Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

Event List

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

Community Room

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
:

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

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Gaming Unplugged

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
:

For ages 6-12; a fun-filled workshop, with low to no tech games.

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

For ages 6-12; a fun-filled workshop, with low to no tech games.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sharpie-Dyed Bucket Hats

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

A hat is a canvas too! Participants will use Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to design an accessory as unique as they are. Come "Color Our World" one hat at a time!

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

A hat is a canvas too! Participants will use Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to design an accessory as unique as they are. Come "Color Our World" one hat at a time!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

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

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

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.

Yoga

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for a calming restorative class focused on flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. Improve your overall health with this practice and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Join us for a calming restorative class focused on flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. Improve your overall health with this practice and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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 event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in...

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

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

Storytime (Birth-PreK)

Saturday, July 12, 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!

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

July Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Origami Challenge

 

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Origami Challenge

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jewelry Crafting: Plastic Flowers

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Adults16+ Come join us in creating plastic flowers. These are versatile and can be made into jewelry, or just great decorations. These are made using shrink plastic and they shrink to about 1/3 of their original size.

Required
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Adults16+ Come join us in creating plastic flowers. These are versatile and can be made into jewelry, or just great decorations. These are made using shrink plastic and they shrink to about 1/3 of their original size.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Knitty Committee

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

D&D Dragon

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
:

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Clown Antics

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join local Bricktown Clowns as we learn various clown skills: juggling, plate spinning, magic tricks, bubble tricks, general silliness.

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join local Bricktown Clowns as we learn various clown skills: juggling, plate spinning, magic tricks, bubble tricks, general silliness.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Bunch Book Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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...

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: TBA. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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: TBA. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

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

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

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 "All Ages" group.

Larry "the Snake Guy"

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Rainbow of Rocks!

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
:

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

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 "All Ages" group.

Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Journey with us into the incredible world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and dance in this beautiful performance by KAPWA OKC.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Journey with us into the incredible world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and dance in this beautiful performance by KAPWA OKC.

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

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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. 

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 

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

Magic the Gathering for Beginners

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
:

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
:

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

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

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

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

Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!

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

Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC!

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Come learn how to dance to the swing music of 1930's America. We'll teach you a partnered and solo dance style, so come alone or bring some friends!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Offsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come learn how to dance to the swing music of 1930's America. We'll teach you a partnered and solo dance style, so come alone or bring some friends!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!