Name: Make Your Own Comic Strip
Start: 2025-07-09T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-09T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Choctaw Library

Make Your Own Comic Strip

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

All Ages

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Participants will learn the process of creating a comic strip with characters, story ideas, and layouts. Been a longtime fan of favorites like Peanuts, Garfield, and Calvin & Hobbes? Now you can make your own!

Required

Library Branch: Choctaw Library

Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Description:

Participants will learn the process of creating a comic strip with characters, story ideas, and layouts. Been a longtime fan of favorites like Peanuts, Garfield, and Calvin & Hobbes? Now you can make your own!

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

Positive Parenting

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Child Development & Parenting

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting.

Topics Include:

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Child Development & Parenting

Event Description:

This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting.

Topics Include:

SUMMER STEM - Make a Stop Motion Movie

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library

Program Type:

Film & Movies, Science & STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

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Make a Stop Motion Movie

Have you seen stop-motion movies such as Wallace and Gromit or Chicken Run?

Required

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Film & Movies, Science & STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Description:

Make a Stop Motion Movie

Have you seen stop-motion movies such as Wallace and Gromit or Chicken Run?

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

Summer Reading Buddies

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Kids

Reading Buddies:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on...

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library

Program Type:

Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

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Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

Required

Library Branch: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

Belle Isle Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Online (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle 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...

Join us to virtually discuss interesting books with the Belle Isle Book Club every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM. For July 9, 2025, we will discuss ______ by ______. Request your copy today!

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library

Room: Online (Belle Isle)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading

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.

Join us to virtually discuss interesting books with the Belle Isle Book Club every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM. For July 9, 2025, we will discuss ______ by ______. Request your copy today!

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.

Eat the Rainbow

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages

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Join us for an engaging session on 'Eating the Rainbow' and discover how colorful fruits and vegetables can boost your health!

Required

Library Branch: Midwest City Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Description:

Join us for an engaging session on 'Eating the Rainbow' and discover how colorful fruits and vegetables can boost your health!

Disclaimer(s)

There is no guarantee that foods served at this program have not come into contact with tree nuts, soybean, dairy, eggs, wheat, peanuts or other allergens. Accordingly, neither the Library nor Thick Descriptions will assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with at this program or any harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

This beautiful loaf is an example of what can be made with a sourdough starter.

Sourdough 101

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

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Learn the art of making, maintaining, and caring for a sourdough starter from a local baker. Discover tips and tricks to keep your starter alive and explore delicious recipe ideas.

Required

Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Description:

Learn the art of making, maintaining, and caring for a sourdough starter from a local baker. Discover tips and tricks to keep your starter alive and explore delicious recipe ideas.

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.

Freedom Celebration Video Game Night

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Video Gaming:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem...

It's the week after 4th of July! Bring your kids to the library to celebrate the freedom to play video games, while you relax with a good book.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming

Event Description:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

It's the week after 4th of July! Bring your kids to the library to celebrate the freedom to play video games, while you relax with a good book.

Lucas Ross holding a banjo standing in a field.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond 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: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

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

Balloon Art for Beginners

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library

Program Type:

Cultural Experiences

Age Group:

All Ages

:

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art. Animals & beyond!

Required

Library Branch: Midwest City Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Experiences

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Description:

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art. Animals & beyond!

Tots Thursdays

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-PreK, Kids

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Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Library Branch: The Village Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)

Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes

Event Description:

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones 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: Jones Library

Room: Meeting Room (Jones)

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

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-PreK

:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Required

Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Program Room (Northwest)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Storytimes

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond 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: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

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

SUMMER MEAL

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill 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: Capitol Hill Library

Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)

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

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village 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: The Village Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)

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

Infuse Your Moves: Kids program

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids

:

Make your own fruit infused water in this hands-on workshop. Explore how water fuels your body and what is hiding in sports drinks, soda, and juice. as you learn how hydration keeps your body moving.

Required

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Description:

Make your own fruit infused water in this hands-on workshop. Explore how water fuels your body and what is hiding in sports drinks, soda, and juice. as you learn how hydration keeps your body moving.

MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Commission Meetings

Age Group:

Adults

:

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Friends Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Commission Meetings

Anime Club: Frieren

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies

Age Group:

Teens

:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

Required

Library Branch: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies

Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

SUMMER STEM - Make a Stop Motion Movie Part 2

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library

Program Type:

Film & Movies, Science & STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

:

This is a two-part class. It will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 9 and 10. Children will only need to register for the first class and they'll be automatically registered for the second.

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Film & Movies, Science & STEAM

Event Description:

This is a two-part class. It will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 9 and 10. Children will only need to register for the first class and they'll be automatically registered for the second.

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

Make a Comic Book Character

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

Kids

:

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories!

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Required

Library Branch: Bethany Library

Room: Onsite (Bethany)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Description:

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories!

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

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

Color Our World : Teens with OKCMOA

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

:

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library

Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Description:

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection.

Attention:

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

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