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A Mindful Spring: Journal Take Home Kit

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/23/2026 @ 9:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome the season of renewal with A Mindful Spring Journal, created for adults seeking a quiet moment of balance and reflection.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Welcome the season of renewal with A Mindful Spring Journal, created for adults seeking a quiet moment of balance and reflection.

SAIL - STAYING ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE WITH OHAI

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Tai Chi for adults

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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!

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

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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! 

Personal Finance Coach

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Intimidated by investing? Unsure of how to achieve your financial goals? The Personal Finance Coach can help.

Meet informally with a financial advisor to learn strategies, tips, and tricks to achieve your financial goals.

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Description:

Intimidated by investing? Unsure of how to achieve your financial goals? The Personal Finance Coach can help.

Meet informally with a financial advisor to learn strategies, tips, and tricks to achieve your financial goals.

Laugh & Lit

Laughter & Literature: Not Your Mother's Book Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to our NEW book club for adults 18+ to connect with others who love to read!

Registration Required
Registration will open on February 16, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to our NEW book club for adults 18+ to connect with others who love to read!

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning!

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

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning!

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

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

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Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Description:
Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a good mystery? Join our book club and meet up with other armchair sleuths to discuss your favorite mysteries. The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1 PM.

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Enjoy a good mystery? Join our book club and meet up with other armchair sleuths to discuss your favorite mysteries. The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1 PM.

Alzheimer's Support Group

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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.

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Coffee, Crafts, and Kanopy Movies

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 Craving a a community of crafters to hang out with? Do you enjoy creating lack the space? Or do you just want a place where you can sit down and drink a cup of coffee away from the chaos?

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Event Description:

 Craving a a community of crafters to hang out with? Do you enjoy creating lack the space? Or do you just want a place where you can sit down and drink a cup of coffee away from the chaos?

SAIL - STAYING ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE WITH OHAI

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Tai Chi for adults

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

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.

Spring Break Board Games

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults

Feeling bored this spring break? We can help! Learn how to play a new board game, or bring your own to share.

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

Feeling bored this spring break? We can help! Learn how to play a new board game, or bring your own to share.

Craft & Chat!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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!

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (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!

Whimsical Workshop: Building Mythical Creature Homes

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Fairies, Gnomes, Leprechauns - Oh My! Think about where these magical beings live and what makes their homes special. Design and build cozy cardboard homes for mythical creatures using craft supplies, and plenty of imagination.

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Fairies, Gnomes, Leprechauns - Oh My! Think about where these magical beings live and what makes their homes special. Design and build cozy cardboard homes for mythical creatures using craft supplies, and plenty of imagination.

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. 

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.

Creative Writing Wednesday

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults

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?

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
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?

Community and Coffee

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults
Community and Coffee:

Visit us for a little "caffeination", conversation and education! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and we'll be there to answer question...

Join us for Community and Coffee. We will have free coffee, puzzles, and conversation topics for the community. 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Visit us for a little "caffeination", conversation and education! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and we'll be there to answer questions about library services and events. There will also be a selection of new materials for you to peruse and check out.

Join us for Community and Coffee. We will have free coffee, puzzles, and conversation topics for the community. 

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

Village Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village 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...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading

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.

Game Night

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
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.

Makerspace Crafternoon: Suffragette Rosettes

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Makerspace (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Make and Takes:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Honor the Suffragettes that earned women the right to vote in the makerspace!  In this special Women's History focused Crafternoon, we'll use the button maker and ribbons to recreate the iconic "Votes for Women" Suffragette rosettes.

Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: The Makerspace (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Honor the Suffragettes that earned women the right to vote in the makerspace!  In this special Women's History focused Crafternoon, we'll use the button maker and ribbons to recreate the iconic "Votes for Women" Suffragette rosettes.