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Name: Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit
Start: 2024-12-11
End: 2025-01-25
Location: Bethany Library

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Branches	Almonte Library	Belle Isle Library		Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library	Choctaw Library	Del City Library	Edmond Library		Harrah Library	Midwest City Library	Northwest Library				Southern Oaks Library				Warr Acres Library		Wright Library
Rooms	Onsite (Almonte)	Programming Room (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room AB (Bethany)	Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room D (Edmond)	In-Library (Harrah)	Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)	Onsite (Northwest)	Program Room (Northwest)	Meeting Room A (Northwest)	Meeting Room B (Northwest)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Online (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Zoom (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)	Online + Curbside (Wright)
All Day				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 "Teens" group. Mystery YA Book Bundle-Further Pickup Dates 01/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/24/2025 @ 6:00pm Teens Northwest Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Do you love surprises? Are you looking to expand your reading horizons? Sign up for a mystery book bundle and receive two new YA books to keep! Books will be selected at random and may be from any genre or subject. That's the mystery part! 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 "All Ages" group. Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 01/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/31/2025 @ 6:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Book Bags All Day 1/22 - 1/31 Teens Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!	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 Spring 2025 01/21/2025 @ 12:00pm - 03/21/2025 @ 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. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing Required Seats Remaining: 75 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 "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. This event is in the "Teens" group. January STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit All Day 1/21 - 1/25 Kids, Teens Wright Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Wright Library Room: Online + Curbside (Wright) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). 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! It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
9:00am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Food Explorers Take-Home Kit 9:00am - 9:00pm Adults Almonte Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Description: Are you interested in learning about foods from different cultures and countries? Want to learn how to read a recipe or convert measurements? 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 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 household and per registration (if required). It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.																	This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginners Tai Chi 9:00am - 10:00am Adults Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere. Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health.
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9:30am								This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am 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: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 20 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!
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10:15am																		This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate Tai Chi 10:15am - 11:15am Adults Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.
10:30am													This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5) 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 Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see! 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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3:15pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Lemonade Lounge 3:15pm - 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM Event Description: Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18.
3:30pm										This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids, Teens Harrah Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Harrah Library Room: In-Library (Harrah) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Science & STEAM Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.
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4:00pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Video Games 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
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4:30pm											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. Family Gaming Night 4:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Midwest City Library Required 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: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Description: Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Family Gaming Night! Meet other game lovers, and learn how to play new games with them. We'll have a variety of tabletop and video games available and plenty of space to play them.			This event is in the "Kids" group. Coding with Dash Robots 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Unleash your coding skills with Dash Robots! Kids will dive into the world of programming through hands-on activities that are packed with fun. 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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5:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm.
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5:30pm																					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Quilting Club 5:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Bring your sewing machine and projects and quilt with friends! Don't have a machine? We have a few to borrow! Don't know how to quilt? We can get you started, or bring any needlework project to work on and enjoy the company!
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6:00pm															This event is in the "Teens" group. Pink Pony Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: "Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Girls and Boys, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!			This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult D&D 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join?
6:15pm								This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Sensory Storytime 6:15pm - 7:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Join us for an evening of stories and activities exploring our senses! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 and up with special sensory needs or for those who might need a smaller crowd.
6:30pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Vinyl Record & Art Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art! Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art! Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet Night Meet Up 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Come crochet with us! All skill levels welcome. Bring your hat kit from last month or bring your own project! Join us and share in community. Hat pattern introduces a back loop only stitch, and uses a half-double crochet.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Family Art Night 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages, Kids Del City Library Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.												This event is in the "Adults" group. U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process. 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.
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7:00pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Anime After Dark 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Choctaw Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Film & Movies Event Description: Join us on the 4th Thursday for an engaging community where anime enthusiasts aged 16 and up come together to explore the diverse world of anime and manga.
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