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Name: Grow Yourself Interactive Display
Start: 2025-01-02
End: 2025-01-19
Location: Grow Yourself Interactive Display

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Rooms	Onsite (Almonte)	Meeting Room AB (Bethany)	Children's Area (Bethany)	Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Online + Curbside (Edmond)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)	Program Room (Northwest)	Meeting Room B (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (The Village)	Meeting Room AB (Village)	Meeting Room A (Village)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)	Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Grow Yourself Interactive Display All Day 1/2 - 1/19 All Ages, Adults Almonte Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, Health & Wellness Event Description: Start the New Year with a focus on health and mental wellness at our library's "Grow Yourself" display! 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 "All Ages" group. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit All Day 12/11 - 1/25 All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government "of, by and for the people," and how each generation since continues to question how to form "a more perfect union." From the revolution and suffrage, to civ		This event is in the "All Ages" group. MLK Jr. I have a Dream! Passive Program 01/08/2025 @ 1:00pm - 01/19/2025 @ 5:45pm All Ages Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a Dream for a better community, nation, and world. What are your dreams? In Celebration of MLK Day, help fill the Library with Dreams.			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Paper Plate Snowman Take and Make for Ages 2-5 All Day 1/13 - 1/19 Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Description: I don't know if we'll have snow outside but let's make a snowman inside! Disclaimer(s) 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! It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Make: -- Hand Warmers -- Ages 10-18 All Day 1/13 - 1/19 Kids, Teens Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Description: Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead. 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. 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. Winter Paper Towel Roll Craft, 6-9 Years All Day 1/13 - 1/19 Kids Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 30 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. 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Making Straw Rockets Take Home Kit All Day 1/13 - 1/20 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go as far as the James Webb Telescope with your rocket. Color and cut out, attach a straw, and make it fly! 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dolly Day Bracelets -Take Home Kit 01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/18/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Celebrate Dolly Parton's upcoming birthday by grabbing a bracelet-making kit at Southern Oaks Library!		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Take & Make Lit Kit All Day Teens The Village Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Onsite (The Village) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Description: Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! These Lit Kits include supplies for fun activities inspired by books on the Intermediate or High School Sequoyah list. Supplies are limited. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. January Creative Writing Chapbook 01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. January Mindfulness Journal 01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit 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 "Kids" group. Pages & Prose Parcels 01/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids Warr Acres Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 12. 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. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needlepoint Bookmark for Your Winter Reading Tomes - Take Home Kit All Day 1/13 - 1/18 Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Time to create a retro bookmark for use during the library's Winter Reading Program and beyond. This kit will have you creating a beautiful bargello inspired bookmark with plastic canvas and yarn in no time. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
9:00am																	This event is in the "Adults" group. Plants and Plans 9:00am - 9:00pm Adults The Village Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Onsite (The Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Description: Plan your lunch and plant your (future) lunch! Disclaimer(s) Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
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9:30am					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes 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 event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos) 9:30am - 10:15am Birth-PreK Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Program Room (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! 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. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
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10:00am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! 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. Art Time 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Del City Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Description: Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art. 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. Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes 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. 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homeschool Coding Club 10:00am - 11:30am Kids, Teens Warr Acres Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Join the Warr Acres Homeschool Code Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more! 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
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10:30am					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes 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 event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddler Time (Ages 1-3) 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Program Room (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! 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. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
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11:00am										This event is in the "Adults" group. Tai Chi 11:00am - 11:45am Adults Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Disclaimer(s) The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
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11:30am																This event is in the "Adults" group. Southern Oaks Book Club 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library. New members are always welcome! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month.
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2:00pm																		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Kid Questions, Doc Answers: Meet Future Pediatricians 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Birth-PreK, Adults The Village Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Adults Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Curious about your child's growth and well-being? Join us at the library for an informative Q&A session with pediatric residents. Get expert insights on child development, health, and behavior in a casual, friendly environment.
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2:30pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen D&D 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Choctaw Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Event Description: Calling all adventurers! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons at the Choctaw Library. Newbies, novices, and experts welcome.
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4:30pm									This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Power Hack! Coding Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this spring ready for a brand-new group of coders to join us for this six-week for coding club. 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. LEGO Club (Ages 5-12) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:30PM for LEGO Club. Use your imagination and create your own design or participate in our monthly construction challenge. We supply the LEGO blocks, you bring the creativity. 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Perler Beads 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.						This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Coding Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Kids, Teens Warr Acres Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Join the Warr Acres Coding Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more! 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
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6:00pm																			This event is in the "Adults" group. Vision Boards- Visualize Your 2025 Goals 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults The Village Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Description: Focus on this year's goals with a vision board! Got plans to transform yourself and your life this year? Create your path to a new you with a vision board. It's crafting with a purpose of self-improvement.
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6:30pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Sunset Yoga 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Del City Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Let the stress of the day melt away by joining us for sunset yoga. This class is a combination of meditation and gentle, restorative movements. No prior yoga experience is necessary. 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. The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
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