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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			Northwest Library			Ralph Ellison Library					Southern Oaks Library			Warr Acres Library		Wright Library
Rooms	Onsite (Bethany)	Meeting Room A (Bethany)	Onsite (Capitol Hill)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Atrium (Downtown)	Children’s Area (Edmond)	Children's Program Room C (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Northwest)	Meeting Room A (Northwest)	Program Room (Northwest)	Onsite (Ralph Ellison)	Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Online (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	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. This event is in the "Adults" group. February Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit 02/22/2025 @ 1:00pm - 03/15/2025 @ 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. (February 22nd - March 15th)		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.
10:00am							This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Family Playtime 10:00am - 10:30am 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 Event Description: 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! Please register children only. Bring the whole family!		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Amazing Animals Toddler Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting Required Seats Remaining: 59 Event Description: 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! Are you an animal lover? Jump like a bunny, build a cave like a bear, bark like a dog, and have a ball at this playtime featuring amazing animals! 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. Plant Swap - Spring Garden 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 Event Description: Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! This series features a presentation on gardening, followed by the swapping. Bring your seeds, your plants, your cuttings and propagations - if you don't want it, somebody will!
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10:30am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. OKC Mobile Market 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) 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.
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11:00am					This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Rap Workshop with Emmy Award Winner Jabee 11:00am - 12:00pm Kids, Teens Downtown Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 100 Event Description: Join Emmy-award-winning musical artist Jabee for a free rap workshop for kids and teens at the library!										This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Saturday Morning Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Description: Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!
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12:30pm																				This event is in the "All Ages" group. OKC Mobile Market 12:30pm - 1:30pm All Ages Warr Acres Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) 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.
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2:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Quick Lit Mixer 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Bethany Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Description: Are you looking for your next read? Join us for a speed-dating-style event where participants have a few minutes to chat with other book lovers about their favorite books or authors before moving to the next person.		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Magic the Gathering for Beginners 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids, Teens Del City Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering! No experience or supplies needed. 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. STEM Play: Snap Circuits & More! 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids Edmond Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM Event Description: Come explore and play with different STEM toys such as Snap Circuits, Code and Go Mouse, and more! Through play, we will learn about electricity, cause and effect, coding, and problem solving.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Paper Flower Bouquets 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Love flowers, but don't quite have a green thumb for gardening? This is the library program for you! Using paper, glue, and a little help from our Cricut machine, we'll make our own paper flower decorations. 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. Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Program Room (Northwest) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. OKC Mobile Market 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 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.							This event is in the "Adults" group. Neverland Resin Jars 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Resin fun to begin! Join us as we create some Neverland magic in a jar. We will have resin to pour into mini jars and have decoration items to add to it.		This event is in the "Kids" group. LEGO Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs Event Description: Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided. 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.
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3:00pm																This event is in the "Kids" group. STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
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