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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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Chalk Art Contest

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Covered Patio (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
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Join us for a fun and creative Chalk Art Contest at the library! Grab some sidewalk chalk and let your imagination run wild as you create colorful masterpieces.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Covered Patio (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us for a fun and creative Chalk Art Contest at the library! Grab some sidewalk chalk and let your imagination run wild as you create colorful masterpieces.

Library Closed

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Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
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The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

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 "All Ages" group.

Larry "the Snake Guy"

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Viking Wire Weaving PART ONE

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
:

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

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

Kids Coding Club

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw 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...

Come join us this June and July as we use Fiero.com to learn different coding languages! Guests will have the chance to learn HTML, SQL, Javascript, Python, or even just coding basics using drag and drop coding.

Open to ages 9-18

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

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!

Come join us this June and July as we use Fiero.com to learn different coding languages! Guests will have the chance to learn HTML, SQL, Javascript, Python, or even just coding basics using drag and drop coding.

Open to ages 9-18

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

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, 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 weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Onsite (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

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

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Onsite (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
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 "Teens" group.

Lemonade Lounge

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
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Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18.

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

Anime After Dark

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Join us on the 4th Thursday for an engaging community where anime enthusiasts aged 16 and up come together to explore the diverse world of anime and manga.

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

Join us on the 4th Thursday for an engaging community where anime enthusiasts aged 16 and up come together to explore the diverse world of anime and manga.

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

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

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 "Adults" group.

Copy of Beginning Viking Wire Weaving PART TWO

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
:

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Faux Cloisonne Bookmarks

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit us at the Choctaw Library to make faux cloisonne bookmarks using resin, wire, and wooden bookmarks!

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

Visit us at the Choctaw Library to make faux cloisonne bookmarks using resin, wire, and wooden bookmarks!

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

Design and 3D Print

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
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...

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

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!

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer!

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

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, 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 weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library!

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

July Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Online + Curbside (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Toddler Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Family Button Painting

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
:

Get ready for a super fun and creative family adventure at the library! Join us for an exciting event where you'll paint vibrant, one-of-a-kind pictures using colorful buttons!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Get ready for a super fun and creative family adventure at the library! Join us for an exciting event where you'll paint vibrant, one-of-a-kind pictures using colorful buttons!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

How to Make a Monster! with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
:

Description: Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to “How to Make a Monster!” This is an informative workshop that examines the history and technique of creature creation and gives learners a means t

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

Description: Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to “How to Make a Monster!” This is an informative workshop that examines the history and technique of creature creation and gives learners a means t

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

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Library Closed

All Day
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations