All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/30.

Coffee for the Community

9:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Wright Library
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Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Meeting Space (Wright)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City. Peruse and checkout available materials, get a library card, or use our computers or free Wi-Fi.

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.

Scissortail Park Farmers Market Outreach

9:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Stop by the Metropolitan Library System's outreach table at the Scissortail Park Farmer's Market to sign up for Summer Reading or learn about all of the cool things that we have going on.

Better Together: Summer Reading Kickoff with Inspyral Circus

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join Inspyral Circus performers Kelsey Nicole and Kamrynn in a fun and engaging show about working together to achieve our goals.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a craft.

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. 

Summer Reading Kick-Off with the Sugar Free Allstars

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Are you in the mood for a super awesome rock show dance party where you can sing, shout, jump, move and get crazy?!?!

Tai Chi in the Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi in the Park in the gazebo at the Cecil Mendenhall Library Park next to the Bethany Library.

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. 

Read & Romp!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us each Saturday for Read & Romp! Each week we alternate between storytime and playtime. Connect with you and your child's community, make friends, strengthen your kiddo's literacy skills, and have some fun with us!  

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. 

Stories & Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

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!

Summer Reading Kickoff!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Books & Reading, Family Programs
Event Description:

Join Inspyral Circus duo Chelsea and Blake Parks in an interactive circus experience with hula hoops, juggling, and more to celebrate the kick-off of summer reading!

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. 

Society of Urban Poets Learn about Poetry

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:

Join the Society of Urban Poets to study and write about the different genres of poetry. It will be a time of poets learning poetry.

Beginner's Yoga

11:30am - 1:00pm
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: 10
Event Description:

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from Meditative Yoga classes taught by Charles Swindall a 12 year Certified Meditation and Yoga Instructor.

Let's Get Canning

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Let’s get canning! In this one hour class you will learn the basics of water bath canning. We’ll make a jar of candy apple jelly that you’ll take home to enjoy.

Block Party! All Together Now Summer Reading Kick Off

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Del City Library
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Outdoors (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program by joining us for a Block Party!

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 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. 

Sugar Free Allstars

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Are you in the mood for a super awesome rock show dance party where you can sing, shout, jump, move and get crazy?!?!

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

Fandom Trivia: Summer Reading Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Midwest City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Teens! Join us for a special Summer Reading Fandom Trivia series!

Superhero Round-up with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Description:

Age range: 12—18.  Some of the greatest teams created are found in the pages of comic books and on the silver screen.

Teen Space Art Project

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Teens! Are you creative? Artsy? Crafty? Or just really good at coloring in the lines? Help us make a piece of art to beautify the teen area of the library! This largescale multimedia community art piece will be teen-designed and teen-created.

Felt Flowers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Get crafty at your local library!

The Choctaw Library is hosting a craft program for adults. We will be using felt to create decorative floral wreaths that will look great on your front door. 

Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls with Museum of Osteology

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

The Forensic Osteology class introduces students to forensic science and osteology. Students will learn what information specialists can learn by examining human osteological remains and careers related to forensic science.

OK Youth Writers Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Do you enjoy writing? Then join the OK Youth Writers for a workshop to improve your writing skills!

Lego Block Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Luther Soap Box Derby Outreach

3:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Luther Library
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Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Offsite (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join Luther Library staff at the inaugural Soap Box Derby on Main Street on June 3rd.

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.