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Name: LitFest Take Home Kits
Start: 2023-08-01T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-08-31T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Belle Isle Library

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Rooms	Onsite (Almonte)	Online (Almonte)	Onsite (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)	Onsite (Bethany)	Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Study Room 1 (Del City)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Onsite (Downtown)	Sequoyah Conference Room (Downtown)	Children's Program Room (Downtown)	Online (Edmond)	Onsite (Edmond)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	In-Library (Harrah)	Online + Curbside (Midwest City)	Family Place (Midwest City)	Meeting Room A (Midwest City)	Meeting Room B (Northwest)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)	Online (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (The Village)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Onsite (Wright)	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Take-Home Kit: Celestial Bodies All Day 8/1 - 8/31 All Ages Almonte Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Woman's Astronomy Day recognizes the contributions female astronomers through history. Celebrate with this kit by creating a decorative celestial body and learning more about their achievements. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer	This event is in the "Kids" group. Take-Home Kit: Pasta and Playdough Sculptures 08/28/2023 @ 9:00am - 09/01/2023 @ 6:00pm Kids Almonte Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Online (Almonte) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: What happens when you combine colorful pasta with squishy playdough? Just imagine the pasta-bilities! Each kit will come with a variety of colored pasta shapes and playdough to use as "glue" for your creation! Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer	This event is in the "Teens" group. LitFest Take Home Kits 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Teens Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Onsite (Belle Isle) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Take Home Kits Printable Kits: Create Your Own Comic!		This event is in the "Teens" group. LitFest Take Home Kits 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Teens Bethany Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Take Home Kits Printable Kits: Create Your Own Comic!					This event is in the "Teens" group. LitFest Take Home Kits All Day 8/1 - 8/31 Teens Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Take Home Kits Printable Kits: Create Your Own Comic!			This event is in the "Adults" group. LitFest Adult’s Creative Writing Booklet 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Adult’s Creative Writing Booklet This event is in the "All Ages" group. LitFest Create Your Own Comic! 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm All Ages Edmond Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online (Edmond) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Create Your Own Comic! This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. LitFest Creative Writing Paper Predictor 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Creative Writing Paper Predictor ! This event is in the "Teens" group. LitFest Teen’s Creative Writing Booklet 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Teens Edmond Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online (Edmond) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Teen’s Creative Writing Booklet	This event is in the "Teens" group. LitFest Take Home Kits: Roll-a-Write! 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Teens Edmond Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Onsite (Edmond) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Take Home Kits: Roll-a-Write!				This event is in the "Teens" group. Fall Teen Book Box Registration All Day 8/1 - 8/31 Teens Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well this is just like that, except for free! And with library books! Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help! This event is in the "Kids" group. Take & Make Kit: Apple Tree Craft 08/28/2023 @ 9:00am - 09/02/2023 @ 5:00pm Kids Midwest City Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: School is in session and autumn is just around the corner (we hope)! Come grab a super cute apple tree craft from the Midwest City Library! Our take & make kits help kiddos improve motor skills and learn to follow step by step directions. Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.						This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. SO's Pen Pals Fall 2023 07/24/2023 @ 10:00am - 09/02/2023 @ 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Description: Adults, Teens, Kids! Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. LitFest Take Home Kits 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults The Village Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Onsite (The Village) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Take Home Kits Create Your Own Comic!	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. August Mindfulness Journal 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Creative Writing Chapbook 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: 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! This event is in the "All Ages" group. LitFest Take Home Kits 08/01/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2023 @ 9:00pm All Ages Warr Acres Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: LitFest Take Home Kits Printable Kits: Create Your Own Comic!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. LitFest Take Home Kits All Day 8/10 - 8/31 All Ages Wright Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wright Library Room: Onsite (Wright) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Drop by the library and ask staff for one of our LitFest Take Home Kits! We have several to choose from! Printable Kits: Create Your Own Comic!
9:00am								This event is in the "Adults" group. DHS Resource Help 9:00am - 5:00pm Adults Del City Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Study Room 1 (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Homeless Alliance Housing Assistance 9:00am - 5:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Sequoyah Conference Room (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs Event Description: Need help with housing assistance? Come meet with our Homeless Alliance Housing Navigator!
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9:30am															This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This session is recommended for older 3s and up. Younger and older siblings are always welcome.
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10:00am				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Art Time 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Join us with your preschooler as we play with arts and crafts. Projects are process based and are designed to help kids with their fine motor skills, self expression, and many other valuable concepts. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.								This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Music Monday! 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Family Programs Event Description: Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings and children of all ages are always welcome.							This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.										This event is in the "Adults" group. Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Library Online Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 484 Event Description: Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.
10:15am
10:30am															This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This session is recommended for older 3s and up. Younger and older siblings are always welcome.										This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.
10:45am
11:00am												This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Music Monday! 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Family Programs Event Description: Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings and children of all ages are always welcome.							This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Quilting & Crafting 11:00am - 2:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!
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1:00pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Tai Chi 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Choctaw Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Description: Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls.
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4:00pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Tech Help 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Description: Need help downloading apps or books to your mobile device? Need to learn how to search the internet?											This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled STEM CLUB: CIRCUIT CIRCUS 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids, Teens Harrah Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Harrah Library Room: In-Library (Harrah) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for an exciting and fun way to learn about designing and building models of working electrical circuits.
4:15pm
4:30pm																This event is in the "Kids" group. The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Night of the New Magicians 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Description: Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series by Mary Pope Osborne. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer				This event is in the "Kids" group. Book Tasting (4th - 6th) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Expand your readers' palates with a book tasting. You will be able to "taste" or sample 4 - 5 books to find your next great read and maybe a book or two that you thought you'd never look at.
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6:30pm									This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Maker Studio 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens Del City Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Explore 3D printing, robotics, coding, and more in this open maker lab.												This event is in the "Adults" group. NW Chat & Sip Society Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Description: Do you believe in the power of reading, the importance of literacy, and the fact that books should be as inclusive and diverse as readers are? Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
6:45pm
7:00pm																							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Urban Poets 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?
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