Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

9:30am - 10:15am
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 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. 

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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!

Storytime

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

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. 

Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors

10:00am - 11:30am
All Ages
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

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 Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, 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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella"

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: 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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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!

Lunch Bunch Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
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 12-1:30 p.m. 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.

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
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.

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella"

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages, Kids
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: 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

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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

Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

Make a Comic Book Character (Ages 5-12)

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

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

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

The Art of Philippine Weaving - Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Capitol Hill Library
Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

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. 

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

Game Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Children Reading to Dogs

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

Tweens Mini Pride Float Parade

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Teens aged 10-14, join us at the Almonte Library to celebrate Pride by creating your very own mini Pride Parade float! We will be creating parade floats from shoeboxes and having our parade in the library.

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.

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

Escaping the Artist's Attic with Science Museum of Oklahoma

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Time is ticking, and there are cryptic secrets to decipher before The Artist’s unearthly lair consumes you! Every corner of his attic holds clues, but it will take quick thinking and coordinated teamwork to piece them together and escape.

Indigenous Gardening

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Onsite (Luther)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join Native Farming Solutions & Black Soil in this hands on class to learn about seed starting and the importance of land stewardship using Indigenous knowledge.

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

Mindful Skills - Miniature Art Replicas

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Unleash your inner artist and miniaturist! Delve into the world of art replication and paint your own tiny copy of a famous piece of art.