All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/30.
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.
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.
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.
Splish splash! Rubber duckies aren’t the only way to have fun with water! Come explore all of our water tools and toys, try our hand at building a boat, and maybe even trying assembling pipes to get water from one place to another!
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.
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.
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!
Join us for a weekly baby storytime on Mondays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!
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.
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.
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!
SSSSSlither on over to the library for a fantastic snake program provided by Larry Daniel from the Oklahoma Herpetology Society.
Disclaimer(s)
Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.
Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.
Join us all summer long for Summer Maker Mondays in the Children's Area of the Warr Acres Library.
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.
Bring on the beach vibes! Join us at the Luther library and make a beach in a jar. Supplies include a 20ml jar, sand, and seashells to create this fun little project.
Registration required; in-person seating is limited.
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!
Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.
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!
The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Civil War on Sunday - IN PERSON
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)
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
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.
Love to read but find it difficult to find the time or space to do so? We understand. Life gets in the way.
Try your hand at sculpting and make a model magic Chihuly-style boat! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty. Then, create your own sculpture to take home.
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
Our reading experts are standing by so tell us the last book you liked & we'll suggest what to read next!
Learn and practice computer basics in this hands-on class. Using Chromebook laptops, staff will guide adult learners through the fundamentals.
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.
Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.
What do you desire for your future? Join us to create a vision board.
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.
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.