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.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

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: 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.

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: 0
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.

Five Senses Playtime

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, Storytimes
Event Description:

Spending time stimulating senses helps children develop cognitively, linguistically, socially and emotionally, physically and creatively.

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.

Jones Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Jones Library
Required
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Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

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.

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

Messy Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Outdoors (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Get ready to squish, splash, and stomp during Del City Library’s Messy Playtime! We’ll use all five senses to explore new ways to play.

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 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. 

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

Mixture Magic with Science Museum Oklahoma

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
Required
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!  

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: 14
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.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

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

Target Age: school-age children 

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

Story & Song

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: 16
Event Description:

Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! Connect virtually with other children and caregivers as you enjoy interactive books, songs, rhymes, and more from the comfort of your home.

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.

Bethany Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

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.

Bethany's Book Club is here! The club meets the last Tuesday of every month. 

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: Engineer It!

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Design. Construct. Create.

Let your imagination soar and come build with us!

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 "Kids" group.

Story & Craft w/ Edmond Electric

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us at the library as we read a story together and do an art activity inspired by the book.

Registration is required, please register each child individually.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bookish Best Friends with Science Museum Oklahoma

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Midwest City Library
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Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

(Age range: 3—12) (Maximum audience: 75) Clifford and Emily Elizabeth, Harry and Ron, Elephant and Piggie, The Baby-Sitter’s Club—children’s literature is full of best friends and groups that stick by each other through thick and thin.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

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: Preschool and school-age children  

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

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv

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

Target Age: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Perler Beads

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a star, a heart or a pre-sorted design out of colorful beads! Come join us to make something fun for the whole family!

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tweens and Teens: Optical Illusion Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

All Together Now for Summer 2023! 

Come learn a simple technique to make your drawing appear to pop off the page!

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

Perler Bead Mania

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
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Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Onsite (Harrah)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Here's your chance to go crazy with perler beads!  You may elect to make a key chain, a piece of jewelry, a coaster, mouse pad or magnet... only your imagination and creativity is the limit!

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.

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 "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Kids
Warr Acres Library
Required
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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

Bingo Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Try your luck at Bingo! Join us for an evening of community fun and a chance to win new books or Metropolitan Library System branded items. Bingo Night is a free event and all ages are welcome. 

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.

Bethany Writing Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This event is a reccuring series for a critique group of writers. The group required pre-registration. If you're interested, a new session will begin in September 2023.