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Escape Room

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to make it out? Test your skills in this escape room! You'll have 45 minutes to solve the room. Teens and adults only!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to make it out? Test your skills in this escape room! You'll have 45 minutes to solve the room.

Teens and adults only!

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults! This month, we will be discussing Wolf...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults!

This month, we will be discussing Wolfpack by Amelia Brunskill.

Unofficial Warhammer Club Build Session

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Grab your chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overv...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Grab your chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overview. Second session on will be devoted to playing.

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.

The poster for the Creative Writing Sunday program. A single line drawing of an open book is in the middle of the poster, with small translucent circles of light purple, light blue, and light yellow covering most of the illustration. Below the illustration, it says, "Stay inspired."

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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?

BEHOLD

Monthly D&D Session

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for fun and excitement as we pursue victory and plunder across the many worlds and planes of Dungeons and Dragons! This monthly campaign is geared for new and experienced p...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us for fun and excitement as we pursue victory and plunder across the many worlds and planes of Dungeons and Dragons! This monthly campaign is geared for new and experienced players alike. 

 

Pika!

Pokemon TCG League

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League! You can bring your own deck or ...

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:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

Miniature State Fair Food Take Home Kit

All Day
Online + Curbside (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Love fair food? Can't get enough sweets and snacks? Pick up this kit to create your own fair food favorites. ​Kit contains clay, pastels, and other supplies to create tiny versions...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Love fair food? Can't get enough sweets and snacks? Pick up this kit to create your own fair food favorites. ​Kit contains clay, pastels, and other supplies to create tiny versions of snow cones, funnel cakes, fries and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take-Home Kit: Miniature State Fair Food

All Day 8/26 - 8/30
Onsite (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Love fair food? Can't get enough sweets and snacks? Pick up this kit to create your own fair food favorites. ​Kit contains clay, pastels, and other supplies to create tiny versions...

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

Love fair food? Can't get enough sweets and snacks? Pick up this kit to create your own fair food favorites. ​Kit contains clay, pastels, and other supplies to create tiny versions of snow cones, funnel cakes, fries and more!

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

State Fair Pennant Take-Home Kit

08/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you gone to the Oklahoma State Fair your whole life? Will 2024 be your first year? This kit contains everything you need to make a special souvenir for your visit. Create your...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Have you gone to the Oklahoma State Fair your whole life? Will 2024 be your first year? This kit contains everything you need to make a special souvenir for your visit.

State Fair Pennants Take and Make Kits for Adults

08/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

State Fair Pennant Kits  Have you gone to the Oklahoma State Fair your whole life? Will 2024 be your first year? This kit contains everything you need to make a special souvenir...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

State Fair Pennant Kits 

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

STEM Club - 3D Pens

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math. Each session will pr...

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

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, August 26, 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!

STEM Club - 3D Pens

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math. Each session will pr...

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

Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math.

After School Games

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays for an hour of video games after school!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays for an hour of video games after school!

Pokemon Club

Monday, August 26, 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. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every Monday for in-person Dungeons & Dragons. Teens of all skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. This progr...

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

Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every Monday for in-person Dungeons & Dragons. Teens of all skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided.

This program is for all teens ages 12-18.

The Urban Poets and a Poetry Slam with Anthony Crawford

Monday, August 26, 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?

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

Monday, August 26, 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!

Miniature State Fair Food Kit

08/27/2024 @ 9:30am to 08/31/2024 @ 4:30pm
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

What's your favorite part of Oklahoma State Fair? The rides? The animals?  The entertainment? The history? Or is it the... FAIR FOOD?!??!? Can't get enough of those yummy and...

Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

What's your favorite part of Oklahoma State Fair? The rides? The animals?  The entertainment? The history? Or is it the... FAIR FOOD?!??!?

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.

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

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

STEM Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
STEAM:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session wi...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Trading Card Game Night

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Teens! (12-17) Are you a trading card game fan? Come hang out at the Almonte Library and play your favorite TCGs like Pokemon, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, etc! Bring your own deck...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Teens! (12-17) Are you a trading card game fan? Come hang out at the Almonte Library and play your favorite TCGs like Pokemon, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, etc!

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

Game Night

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
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 reaso...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
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.

Reading Music for Beginners

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to read music? Join us at the Almonte Library with other Tweens and Teens aged 10-17! You will learn theory, gain practical knowledge, and partake...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to read music? Join us at the Almonte Library with other Tweens and Teens aged 10-17! You will learn theory, gain practical knowledge, and partake in a fun activity to soildify your newly gained knowledge!

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

Picture your life in personalized paper collage

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us to learn about the art of paper collage, and create a personalized artwork of your own. We'll have examples of portraits, still life pictures, and other types of collage ar...

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

Join us to learn about the art of paper collage, and create a personalized artwork of your own.