Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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!

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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. 

Job Skills Success Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Join us as our friends from Goodwill Central Oklahoma host a workshop designed to equip participants with skills for job searching.  We’ll cover key aspects of preparing for the job market, starting with interview preparation.

Anime Club

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Anime Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

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

Video Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Coding with Dash Robots

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Learn to code with Dash Robots! Kids will learn basic programming skills with hands-on activities that are sure to be fun. 

Please register each child between 5-12 individually.

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. 

Game Day

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Family Gaming Night

4:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Midwest City Library
Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Family Gaming Night! Meet other game lovers, and learn how to play new games with them. We'll have a variety of tabletop and video games available and plenty of space to play them.

Teen Service Team!

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Bethany Library
Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Looking for service hours? Trying to build up your resume early? Or just trying to meet some friends your age? Join Bethany's Teen Service Team! 

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.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Ebook Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

New Year, New You! Let's start 2025 off right by reading more!

Paper Clay Keychains

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Get creative and make your own unique keychains using paper clay! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll shape and design custom keychains to take home. All materials provided, and some sent home to complete later. Join us for the fun!

Pink Pony Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

"Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!

Job Skills with OCCC

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Looking for a job? Come visit with OCCC and learn about perfecting your resume and your interview skills! Registration not required.

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

Teen & Tween D&D - Candlekeep Mysteries

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Candlekeep attracts scholars like a flame attracts moths.

Sensory Storytime

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Edmond Library
Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of stories and activities exploring our senses! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 and up with special sensory needs or for those who might need a smaller crowd.

Cancelled

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages, Kids
Del City Library
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

Celebrate Mardi Gras!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Celebrate Mardi Gras by learning more about the carnival season, trying some King Cake and decorating your own mask that will let the good times roll! Materials will be provided.

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.

U.S. Citizenship Class

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

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.

Anime After Dark

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Join us on the 4th Thursday for an engaging community where anime enthusiasts aged 16 and up come together to explore the diverse world of anime and manga.

Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

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.

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation. New members may join in September or January.