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Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month!

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

September is National Library Card sign-up month. Visit the Southern Oaks Library and sign-up for a card during this month to enter our weekly drawing for great prizes. For current...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

September is National Library Card sign-up month. Visit the Southern Oaks Library and sign-up for a card during this month to enter our weekly drawing for great prizes.

The cover to the September Creative Writing Chapbook, which features a photograph of a lake with a setting sun reflected across the surface. A tree branch with yellowing leaves reaches out over the lake.

September Creative Writing Chapbook

09/03/2024 @ 9:00am to 09/30/2024 @ 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
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 strengthe...

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!

The front and back cover to the September Mindfulness Journal, which features a photo of an autumnal forest with a golden ray of light peaking through the canopy of tree branches. The back cover features an illustration of a eucalyptus branch.

September Mindfulness Journal

09/03/2024 @ 9:00am to 09/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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! 

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim!  This program is a part of TRIAD, a collaborative effort between the Sheriff'...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim! 

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Take-Home Tuesday: DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

It's officially pumpkin spice season! Learn how to create your own pumpkin spice latte at home with this DIY kit. 

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

It's officially pumpkin spice season! Learn how to create your own pumpkin spice latte at home with this DIY kit. 

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of February we each choose ONE book from th...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of February we each choose ONE book from the Dorothy Martin Mysteries by Jeanne M. Dams to discuss.

Disclaimer(s)

Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm.  Engli...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Graduating High School

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Some things, they just don’t teach you in high school. This workshop will cover ten financial skills everyone should know before tackling their 20s and 30s.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Description:

Some things, they just don’t teach you in high school. This workshop will cover ten financial skills everyone should know before tackling their 20s and 30s.

Bethany Critique Group

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, ...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, and to gather that from others. Space is limited.

SAIL - STAYING ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE WITH OHAI

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance and...

Required
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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.

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises a...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Coffee and Crafts

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Enjoy good company and find out what's happening at your local library.  Come for coffee and crafts on the first Wednesday of the month.  We provide the place, the coffee...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Enjoy good company and find out what's happening at your local library.  Come for coffee and crafts on the first Wednesday of the month.  We provide the place, the coffee and the materials.

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.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get grea...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Tai Chi

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Tai Chi:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is...

Event Description:

Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls.

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.

Community Room

Wednesday, September 4, 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 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.

Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along!

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

The Library by Jacob Lawrence, 1960

Painting Party: Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn about "one of the first nationally recognized African American artists," Jacob Lawrence and share in his love for The Library by creating your own version of a Metropolitan L...

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

Learn about "one of the first nationally recognized African American artists," Jacob Lawrence and share in his love for The Library by creating your own version of a Metropolitan Library System library card.

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. 

Lo-fi Study Hall

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Looking for a quiet space in the library to read, write, study, or just vibe? Join us for Lo-fi Study Hall every Wed from 4p-6p. We'll have lo-fi beats on in the background while m...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Looking for a quiet space in the library to read, write, study, or just vibe? Join us for Lo-fi Study Hall every Wed from 4p-6p.

homework

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. No registration is r...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Graduating High School

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Some things, they just don’t teach you in high school. This workshop will cover ten financial skills everyone should know before tackling their 20s and 30s.

Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Some things, they just don’t teach you in high school. This workshop will cover ten financial skills everyone should know before tackling their 20s and 30s.

Wood Burning: Bookmarks

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark. ...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a bookmark.

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.

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm on ZOOM. Adul...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm on ZOOM.