Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/30.
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.
The introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.
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!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register each child ages Birth-PreK individually
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.
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!
Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles!
Join us for storytime at the Del City 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.
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.
TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music!
Children become reading-ready as they dance, sing, and laugh. Join us for a rockin' good time of unstructured play as toddlers and their caregivers dance along to kid-friendly tunes.
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.
Splish splash! Rubber duckies aren’t the only way to have fun with water! Come explore all of our water tools and toys, try your hand at building a boat, and maybe even trying assembling pipes to get water from one place to another!
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.
The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.
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!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register each child ages Birth-PreK individually
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.
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!
Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles!
Groovemeant - An interpretation of dance through the grooves of your soul, the way it was meant to be. Enjoy a street dancing performance and learn a few moves.
Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! Our theme is: Under the Sea! Connect virtually with other children and caregivers as you enjoy interactive songs, stories, and rhymes from the comfort of your home.
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.
Discover the power of music virtually! Come with your child to sing, move, and create beautiful music.
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.
The movements of Tai Chi help older adults reduce their risk of falling, while also increasing balance and flexibility. Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements.
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.
Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.
Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a mid-day snack and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.
Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program.
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.
Grab your bow and ready your dancing lights, as we prepare for battle! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons, led by librarians and even teens like you, on the Choctaw Library patio. Newbies, novices, and experts welcome. This is a teen program.
Explore painting on plexiglass in the style of artist Dale Chihuly. Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty, and create your own work of art to take home.
DIY - Polymer Clay Jars Take and Make Kit + Virtual Event for Teens
Join us for this online class to introduce tweens and teens to creating their own work of art with polymer clay. An experienced artist will teach you how to use polymer clay to create a whimsical or dramatic jar.
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.
TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs puppets and lots of banjo music!
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
Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers. Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series. For the month of June we are reading the Domestic Diva Mystery Series by Krista Davis.
Join us in this nautical themed program and learn all about sailing—with a STEM twist! We’ll have engineering challenges, knot tying, and so much more. By the time you’re done, you might just to be ready to race with the pros!
HELP! You've been accidentally locked in the stock room below deck when you hear a loud bang. You're not sure what's happening on the ship, but you know you need to get out quickly.
Confused about computers or the internet? Struggling with a job application or resume? Can't figure out how to download apps or books to your mobile device? We can help! Our trainers can answer your questions about basic technology issues.
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.
Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every Tuesday for Virtual Dungeons & Dragons. This program is for all teens ages 12-18. To register, email askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org
HELP! You've been accidentally locked in the stock room below deck when you hear a loud bang. You're not sure what's happening on the ship, but you know you need to get out quickly.
Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.
Complete the June Lego Challenge: Shipwrecked. You've just been shipwrecked and must build a shelter to protect you from the weather and island creatures.
Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.
Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program.
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.
Bring your D&D supplies there's a quest for treasure at the Luther library! Do you like fantasy games and hanging out with your friends?
Are you needing help with your resume? Come to the Choctaw Library to receive help with your resume from skilled librarians.
Visit the Capitol Hill Library to create your very own 'under the sea' art bottle. Participants will use colored sand to design, create and fill their own sea creature art bottles. An Ocean of Possibilities awaits, so sign up today!
Groovemeant - An interpretation of dance through the grooves of your soul, the way it was meant to be. Enjoy a street dancing performance and learn a few moves.
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.
Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma
Join our friends at CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) to learn more about the global and local refugee experience & ways that you support and connect with the resettled refugee community and newly arriving neighbors here in Oklahoma
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.
This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually.
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.
This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually.