This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
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: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

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

Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help! 

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

Musictime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Move and groove with Miss Ginger!

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 "Adults" group.

Yoga

10:15am - 11:15am
Adults
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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: 5
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!

*Please register every child in your group.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pet Food Pantry

11:30am - 12:30pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
The Village Library
Required
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

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

Lo-Fi Study Hour

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Do you like to study or read with chill music and lofi beats?  Are you looking for a communal workspace with a great atmosphere and free coffee? Join us for Lo-fi Study Hour every Friday and Saturday from 2-5pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Buddies & Homework Help

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Homework Help, Reading Help
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Fridays to practice reading with a volunteer tutor or get help with your homework. No registration is required. Recommended for grades K-6.

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

STEM Club: Water Tower Challenge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

This lesson focuses on water storage and how engineering helps communities preserve and supply water to populations.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.