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.

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: 2
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.

The introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

9:30am - 10:30am
All Ages, Kids
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled - One-on-one Tech Help (Appointment A, max 45 minutes)

10:00am - 10:45am
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

This personalized technology session will help customers gain the confidence they need to get comfortable with computers.

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

Sail the Seas of Cinema!

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Beat the Midweek blues and take a dip in the expansive waters of International Cinema!

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: 8
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Jones Library
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Kids
Edmond Library
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled - One-on-one Tech Help (Appointment B, max 45 minutes)

11:00am - 11:45am
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

This personalized technology session will help customers gain the confidence they need to get comfortable with computers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 10
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled - One-on-one Tech Help (Appointment C, max 30 minutes)

11:45am - 12:15pm
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

This personalized technology session will help customers gain the confidence they need to get comfortable with computers.

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

Summer Meal - Snack Time

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tiger Jung's World Class Tae Kwon Do (Kids Ages 6-12)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

There's a new dojo next door to the NW Library, and Master Woong Jung has offered to lead some Korean martial arts classes for us! So slip off your shoes, bow, and prepare to learn this unique form of fitness and self-improvement.

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. 

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Zoom

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Join us every Thursday for bingo live! Come by the Almonte library to pick up a bingo card anytime before 2pm on Thursdays to participate via Zoom if you're unable to join in person.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Cancelled

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Kids
Capitol Hill Library
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One on One Computer Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Study Room - Create 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Owl Pellet Dissection with the Museum of Osteology

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Did you know owls swallow their food whole, bones and all? After digesting what they can, owls regurgitate a little lump of fur and bones. These are called owl pellets.

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

Virtual Author Visit with R.L. Stine

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Author of Fear StreetGoosebumps, and many other horror books for children and teens, R.L. Stine will answer your questions and read selections from his books in this virtual author visit.

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.

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

Sea Animal Phone Holders

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

There are oceans of possibilities at the library this summer!
Express your artistic side and join us to create an aquatic animal phone holder made of clay.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled - Thursday Game Days

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Come play with us for throwback retro gaming! We will have an original Nintendo, Super Nintendo and board games!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Summer Meal - Dinner

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Coach

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Multipurpose Meeting Space (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

The Computer Coach works one-on-one with you to learn new skills, provide self-directed resources for further study, and help grow your computer confidence.

Sessions with the Computer Coach are 30 minutes long. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

NW Teen Coding Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Learn to code, improve your problem solving and critical thinking skills, and explore careers in computer science and engineering at the NW library's Teen Coding Club!

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

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Midwest City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Treat yourself to an hour indulging in the art of relaxation. Explore and create natural and aromatic personal care items that you can take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes (CIT 2)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Do you want to learn more about becoming a U.S. Citizen? The Edmond Library hosts free classes to explore the steps of the naturalization process.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

Teen Game Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and tons of snacks. Bring your friends and come hang with us at the Del City Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Adventure awaits! Join us for a fun time as we venture into the world of DnD. Newbies and novices welcome, and if you have some experience we would love for you to join us! Ages 13-18.