• Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race: Compete in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition on Aug. 17, 2 p.m. at Edmond Library. 

Teen Fun at the Library 

• Teen Game Night: Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. at Del City Library. 

• Super Smash Tournament: Aug. 8, 5 p.m. at Midwest City Library and Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m. at Almonte Library. 

• Pokemon TCG League: Aug. 11 and 25, 3 p.m. at Del City Library. 

• Fandom Trivia Night: Pokémon Edition: Aug. 15, 5 p.m. at Midwest City Library. 

• Teen Take and Make Lit Kit: Aug. 13, 9 a.m. at The Village Library. 

• Teen Craft and Chat: Aug. 13, 4 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. 

• Minecraft Club: Aug. 15, 6 p.m. at Warr Acres Library. 

• Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Aug. 6, 1 p.m. and Aug. 20, 1 p.m. at Choctaw Library; Aug. 19 and 26, 5:30 p.m. at Del City Library. 

• Artsy Fartsy Club: Yayoi Kusama: Aug. 8, 3:15 p.m. at Choctaw Library. 

Fun for Anime Fans 

• Anime and Manga Club: Aug.19, 4:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Explore anime, manga, K-pop, and K-dramas. 

• Anime Club: Featuring "Erased": Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. at Edmond Library. Discover new anime and discuss manga. 

For a complete list of events and locations, visit metrolibrary.org. For media inquiries and interviews, please contact Kelly Dexter at 405-606-3755 or kelly.dexter@metrolibrary.org.