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National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets integral role in our culture and celebrates the joy, expressiveness, and delight of poetry. Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that typically

Turn your little one's bathtime into a sensory experience!

This kit comes with

Create your very own Easter Egg Ornament with this special take home kit. 

Available while supplies list.

Limit 2 per family.

New to poetry but don't know where to start? Try blackout poetry! The kit includes pages and markers, and that's all you need!

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

Exercise your creativity by joining the 2023 Kids Earth Day Art Contest! We're now accepting submissions from artists ages 5-12 in the following categories:

Sign up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) novel or chapter book and fun book goodies, then pick up your personalized book box at Del City Library on the first Friday of every month!

Sign up for a featured book box containing a new(ish) YA book and tons of fun bookish goodies! Pick up your personalized book box the first Friday of every month. Register below to get started.

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books.

April 3rd-9th is National Wildlife Week! Teens, celebrate by making your own cute, wildlife-inspired keychain! Kit includes everything you'll need to make either one owl or one mushroom felt keychain.

Swing by the Midwest City Library to pick up a pipe cleaner snail craft kit! The kit includes almost all the supplies your kiddo will need to make their very own adorable and snuggly snail! All you'll need is a pencil and maybe a ruler.

Swing by the Midwest City Library to pick up a paper bunny craft kit just in time for Easter! The kit includes supplies your child will need to make their very own happy bunny! You will need liquid glue, scissors, and a marker.

Pick up a free miniature canvas, create your masterpiece at home, then bring it back to be displayed in our tiny art show! 

These grab bag style take home kits will include everything you need to get started creating your own art journal. Use supplies provided to follow the daily prompts and build your own journal full of creativity! 

Starting April 4, caregivers can pick up 123! Play With Me! take home kits to engage children 0-3 at home. Take home kits focus on gross motor play, music, puzzles or art exploration. Supplies available on a first come first serve basis.

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Let's take our next trip around the world - through art!