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CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

April Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit

9:00am - 8:15pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Learn to Make a Simple Origami Dog and Cat! Kit includes step-by-step instructions with pictures and beautiful origami paper.

Wildlife Walks

9:30am - 10:30am
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

Community Fiber Arts Group

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Edmond Library
Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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!

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

Saturday Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Saturday Family Storytime at the Belle Isle Library! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of books, songs, play, and interactive activities, perfect for the whole family. Activities will vary week to week. 

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. 

Sensory Toddler Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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!

Let your kiddo explore different textures and colors during this touch and feel playtime.  

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. 

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CANCELLED: Saturday Morning Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK
Ralph Ellison Library
Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

Dance like Juliet

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Join us for a dance class inspired by the pop music and choreography of &Juliet!

D&D with Judd

11:00am - 4:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

Come Craft With Me (Ages 5-12)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Hey kids, come craft with me!

Paper crafts, glitter & glue, paint & markers... I love it all! Let's work on some seasonal crafts together. 

Children ages 5-12 please. 

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. 

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.

Family Art Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
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. 

Mixed Media Arts: Poetry Collages

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

 Found amongst discarded old newsprints and magazines are many words and images waiting to be transformed into poetic works!

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CANCELLED Magic the Gathering for Beginners

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

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.

Quilled Monogram Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Come tryout paper quilling and leave with a work of art! This month's craft will focus on creating a customized monogram for your wall using simple paper quilling techniques. 

Early Readers Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Midwest City Library
Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Join us for the Early Readers Book Club designed especially for children beginning to read on their own! This fun and interactive club will inspire a love of reading through engaging stories and exciting activities.

 

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest Awards Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

Art Jam

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Description:

Prepare yourself to create some art! We'll have a slideshow of some modern and classic children's book illustration, and point you toward tutorials on the techniques used.