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Voices and Votes: Opening Ceremony

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us for our Opening Ceremony of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit! 10am: Introduction 10:30am: Ribbon Cutting 10:50am: Student Essay and A...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Join us for our Opening Ceremony of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit!

10am: Introduction

10:30am: Ribbon Cutting

10:50am: Student Essay and Art Contest Winners Presentation

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ye Olde Village Yuletide

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Hear ye! Hear ye! Villagers of all ages are hereby invited to the most festive celebration in the realm. Journey back to medieval times with crafts, games, and activities f...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Hear ye! Hear ye! Villagers of all ages are hereby invited to the most festive celebration in the realm.

Journey back to medieval times with crafts, games, and activities for all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club-The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Clubs:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjo...

Event Description:

Book club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres Library Reading Area. This month we will be reading The Wishing Game  by Meg Shaffer. Copi...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Book club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres Library Reading Area.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Season of Giving

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Grab those mittens and sled on into the Ralph Ellison library for a holiday program of arts and crafts and refreshments

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Grab those mittens and sled on into the Ralph Ellison library for a holiday program of arts and crafts and refreshments

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Bunch Book Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Clubs:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjo...

Event Description:

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: Favorite Books of the Year. This month the book club will meet at the Edmond History Museum which is located at 431 S Boulevard. &n...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: Favorite Books of the Year. This month the book club will meet at the Edmond History Museum which is located at 431 S Boulevard.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Carols and Crafts

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of making crafts while listening to Winter and Holiday carols performed by a live pianist.  Crafts will mostly be ornaments and suited to a variety of...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Live Performances & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of making crafts while listening to Winter and Holiday carols performed by a live pianist.  Crafts will mostly be ornaments and suited to a variety of ages, so this is an event for the whole family.  Please regis

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 "Kids" group.

STEM Club - Science Fun!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Archimedes ScrewHave you ever heard of Archimedes who lived between 287- 212 BC? He was a great inventor and one of his inventions that we still use today is the Archimedes Screw. ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Archimedes Screw

Have you ever heard of Archimedes who lived between 287- 212 BC? He was a great inventor and one of his inventions that we still use today is the Archimedes Screw.

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

Let's Get Crafty

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people? Come join us at Let's Get Crafty!&n...

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

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needle Felt Architecture Painting with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Studio School

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us, with fiber artist Darci Lenker, in creating 2D needle felt architecture paintings. After class browse through and checkout a book from the Oklahoma Contemporary Art R...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us, with fiber artist Darci Lenker, in creating 2D needle felt architecture paintings. After class browse through and checkout a book from the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Reference Library visiting the Del City Library.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Santa's Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Calling all elves! Join us on our magical journey to the North Pole at Santa's Workshop to make a gift! Customize your gift using a variety of materials and crafting tools. Afte...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Calling all elves!

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

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

Winter Crafternoon

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of holiday crafting! We'll be making colorful Sharpie marbled ornaments. This is a simple craft, so kids are welcome, but they MUST be supervised b...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of holiday crafting! We'll be making colorful Sharpie marbled ornaments. This is a simple craft, so kids are welcome, but they MUST be supervised by an accompanying adult.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Winter Solstice Take-Home Kit

All Day 12/15 - 12/21
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Winter is here! Learn about the science behind the solstice and some ways it can be celebrated with this kit!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Winter is here! Learn about the science behind the solstice and some ways it can be celebrated with this kit!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Race!

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Are you and your squad true puzzle champions?  Are you ready flaunt your puzzle panache? Each team can have 2 to 4 people, but only one team member should registe...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Are you and your squad true puzzle champions?  Are you ready flaunt your puzzle panache?

Each team can have 2 to 4 people, but only one team member should register for the puzzle race. 

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

Voices and Votes: Lost History: Rediscovering Tales of Oklahoma's Past Discussion Series

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma Historians.  Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you pr...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma Historians.  Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you probably didn't cover in your Oklahoma History classes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life Writing Sunday

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Holiday Card Making

All Day
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Holiday's are around the corner. Stop by the Southern Oaks Library and make a holiday card. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Holiday's are around the corner. Stop by the Southern Oaks Library and make a holiday card.

 While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Make Your Own Snowflake! (Take Home Kit)

All Day 12/16 - 12/20
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Bring winter magic to life with our Make Your Own Snowflake Kit! This kit includes everything needed to craft beautiful snowflake ornaments! With popsicle sticks, glitter glue, pai...

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Bring winter magic to life with our Make Your Own Snowflake Kit! This kit includes everything needed to craft beautiful snowflake ornaments!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Paracord Key Chain - Take Home Kit

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Time to transform vibrant paracord and a carabiner into a stylish and practical keychain with this take home kit. All materials are provided, and full instructions will be includ...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Time to transform vibrant paracord and a carabiner into a stylish and practical keychain with this take home kit.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DHS Resource Help

Monday, December 16, 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!

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

Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Family Place (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents ...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their ...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mat Yoga

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear so...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear something you can easily move in.  

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.

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

¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK
Event Description:

¡Hola!  ¡Canta Conmigo! is a weekly storytime program for families that are interested in learning Spanish, speak Spanish at home, or would like their little one to experie...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Storytimes
Event Description:

¡Hola! 

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.