This event is in the "Kids" group.

Take-Home Kit: 4th of July Red, White, and Blue

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

This kit has two fun activities to get ready for July. Put together a pet magnet, and do some Q-tip painting. 

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Almonte Library in the Wild

9:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Offsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Need Assistance or a take-home kit? The Almonte Library will be at Trinity Lutheran Church available to sign you up for summer reading, log points, pick up summer reading prizes or answer any general questions.

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.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Social Worker Assistance

9:00am - 6:00pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
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.

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: 2

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!

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

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

9:30am - 10:15am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

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. 

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Mixture Magic with Science Museum Oklahoma

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Science & STEAM, Storytimes
Event Description:

Mixing things together is so fun! Seeing how different liquids, solids, colors—and maybe even magnets—treat each other is what we’re going to do in this explorative, hands-on program! (Ages 1-5)

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

10:00am - 11:00am
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: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Join us for storytime at the Del City 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.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tuesdays Together

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Join us for a fun event at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and create excitement about 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Tech Tutoring

10:00am - 10:30pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
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: 11
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

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!

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

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

Story & Song: Summer!

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: 18
Event Description:

Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! To celebrate the start of the new season, our theme of the week is: Summer!

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.
Cancelled

Comprando Rico & Sano

11:45am - 1:45pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Presentado por la Agencia Latina, Unidos US, & la Fundacion, este charla de 2 horas, hablara sobre 6 temas de nutricion.

25 de Abril, 12:45-2:45 PM

Biblioteca Southern Oaks

6900 S Walker Ave, OKC, OK 73139

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:
Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection. The book selection for June is True Biz!
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Meal

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 meal from 12-2 PM at Ralph Ellison Library. 

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 "Kids" group.

Midweek Makers: Art Outside the Lines!

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Are you the next Pablo Picasso? The next Frida Kahlo?

Come join us on the third Tuesday of the month to explore your creative side!

We will have a different theme each week!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Harrah Library
Required
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Enjoy a good mystery? Join our book club and meet up with other armchair sleuths to discuss your favorite mysteries. The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1 PM.

Registration required. Space is limited. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen D&D

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! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons, led by librarians and even teens like you, at the Choctaw Library.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors Patio (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

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.

The Age of Impressionism for Kids with OKCMOA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Learn artistic skills and make a beautiful piece of art! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism. Then, create your own masterpiece to take home. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading Buddies

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

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.

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

This is Going to be EPIC!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us as we host a week full of unforgettable science and memorable learning experiences! Registration required.

Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
The Village Library
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Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Children's Area (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

If I Ran The Zoo - STEAM Challenge (Ages 6-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Have you ever thought about what the zoo would look like if you built it? What kind of animals would you have and what would their homes look like? Create an art project by using pictures from magazines to imagine a whole new animal.

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 "Kids" group.

Family LEGO Challenge

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

The Summer Reading Theme is "All Together Now!" Come and work together to build The Millennium Falcon and other Star Wars builds! 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Description:

Target Age: Toddlers, preschool, and school-age children 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 
This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Night: Zoom Edition!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

The library is a great place to meet friends, play old and new board games while social distancing. Remember, games promote creativity and foster positive skills like sportsmanship and logical reasoning!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6:30-7 pm OR 7-7:30 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. 
This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Juneteenth Concert- Stephen Salewon

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Come join us in celebrating Juneteenth with a performance by Stephen Salewon. Stephen Salewon is a multi instrumentalist and singer/songwriter from Oklahoma with a story to tell about the matters of the heart, these tales are woven into sooth

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