Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
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, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

Community and Coffee Online with Cacahuate

9:00am - 9:30am
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Required
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Come and socialize with our resident monkey puppet. Grab a cup of coffee and hear what's going on at the library. Pourover coffee and tea kits are available to those who sign up for the zoom meeting.

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 an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

One on One Computer Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Library staff are available 5 days a week to offer basic computer help. We can help with things like creating resumes, navigating the Web, managing email and more. Assistance is available by appointment. You may make one appointment per week.

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Online
Required
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 465
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Tai Chi

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Outdoors (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Outdoor Program, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us out in Shannon Miller Park, in front of the Edmond Library, for a story, rhymes, songs, and more! Bring a blanket, towel, or something else for you and your little ones to sit on.

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 scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Online Preschool Activities

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Join us online through Zoom for stories, rhymes, a craft, and early literacy activity. Come by the library before the program to pick up a kit of materials you will need during the program.

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!

English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Zoom (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom. 

Traditional Indigenous Medicine

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Description:

Plants as Medicine have been respected by indigenous peoples across the world for generations.

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

Mother Goose on the Loose

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes

Hey, Diddle Diddle-- Kids and families will love Mother Goose on the Loose ®! Mother Goose on the Loose ® is a play-based early literacy program that uses books, puppets, flannel pieces, music, and movement to bring language and literacy to life! Join us for this exciting, innovative program for young children.

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Tigers at Twilight - Virtual Event

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month, we'll journey with Jack and Annie to an exciting new place and time.

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!

Rocket Readers

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

Traditional Indigenous Medicine

5:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Plants as Medicine have been respected by indigenous peoples across the world for generations.

Disclaimer(s)

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

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

Teen Poetry Workshop Series

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Required
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Celebrate Poetry Month and meet other teens interested in writing with this month-long, four part workshop.
The second meeting will consist of dedicated writing time and writing activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Craftivity Night: Easter

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us for some creative fun at Almonte!

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.

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

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

Making Sense of Medicare

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Confused about Medicare? You are not alone. This seminar will help you understand the basics of Medicare. Our presenter, Greg Dellinger, will cover the topics listed below.

Disclaimer(s)

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

CLC ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES (ABE 3)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am.

Zoom: English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Study Room 6P (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

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

Edgar Cruz Concert

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Edgar Cruz performs more than 300 times a year and has played throughout America, Europe and South America.

Disclaimer(s)

Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.

Virtual Rocket Readers

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.