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	Bethany Library	Choctaw Library	Downtown Library	Northwest Library	Southern Oaks Library			The Village Library	Warr Acres Library		Wright Library
Rooms	Meeting Room AB (Bethany)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Atrium (Downtown)	Onsite (Northwest)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Online (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Village)	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: 11 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.
10:00am										This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs Event Description: Come play at the Warr Acres Library! 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.
10:15am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga 10:15am - 11:15am Adults Choctaw Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Description: No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!
10:30am
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm
2:15pm
2:30pm
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3:15pm
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3:45pm
4:00pm								This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm All Ages The Village Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming Event Description: It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm							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. Southern Oaks Chess Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks 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: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm

All libraries will be closed on Tuesday, 12/24 and Wednesday, 12/25.

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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit

Mystery YA Book Bundle-Further Pickup Dates

Mystery YA Book Bundle-Further Pickup Dates

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Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

Teen Book Bags

Teen Book Bags

SO's Pen Pals Spring 2025

SO's Pen Pals Spring 2025

January Creative Writing Chapbook

January Creative Writing Chapbook

January Mindfulness Journal

January Mindfulness Journal

January STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

January STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

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Playtime

Playtime

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Yoga

Yoga

Live Piano Music

Live Piano Music

Chess Club

Chess Club

Southern Oaks Chess Club

Southern Oaks Chess Club

All libraries will be closed on Tuesday, 12/24 and Wednesday, 12/25.

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