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Summer Reading Journal

All Day 7/5 - 7/11
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?

Community Book Reviews - Self-Directed Program

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Onsite (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
:

What have you been reading during the summer reading program? We want to know! Visit the Northwest Library and fill out a book review of a book you have read this summer.

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

What have you been reading during the summer reading program? We want to know! Visit the Northwest Library and fill out a book review of a book you have read this summer.

OKC Metro Landmarks Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

Come join Ralph Ellison Library for an educational scavenger hunt about OKC metro landmarks! Find all the pictures of the landmarks hidden around the library and you can earn a prize! 

*Prizes available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Come join Ralph Ellison Library for an educational scavenger hunt about OKC metro landmarks! Find all the pictures of the landmarks hidden around the library and you can earn a prize! 

*Prizes available while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Photo by Armin Rimoldi from Pexels

Coffee for the Community

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Space (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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

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.

July Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
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.

Warr Acres Book Box

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/25/2025 @ 4:15pm
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.

July Creative Writing Chapbook

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
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

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
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! 

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler 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...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 40

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!

Art Exploration

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
:

It's time to get messy with all of your favorite toddler and pre-k art activities!  Little ones will have the ability to use liquid paint, paint sticks, watercolor, stamps, and anything else we can find to make their own creations.  Open

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

It's time to get messy with all of your favorite toddler and pre-k art activities!  Little ones will have the ability to use liquid paint, paint sticks, watercolor, stamps, and anything else we can find to make their own creations.  Open

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. 

Shelf Watch Logo; Sasquatch profile with words "The Shelf Watch"

The Shelf Watch Book Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
:

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: 5
Event Description:

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

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.

Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

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

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Painting with Wool with Oklahoma Contemporary

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Participants will learn how to "paint" with wool using needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions!

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to "paint" with wool using needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions!

Emotion in Motion flyer with photo of performer Kelsey

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

Kelsey Nicole will play with audiences and explore the palette of emotions we all experience every day. We’ll learn to label and express our feelings and have empathy together.

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

Kelsey Nicole will play with audiences and explore the palette of emotions we all experience every day. We’ll learn to label and express our feelings and have empathy together.

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

Guided Acrylic Painting: Fireworks

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a dazzling fireworks show. You will leave with a completed painting.

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a dazzling fireworks show. You will leave with a completed painting.

4th at the Lake

Puzzle Palooza

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Looking for a unique way to spend time together this 4th of July weekend? Connect with friends, family, and fellow puzzle enthusiasts for an afternoon of puzzling pleasure!

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Looking for a unique way to spend time together this 4th of July weekend? Connect with friends, family, and fellow puzzle enthusiasts for an afternoon of puzzling pleasure!

The Writers Room

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

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.

Lego Block Party

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
:

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

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (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!

Page Turners

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
:

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!

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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!

Summer Book Subscription

All Day
Online + Curbside (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

Disclaimer(s)

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

Artist Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/7 - 7/11
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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

Take home a new kit every week to learn about a new artist and get inspiration for your own creations!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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.

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.

Tiny Art Refrigerator Magnets Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/7 - 7/11
Onsite (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
:

Decorate your refrigerator with some colorful tiny art! Use the magnetized canvases and paints to create something unique and colorful that you can put on display.  

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

Decorate your refrigerator with some colorful tiny art! Use the magnetized canvases and paints to create something unique and colorful that you can put on display.  

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

Summer Creations - Stained Glass DIY

All Day 7/7 - 7/12
Passive Program (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique arts themed craft! There are so many fun ways to make stained glass at home.

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique arts themed craft! There are so many fun ways to make stained glass at home.