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!

Wiggly Wednesdays

9:00am - 10:00am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Family Programs, Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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!

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Kids
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
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!

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS: SUGAR FREE ALLSTARS

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Kids
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

There’s an ocean of possibility being at a super awesome rock show dance party where you can sing, shout, jump, move and get crazy!!

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Online
Required
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Library Branch: Library Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 479
Event Description:

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.

Wiggly Wednesdays

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Family Programs, Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

Zoom: Pre-K Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Gather up the little ones as we gather in Zoomland for some storytime fun! We'll enjoy biweekly time together with fun themes you'll love. Register for the link!

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

Computer Coach

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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!

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Belle Isle Book Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Join us once a month to discuss interesting books as we re-start the Belle Isle Book Group every 2nd Wednesday at 11am. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next.

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.

Community Room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Nicoma Park Library
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Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

OKC Zoo: What's on the Menu?

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Welcome to Nature's Restaurant! Pull up a chair and take a look at the menu. Find out which animals are prey and which are predators! How do animals stay off of the menu?

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

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.

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

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS: OKC IMPROV

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

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

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS: SUGAR FREE ALLSTARS

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

There’s an ocean of possibility being at a super awesome rock show dance party where you can sing, shout, jump, move and get crazy!!

Keys to Identification with the Museum of Osteology

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Keys to Identification familiarizes students with dichotomous keys. Students will work in teams to locate and measure various skull features. Using dichotomous keys, students will identify various types of animals.

Midweek Makers: Science Explorers!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Are you curious about the world around you? Do you enjoy getting a little messy to learn something new? If so, come join us for afternoons loaded with messy, exciting scientific exploration!

Reading Buddies

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Capitol Hill Library
Required
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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Homework Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

It's back! Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm every other Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Zoom - CLC (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

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.

Mocktails & Paintbrushes

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

The ocean is a magical place filled with undiscovered beauty, wild animals and hidden depths that we could only dream of exploring. It can change from a calm, peaceful space to a raging, windy sea that seems to have a mind of its own.

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.

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

Cancelled

Ocean Animal Yoga and Pollution Prevention Activities

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

This two-for-one event will include learning yoga positions such as starfish, seahorse, crab and others as well as a hands-on demonstration of how trash and chemicals in our environment pollute ocean waters and endanger ocean creatures.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Tales from the Silver Screen - Hook (1991)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Live and in color! Come join us for a movie discussion on films new and old. Each month we will be talking about a different film. There will be discussion questions, trivia, and popcorn provided!

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.