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Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community at Scissortail Park Farmers Market

9:00am - 10:00am
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi For Better Movement

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Join us for Tai Chi at 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. 

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

Art Time

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: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

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.

Fun with Shapes Playtime: Circles!

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Come and play with shape-themed toys at our playtime with circles!  This event is for children ages birth to Pre-K and will include stations and activities centered around circles.  

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 "Adults" group.

Juneteenth Gardening

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Northwest Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Gabrielle Reyes, with Black Soil Urban Farm, will teach about herbal teas and their health benefits. She will highlight Red Drink (hibiscus tea) and its significance in Juneteenth celebrations.

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

ScissorTales

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

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

Genealogy 101

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Del City Library
Required
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Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 21

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sequoyah Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
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Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Salsa & Bachata Dance Adventure

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Required
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Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us for the first in our series of four summer dance adventures for teens and adults. Instructors from Latin Fusion Oklahoma will present a 1-hour class to teach us salsa and bachata.

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.

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

Saturday Storytime - CANCELLED

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Belle Isle Library
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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

History of Juneteenth with Phillip Tolbert

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Description:

Learn about the complicated history of Juneteenth with researcher and librarian, Phillip Tolbert. Refreshments will be provided during the event.

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

Geode Geologist

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Required
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Outdoors (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

How do geodes form? Why are they different colors? What kind of rocks are inside of geodes? Most importantly, how do you split them open? This program involves basic geode geology, then explores various types of rocks hands-on.

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. 

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 "Teens" group.

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Bethany Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

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 event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Art Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

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

Celebrate Juneteenth

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs, Outdoor Program, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 93
Event Description:

Celebrate Juneteenth at Southern Oaks Library! Children can attend a special Storytime provided by Thick Descriptions in the children's area. Attend a Poetry Reading provided by poets from the Society of Urban Poets in Oklahoma City.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Glow in the Dark Paint & Sip

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 4
Event Description:

Turn of the lights, and we'll glow! It's a black light paint party! Join us as we create artwork with UV reactive paint that glows in the dark. We'll also sip on some glowing mocktails.

Teens only, please!

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

Unofficial Warhammer Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Grab you chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overview. Second session on will be devoted to playing.

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 "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Cont

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.

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