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Event List

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LEGO Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

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

Game Day

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
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...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & 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 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Games

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
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...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & 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 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!

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

Family Gaming Night

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Family Gaming Night! Meet other game lovers, and learn how to play new games with them. We'll have a variety of tablet...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Family Gaming Night! Meet other game lovers, and learn how to play new games with them. We'll have a variety of tabletop and video games available and plenty of space to play them.

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

Quilting Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your sewing machine and projects and quilt with friends! Don't have a machine? We have a few to borrow! Don't know how to quilt? We can get you started, or bring any needlewo...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Bring your sewing machine and projects and quilt with friends! Don't have a machine? We have a few to borrow! Don't know how to quilt? We can get you started, or bring any needlework project to work on and enjoy the company!

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

Adventures with Cricut: creating an artist/pencil bag for school

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Guests will choose a vinyl design cut with the Cricut to create a zippered bag for art supplies and/or pencil/school supplies. Recommended for new Cricut users. 

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Guests will choose a vinyl design cut with the Cricut to create a zippered bag for art supplies and/or pencil/school supplies. Recommended for new Cricut users. 

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

OMAFF - Open Work Hours

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

This is an open work day for those participating in our One Minute Animation Film Festival workshop. The meeting room will be made available for anyone wanting to work on t...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film & Movies
Event Description:

This is an open work day for those participating in our One Minute Animation Film Festival workshop.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Advisory Board:

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see.&n...

Event Description:

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours.

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation.

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

Community Room

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) at Nicoma Park Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

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

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 Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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

Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Celebrate Cat Month with this cozy library cat puzzle! Plus, who doesn't love a little competition? Teams and families with children ages 8 and up are welcome to race against the c...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Celebrate Cat Month with this cozy library cat puzzle! Plus, who doesn't love a little competition?

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

Hispanic Foil Art

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Hispanic Heritage History Month is here! Join us to create foil art at the Southern Oaks Library to help celebrate the many influential Hispanic artists of the past and presen...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Hispanic Heritage History Month is here! Join us to create foil art at the Southern Oaks Library to help celebrate the many influential Hispanic artists of the past and present. We will be using hot glue guns, foil, and sharpies.

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

Fall Crafternoon: Button Art

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Get ready for the fall season with some fun and festive button art! We'll be using hot glue guns to turn buttons into cute seasonal art. You can choose from a ghost or a pumpkin. ...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Get ready for the fall season with some fun and festive button art! We'll be using hot glue guns to turn buttons into cute seasonal art. You can choose from a ghost or a pumpkin.

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

Art Rewind

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Did you miss out on one of our craft activities earlier this year? Do you have fond memories of childhood art class projects, or did you ever peer into the supply cabinets wistfull...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Did you miss out on one of our craft activities earlier this year? Do you have fond memories of childhood art class projects, or did you ever peer into the supply cabinets wistfully and want to try everything?

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

Stardew Valley Needle Felting

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Get ready for cuteness overload as you create adorable needle-felted creations inspired by the game Stardew Valley! Make your own colorful Junimo, felt a cuddly chicken, or a delic...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Get ready for cuteness overload as you create adorable needle-felted creations inspired by the game Stardew Valley! Make your own colorful Junimo, felt a cuddly chicken, or a delicious farm-fresh treat. All supplies are provided. Ages 13 and up.

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

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Power Hack! Advanced Coding Club

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Power Hack is back and better than ever!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall in a very special ADVANCED edition. Our hackers have asked to move forward from block codin...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Power Hack is back and better than ever!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall in a very special ADVANCED edition.

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.

Seed Library

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Get your hands in the soil and plant a fall garden this year with a few seeds from our seed library. We have a small collection of mostly vegetable seeds with some Oklahoma wildflo...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Get your hands in the soil and plant a fall garden this year with a few seeds from our seed library. We have a small collection of mostly vegetable seeds with some Oklahoma wildflower mixes and herb seeds sprinkled in.

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

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our c...

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

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

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

Coding Club: Homeschool Edition

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

It's Coding Club Homeschool Edition! Come join us this April and May as we use Fiero.com to learn different coding languages! Guests will have the chance to learn HTML, SQL, Jav...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

It's Coding Club Homeschool Edition!

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

Exploring Library Resources: Ancestry Seekers

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

It's National Library Card Sign Up Month! Celebrate by learning about the resources available with your library card. Attend this short program at Southern Oaks Library to earn an ...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

It's National Library Card Sign Up Month! Celebrate by learning about the resources available with your library card. Attend this short program at Southern Oaks Library to earn an additional entry in our drawing for Library Card Sign Up month.

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

Pokemon Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and play Pokemon together. Bring your cards and games and get ready to trade! We'll have a limited amount of Pokemon cards to hand out to ...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and play Pokemon together. Bring your cards and games and get ready to trade! We'll have a limited amount of Pokemon cards to hand out to start your collection. 

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

The Urban Poets

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent? Local poets have an opportunity to read their ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Paint and Pop!

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying some of Pop's most unique sodas! Teens ages 12-18

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying some of Pop's most unique sodas!

Teens ages 12-18

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

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning! Come learn CSS, Javascript, HTML and more at this weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library! The class will meet o...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning!

Come learn CSS, Javascript, HTML and more at this weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library!