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Coffee for the Community

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Space (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Relax and enjoy free coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City or grab a cuppa joe to go. Coffee for the Community is our way of saying thank you to our librar...

Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Meeting Space (Wright)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Relax and enjoy free coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City or grab a cuppa joe to go.

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.

Will Clinic with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will be presenting information on wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney in Oklahoma. This is an initial information session and is open t...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Description:

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will be presenting information on wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney in Oklahoma. This is an initial information session and is open to anyone interested.

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
All Ages Storytime:

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...

Event Description:

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: 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!

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

ScissorTales

ScissorTales

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
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.  If we need to canc...

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. 

Sasquatch outline with words "The Shelf Watch"

The Shelf Watch Book Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 

Come learn a fun and easy way to create an Air-Dry Clay Lady Figurine.

Air-Dry Clay Lady Figurine Creations

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come Learn a Fun and Easy Way to Create an Air-Dry Clay Figurine Holding Flowers. This will be a two session program. In Session One we will create the figurine. In Session Two, af...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come Learn a Fun and Easy Way to Create an Air-Dry Clay Figurine Holding Flowers. This will be a two session program. In Session One we will create the figurine.

Latin Dance Class with Latin Fusion Oklahoma

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn a new dance with Latin Fusion Oklahoma in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The teachers at Latin Fusion OK will be joining us for a special class to teach us moves fro...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn a new dance with Latin Fusion Oklahoma in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The teachers at Latin Fusion OK will be joining us for a special class to teach us moves from the salsa and bachata dance styles.

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.

Learn to Knit: Baby Hats

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you want to learn to knit? In this program we will learn the skills needed to make a baby hat. (If you don't have a baby in your life who needs a hat, we will be collecting fini...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Do you want to learn to knit? In this program we will learn the skills needed to make a baby hat.

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.

Clay Ghosts

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own clay ghost sculptures!

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own clay ghost sculptures!

Dinosaur statue

Dino Day

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together.  1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM  

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM

 

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

Crochet and Knit Club Logo

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club! We welcome yarn artists of all ages, crocheters and knitters alike!  Do you not have a project yet? We have supplies to get you started! W...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

Cultured Donuts cover: four rows of three illustrated donuts

Nonfiction Book Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of knowledgeable narratives and timely topics.  This month, we're reading Cultured Donuts by Chloe Taylor.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of knowledgeable narratives and timely topics. 

The Writers Room

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

Lego Block Party

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Dance Performance by Azuquita Cubana for Hispanic Heritage Month

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Please join us at the Downtown Library on October 6th at 2:00 pm for a dance performance by Azuquita Cubana, celebrating Hispanic Heritage.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Please join us at the Downtown Library on October 6th at 2:00 pm for a dance performance by Azuquita Cubana, celebrating Hispanic Heritage.

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

Page Turners

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you! Each month, we will select a different genre, such as my...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Peep

Peep Dioramas

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Peeps, Who has the Peeps! We do, here at the Southern Oaks Library. Join us as we create Halloween Peep Diorama! Peeps and other supplies provided. Family fun building a diora...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Peeps, Who has the Peeps! We do, here at the Southern Oaks Library. Join us as we create Halloween Peep Diorama! Peeps and other supplies provided. Family fun building a diorama together!

Register now for some Peepy Fun!

Library Helpers (Ages 7-10)

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or gree...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or greeting cards for the community, and talk about all the great books th

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. 

Power Hack! Advanced Coding Club

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Power Hack is back and better than ever!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall in a very special ADVANCED edition. Our hackers have asked to move forward from block codin...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Power Hack is back and better than ever!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall in a very special ADVANCED edition.

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

Dobby's Closet

All Day
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Help us fill Dobby's Closet! This is a civic community project (October 7, 2024 - February 7, 2025) designed to help provide warm clothing essentials to our neighbors in need....

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Help us fill Dobby's Closet! This is a civic community project (October 7, 2024 - February 7, 2025) designed to help provide warm clothing essentials to our neighbors in need.

Full Steam Ahead: Kitchen Table Science

All Day
Online + Curbside (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and lea...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

Sugar Skull Take Home Kit

All Day 10/7 - 10/13
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Create Sugar Skulls at home with this take home kit celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in October!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Create Sugar Skulls at home with this take home kit celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in October!

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

DHS Resource Help

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 Embe...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 1 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, 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!

Journaling For Women: A Take & Make

10/07/2024 @ 9:00am to 10/13/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This is a Take and Make Journaling kit.  You can begin to pick up your kits on Oct. 7th , 2024, which is National Inner Beauty Day. Take in the beauty of nature, animals, the ...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

This is a Take and Make Journaling kit.  You can begin to pick up your kits on Oct. 7th , 2024, which is National Inner Beauty Day. Take in the beauty of nature, animals, the arts, or people and journal about them.