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Neighborhood Arts: Hurrey-Up Cultural Arts Initiative

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Dig deep into the living history of West African culture through the power of drumming, dance, and storytelling!

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Dig deep into the living history of West African culture through the power of drumming, dance, and storytelling!

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: Hurrey-Up Cultural Arts Initiative

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Dig deep into the living history of West African culture through the power of drumming, dance, and storytelling!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Dig deep into the living history of West African culture through the power of drumming, dance, and storytelling!

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

Paper Bag Books: Excavation Log

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Transform ordinary paper bags into field books worthy of any explorer with fiber artist Darci Lenker! Learn simple techniques to bind your own excavation log to record discoveries, sketch fossils, or write about dinosaur adventures.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 18, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Transform ordinary paper bags into field books worthy of any explorer with fiber artist Darci Lenker! Learn simple techniques to bind your own excavation log to record discoveries, sketch fossils, or write about dinosaur adventures.

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. 

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

Afternoon Reads Book Club

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 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...

This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Thursday of each month. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
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 is a recurring event and takes place on the first Thursday of each month. 

Boneheads: A Peek Inside the Past

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are those teeth built for crunching plants, slicing meat, or a bit of both?

Game Night

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

CSI: Red River Shipwreck

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Museums at MLS
Age Group:
All Ages

Based on the real events of the discovery of the shipwrecked Steamboat Heroine in the Red River, participants will use STEAM to "solve the mystery" of what was suddenly discovered at the bottom of the river and what it tells us about Oklahoma hist

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Based on the real events of the discovery of the shipwrecked Steamboat Heroine in the Red River, participants will use STEAM to "solve the mystery" of what was suddenly discovered at the bottom of the river and what it tells us about Oklahoma hist

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Teen Game Night

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

U.S. Citizenship

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
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.

Library Closed

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
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Declaration of Independence Take Home Kit

All Day 7/5 - 7/11
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Happy 250th Birthday, America!  In honor of that momentous occasion, Almonte encourages adults to “unearth the story” of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence with this take home kit!  On July 4, 1776, the Declaration

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Happy 250th Birthday, America!  In honor of that momentous occasion, Almonte encourages adults to “unearth the story” of Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence with this take home kit!  On July 4, 1776, the Declaration

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

America 250: The Declaration and Washington's Crossing

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
All Ages

Happy 250th Birthday America!  Come celebrate America's founding with Metro and Almonte!  On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Happy 250th Birthday America!  Come celebrate America's founding with Metro and Almonte!  On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

Cabinet of Curiosities

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you unearthed an item with a story you would like to share? Bring your interesting items--rocks, 
bones, shells, fossils, etc.--to add to the library’s cabinet of curiosities! Fill out a short message on a label 

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have you unearthed an item with a story you would like to share? Bring your interesting items--rocks, 
bones, shells, fossils, etc.--to add to the library’s cabinet of curiosities! Fill out a short message on a label 

Fossil Collection Seek & Find

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

The fossils meant for our library collection have gone missing! 🦴🔎 Help us complete the Fossil Collection by exploring the building and searching for all the hidden fossils in this fun seek-and-find adventure.

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

The fossils meant for our library collection have gone missing! 🦴🔎 Help us complete the Fossil Collection by exploring the building and searching for all the hidden fossils in this fun seek-and-find adventure.

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

July Creative Writing Chapbook

07/05/2026 @ 1:00pm to 07/31/2026 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

July Mindfulness Journal

07/05/2026 @ 1:00pm to 07/31/2026 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Oklahoma History: Our Stories Unearthed!

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

During the Our Oklahoma History series, historians will share fascinating and lesser-known tales from Oklahoma's rich history. Join us, you won't want to miss it!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

During the Our Oklahoma History series, historians will share fascinating and lesser-known tales from Oklahoma's rich history. Join us, you won't want to miss it!

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.

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

Dinosaur Footprint Trinket Dish Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Create a dino-mite keepsake at home! This take-home kit includes everything you need to make a dinosaur footprint shaped trinket dish using airdry clay. Follow the included instructions to shape, decorate, and let your creation dry—no 

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Create a dino-mite keepsake at home! This take-home kit includes everything you need to make a dinosaur footprint shaped trinket dish using airdry clay. Follow the included instructions to shape, decorate, and let your creation dry—no 

Dino Jewelry: Beaded Earrings Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/6 - 7/12
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the ladder stitch and the brick stitch to create some beaded dinosaur earrings! All supplies included. Kits available while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Learn how to use the ladder stitch and the brick stitch to create some beaded dinosaur earrings! All supplies included. Kits available while supplies last. 

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.

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

Luther Scavenger Hunt

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore the Luther Library in a new way by completing the monthly scavenger hunt! Each month is a different theme and you earn a prize for finding all the hidden pictures.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Explore the Luther Library in a new way by completing the monthly scavenger hunt! Each month is a different theme and you earn a prize for finding all the hidden pictures.

Book Box

07/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 07/24/2026 @ 3:45pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience.

Storytime

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool 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...

Registration Required
Registration will open on July 5, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

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.

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.