Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Celebrate Shark Week with paper sharks and conservation!
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!
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.
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It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
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.
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!
View first images from the James Webb Space Telescope
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our reading experts are standing by so tell us the last book you liked & we'll suggest what to read next!