All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/30.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Tai Chi

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Registration closes 02/04/2020 and you must attend the first two sessions to be enrolled in the class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Regional Food Bank/NE OKC Food Insecurity Work-Group

9:00am - 10:00am
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Regional Food Bank representatives meeting with concerned citizens of NE OKC to discuss the possibility of a regional food distribution center located in NE OKC.  Further discussion regarding food insecurities and the food desert which curren

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Baby Playtime

9:30am - 10:30am
Birth-PreK
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
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!

This program is perfect for young children. We will share short books together and sing songs and do motions with parents help. Suggested ages 0-2. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Basic Reading

9:30am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Reading Help
Event Description:

Adults and teens, ages 16 and older, can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Musictime

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at the library! Come with your child to sing, move, and create beautiful music.

This program is held on the second Thursday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Jones Library
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

This month we are reading Breakdown by Jonathan Kellerman! There are available copies at the Jones Library if you would like to join our book club!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Childhood Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Total Wellness with OCCHD

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour every week for eight weeks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Toddler Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
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!

This program is best suited for students who can follow basic song movements and listen to slightly longer stories. Suggested ages 2-6.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

WRITING CLUB FOR SENIORS

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

Are you currently writing a memoir and find yourself stuck? Come to writing club where you can bring sections of your writing to read aloud and receive feedback from experienced writers in your very own community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Tai Chi

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Nicoma Park Library
Required
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Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cardboard Arcade Challenge

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Whack a Mole, SkeeBall, and air hockey enthusiasts, join us to build our own cardboard arcade! Compete to see who can design the most functional games and make your way through all our cardboard creations! This is a teen program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discovering Graphic Novels

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Whether you’re new to the world of graphic novels or have been reading them ever since you can remember, come join others as we explore the world from the far future to distant planets outside of our solar system and beyond.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Full STEAM Ahead

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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!

Hear ye! Hear ye! With a bit of code and creativity, this month we'll be using Sphero robots to make our own knights and have them battle in a joust.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Minecraft IRL

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

You’ve played enough Minecraft on a screen, now it’s time to play it in real life! Construct a life-size torch,
make a bow and arrow, code with ”redstone”, and much more. Show off your crafting skills and work with

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Offsite - Children (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Read the Movie Teen Book Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Read the book, then join us to watch and discuss the movie! For March we’ll be reading Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capitol Hill After School Events

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come by Capitol Hill after school if you're looking for something fun to do.  We will have different activities and crafts available to create at your own pace and enjoy with friends. Similar programs exist at multiple libraries.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Math, Science and Language Arts Enrichment

4:15pm - 6:15pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Volunteers and library staff provide free homework help and tutoring in Math, Science, Reading and more. Special STEAM presentations and activities are offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Total Wellness with OCCHD

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour every week for eight weeks.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Children's Area (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Reading Help
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Children are able to sign-up for a reading time 10 minutes before program begins.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Minecraft Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Wild about Minecraft? Show off your master building skills. Join us for team building challenges and creative activities. Also, check out our wide variety of Minecraft books full of tips, hints and projects.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

123! Play with Me!

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

123! Play with Me! is a four-week series for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, and caregivers. Fun and play-based, this program provides an environment rich with toys, books, and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialists.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Thursday in March. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Reading Help
Event Description:

Children Reading to Dogs Young readers build "pawsitive" self-esteem, self-confidence and improve their reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading To Dogs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Developing the Drought Tolerant Landscape

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Proper plant selection and placement in the landscape ensures water savings for the future. Discover how to create a drought tolerant landscape by choosing plants that are adapted to Oklahoma’s climate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you want to learn more about becoming a U.S. Citizen? We will be hosting free classes to explore the steps of the naturalization process.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Service Team

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Event Description:

Make new friends and give back to your community! Join other teens and collaborate on decorating, programs and events, and projects. Earn volunteer hours and participate in service projects to help make your library and community better. Volunteer application may be required for participation.

Please contact the library for more information. This is a recurring event and takes place twice per month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Offsite - Children (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education