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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

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Name: LGBTQ+ Art Showcase
Start: 2025-06-20
End: 2025-06-30
Location: Downtown Library

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Branches	Belle Isle Library	Bethany Library	Choctaw Library	Del City Library	Downtown Library			Edmond Library		Midwest City Library	Nicoma Park Library	Northwest Library			Ralph Ellison Library			Southern Oaks Library			Warr Acres Library
Rooms	Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)	Meeting Room A (Bethany)	Meeting Room (Choctaw)	Meeting Room AB (Del City)	Onsite (Downtown)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Classroom AB (Downtown)	Meeting Room D (Edmond)	Meeting Room AB (Edmond)	Meeting Room A (Midwest City)	Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)	Onsite (Northwest)	Meeting Room AB (Northwest)	Program Room (Northwest)	Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)	Onsite (Warr Acres)	Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
All Day					This event is in the "All Ages" group. LGBTQ+ Art Showcase All Day 6/20 - 6/30 All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: We're celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in the month of June! Enjoy our exhibition from local artists and creators on display in Philomathea Hall. Submit your art by May 3: tinyurl.com/LGBTQArtShowForm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Reading Journal All Day 6/20 - 7/3 Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Color Our World - Community Art Project 06/20/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/30/2025 @ 11:45pm All Ages Northwest Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Color Our World when you come to the Northwest Library in June! Stop by the table near the Info, color and decorate one popsicle stick. These will be assembled in a collage to create a piece of Community Art!			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. License Plate Design Take Home Kit All Day 6/20 - 6/22 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/21 - 6/30 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: Games & Gaming Event Description: Come join Ralph Ellison Library for some summer fun! 🌞🎉 Participate in our Scavenger Hunt all month long in June and earn a fun, themed eraser* as a reward! 🖊️🔍 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. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Juneteenth Display 06/20/2025 @ 8:30am - 06/30/2025 @ 8:30pm 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: Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Solstice Kit All Day 6/21 - 6/27 All Ages Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Celebrate the longest day of the year with this activity kit!		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. June Mindfulness Journal 06/20/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/30/2025 @ 9:00pm 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook 06/20/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/30/2025 @ 9:00pm 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 special Juneteenth 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. PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks 06/20/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/30/2025 @ 9:00pm 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 special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
9:30am								This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Fiber Arts Group 9:30am - 11:30am Adults Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Wildlife Walks 9:30am - 10:30am All Ages Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Description: Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!
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10:00am									This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime (Birth-PreK) 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 40 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 Playtime: Summer is Here! 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: 50 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! Summer is here! Join us for a summer-SUN themed playtime featuring Summer solstice and the colors of summer! 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. Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Ralph Ellison Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Description: Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Gardening through the Heat 10:00am - 11:00am 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: OSU's Mason Huddleston will be presenting on protecting plants from the summer's perils!
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10:30am							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Make It Yours! A Sketchbook Creation Workshop 10:30am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Get hands-on and create your own custom sketchbook from scratch! Join artist Sofia Arenas for a workshop where you’ll learn to fold, collate, and staple pages into a one-of-a-kind sketchbook.
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11:00am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Larry "the Snake Guy" 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Choctaw Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM Event Description: In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.																	This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Plant Swap 11:00am - 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! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tiny Art Painting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens, Adults Belle Isle Library Required 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 Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Description: Back by popular demand! Show off your artistic talent in our Tiny Art Show. Join us to create a tiny canvas to be featured in our upcoming Tiny Art Show. We provide tiny canvases and supplies to paint; you bring creativity.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Color Our World: Relating to the work of Edgar Heap of Birds 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Description: Join us at the Bethany Library for an engaging adult workshop exploring the impactful print works of contemporary Native American artist Edgar Heap of Birds.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginning Viking Wire Weaving PART ONE 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Choctaw Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.	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 Tapestry: Block Prints 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Del 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: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Description: Join us for a community art project inspired by the exhibit, HONOR SONG, at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Create a printed fabric square using paint and foam block stamps. 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. 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. Do You Believe in Magic? Magic Show with Joe Coover! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids Edmond Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ Close-Up Grand Prix, Joe Coover has been entertaining audiences across the US and abroad for over ten years.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Escaping the Artist's Attic with Science Museum of Oklahoma 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Nicoma Park Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM Event Description: Time is ticking, and there are cryptic secrets to decipher before The Artist’s unearthly lair consumes you! Every corner of his attic holds clues, but it will take quick thinking and coordinated teamwork to piece them together and escape.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella" 2:00pm - 2:45pm 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 AB (Northwest) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 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 "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. Watercolor Coasters 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs Event Description: Come decorate coasters using sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Two coasters per registrant.		This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Art Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Get inspired at the library! Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials. 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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All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

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