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

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Name: Conversation Hearts Scavenger Hunt
Start: 2025-02-03T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-28T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Bethany Library

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Branches	Bethany Library	Capitol Hill Library	Del City Library	Downtown Library	Edmond Library	Luther Library	Northwest Library	Ralph Ellison Library				Southern Oaks Library			The Village Library	Warr Acres Library		Wright Library
Rooms	Onsite (Bethany)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Onsite (Del City)	Atrium (Downtown)	Children’s Area (Edmond)	In-Library (Luther)	Meeting Room AB (Northwest)	Onsite (Ralph Ellison)	Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Online (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (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. Conversation Hearts Scavenger Hunt 02/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Event Description: Find silly conversation hearts that are hidden around the children's area and receive a prize! Only one prize per participant.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Black History Month - Inventors & STEAM: DIY Paper Circuit Kit All Day 2/4 - 2/28 Kids, Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be! Celebrate Black History Month with this STEAM activity! Learn about famous and popular inventions created by Garrett Morgan and other Black Inventors. 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. 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 household and per registration (if required). 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 "Kids" group. Pirate Hat Craft All Day 2/19 - 2/23 Kids Edmond Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children’s Area (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Ahoy mateys! Stop in and make yer very own swashbuckling headgear. These "aaarghts" and crafts are to promote Pages and Stages presents: Peter Pan! Enter to win tickets to OKC Broadway's Peter Pan from Feb. 3 - Feb. 28.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library is honored and excited to host librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert's curated display of African American Inventors in celebration of Black History Month. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 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: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learn about Black History Month and historical black figures whose achievements have been overlooked or underappreciated.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Scavenger Hunt- Black History Inventions All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Help us celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt throughout the library! Grab your instructions and a pencil at the reference desk.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 2/18 - 3/2 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Bookish book boxes are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your January Book Box!! Boxes are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest 2025 All Day 2/3 - 3/7 Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library 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: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Writing Event Description: 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.			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Origami Take-Home Kit 01/25/2025 @ 1:00pm - 02/25/2025 @ 1:15pm Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Origami Take Home Kit Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. (January 25th - February 25th) This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. February Creative Writing Chapbook 02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 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. February Mindfulness Journal 02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 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. February STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit All Day 2/18 - 2/22 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.
9:45am							This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Strides 360™ (Stroller workout class) 9:45am - 10:45am Birth-PreK, Adults Northwest Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Strides 360™ promises a heart-pumping workout designed to increase your endurance while also developing speed, agility, and quickness to help you sprint through mom life.
10:00am						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Birth-PreK Luther Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Luther Library Room: In-Library (Luther) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: 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.											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
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11:00am											This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. 123! Play with Me! 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
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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
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12:45pm
1:00pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. OKC Mobile Market 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Del City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Onsite (Del City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.
1:15pm
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1:45pm
2:00pm
2:15pm
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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
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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
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5:45pm

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