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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 Santa
  Dec. 1–21 all day | Capitol Hill Library
  Send your holiday wishes directly to the North Pole! 
   
• Hot Chocolate & Coffee for Cowboy Christmas
  Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. | Wright Library
  Warm up with free hot chocolate or coffee for all ages before and after the Stockyard's City Cowboy Christmas Parade.
   
• Around the World: Holidays
  Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. | Downtown Library
  Explore global holiday traditions through crafts and activities for kids, geared toward ages 5-11.
   
• Reindeer Games
  Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. | Del City Library
  Enjoy games, carols and crafts for all ages. Registration is required.
   
• Joyfest
  Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. | Almonte Library
  Celebrate winter traditions worldwide with crafts, games and treats for all ages.
   
• Ye Olde Village Yuletide
  Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. | Village Library
  Step back in time with medieval crafts and activities for all ages.
   
• Kids' Holiday Shoppe
  Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. | Southern Oaks Library 
  Give kids the joy of picking out free gifts for their loved ones. With help from library staff, children can choose two small, adult-oriented goodies to surprise family members. Signup is required and spots are limited—visit the Information Desk or call (405) 631-4468 ext. 3 to reserve a time slot. 
   
• A Holly Jolly Storytime
  Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. | Edmond Library
  Enjoy festive tales, songs and activities, geared toward preschool-aged children.
   
• Classic Swing Big Band: Holiday Edition
  Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. | Northwest Library
  A lively jazz performance of holiday favorites for all ages. 

Holiday Events for Adults

• Tales from the Silver Screen: The Muppet Christmas Carol
  Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. | Edmond Library
  Watch a classic holiday film with popcorn.
   
• Ugly Sweater Party for Adults
  Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. | Belle Isle Library
  Celebrate with games, food and festive cheer in your ugliest sweater.
   
• Santa’s Workshop
  Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. | Del City Library
  Make handmade gifts at this creative workshop.

Holiday Crafting Events

Make this season extra special with hands-on Christmas crafts:

For Kids:

• Holiday Cocoa Jars
  Dec. 5, 6 p.m. | Bethany Library
  Decorate personalized cocoa jars with treats.
   
• Holiday Zines for Teens and Tweens
  Dec. 7, 11 a.m. | Southern Oaks Library
  Craft a holiday-themed zine with stories and drawings.
   
• Guided Acrylic Painting for Teens
  Dec. 7, 2 p.m. | Midwest City Library
  Paint a festive scene with step-by-step instruction.
   
• Take-and-Make Felt Ornament Kits
  Dec. 9–15 | Edmond Library
  Pick up a kit to make your own felt ornament.
   
• Winter Crafts
  Dec. 10 and 17, 10 a.m. | Bethany Library
  Create winter-themed crafts, geared toward children 3-7 years old. 
   
• Winter Whittle Soap Carving
  Dec. 11, 4 p.m. | Choctaw Library
  Learn soap carving and make winter creations.
   
• Paper Mosaic Holiday Cards
  Dec. 12, 3:15 p.m. | Choctaw Library
  Design holiday cards using paper mosaics.
   
• Resin Ornaments
  Dec. 12, 5 p.m. | Midwest City Library
  Make custom ornaments with resin, geared toward teens. 
   
• Paperclay Ornament Making
  Dec. 14, 10 a.m. | Warr Acres Library
  Create personalized paperclay ornaments for all ages using cookie cutters, acrylic paints, yarn and magnetic tape.
   
• Make Your Own Snowflake Take-Home Kit
  Dec. 16-20, all day | Almonte Library
  Kids can create unique snowflake ornaments at home with popsicle sticks, glitter glue, paint and sequins for a fun winter craft.
   
• Winter Wonderland House Craft-Kit
  Dec. 17–23, all day | Capitol Hill Library
  Craft a charming winter wonderland house kit, made with cardstock for all ages. 

For Adults:

• Deck the Bottles: Christmas Wine Bottle Upcycling
  Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. | Edmond Library
  Transform wine bottles into holiday decorations. Registration is required.
   
• Cross-Stitch Ornaments
  Dec. 8, 3 p.m. | Southern Oaks Library
  Learn cross-stitch to create holiday ornaments, perfect for beginners. Registration is required.

Winter Break Experience Passes

This Winter Break, borrow free passes for entry to Oklahoma City’s top attractions, including the American Banjo Museum, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma Firefighters Museum, Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum, Oklahoma History Center and Museum of Osteology. These passes provide free admission for up to four people and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes can be checked out at participating library locations, and each pass is valid for up to one week. Availability may vary, so be sure to call ahead to confirm the availability of specific passes. For more details and to reserve your passes, please call 405-231-8650 or visit metrolibrary.org/experience-passes.