This event is in the "Kids" group.

Full STEAM Ahead Take Home Kit

All Day
Kids
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

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

Paper Sharks

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Shark Week with paper sharks and conservation!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Take & Make Lit Kit

All Day
Teens
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! These Lit Kits include supplies for fun activities inspired by books on the Intermediate or High School Sequoyah list.

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 in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Early Childhood Take Home Kit

9:00am - 9:15am
Birth-PreK
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! Supplies are limited. Please register to reserve your kit, then pick it up curbside or inside the library.

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children's Take Home Kit

9:15am - 9:30am
Kids
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! Supplies are limited. Please register to reserve your kit, then pick it up curbside or inside the library.

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

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. 

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

View first images from the James Webb Space Telescope

9:30am - 11:00am
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: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

The Ralph Ellison Library will be showing the live broadcast of the first images being released from the James Webb Space Telescope! Join us for this exciting event. 

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

Art Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth-PreK
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art.

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 in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Critter Tales OKC Zoo

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Family Programs, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Join us for a program with the OKC Zoo!

Reading comes to life as we combine children’s books, biofacts, and a live animal in this adventure geared toward ages 2-6.

This event is part of our Together Tuesdays! Series.

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 in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: 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.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Painted Sky Opera presents “The Enchanted Forest.” In this special, choose-your-own-adventure production, kids get to take part in writing their own operatic fairytale, right on stage!

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

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. 

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

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

OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience!

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

Story & Song: Bedtime!

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Zoom (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! Our theme is: Bedtime! We'll be reading and singing, lullabies, bedtime stories, and more.

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 "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.

Southern Oaks Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
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: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

New members are always welcome! Stop by the information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month.

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 "Adults" group.

Take Home Tuesday: Adults

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Online + Curbside (The Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Craft a beautiful candle holder with a macrame net and enjoy the colorful glow.

Kits must be picked up within one week of the listed program date.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time: DnD

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Grab your bow, ready your dancing lights, and prepare for battle! This Dungeons & Dragons group is predominantly for inexperienced players but all skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon - Ocean Scenes

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Try a new art technique with this ocean scene craft. We will read a story and then make art together using chalk, paint, and our fingers!

Registration is required. Register each child individually.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

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

Painted Sky Opera presents “The Enchanted Forest.” In this special, choose-your-own-adventure production, kids get to take part in writing their own operatic fairytale, right on stage!

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Midwest City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

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 July we are discussing the Deputy Donut Mystery Series by Ginger Bolton.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Required
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Zoom (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

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

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: 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 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 "All Ages" group.

James Webb Space Telescope Images - Expert Panel

5:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

After viewing the images the James Webb Space Telescope has sent back to Earth, join us for a live chat with experts in the field. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

OKC Improv presents a show full of games and hilarity each time they perform, but they can only do it with help from the audience!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Turmeric, the Spice of Life with Natural Grocers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Beyond Curry

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 "All Ages" group.

Family Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Its time for Family Game Night! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! Bring your whole family down for a night of family bonding and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Animal Pathology introduces students to the world of forensic science. After a basic introduction, students will break up into teams to evaluate (hands-on) the pathology of specimens as to the possible cause(s) of the abnormality.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Jones Library
Required
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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 "All Ages" group.

Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Library Online
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Our reading experts are standing by so tell us the last book you liked & we'll suggest what to read next!