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Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lin...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

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Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries. Then enjoy the pretend play stations in our children’s progra...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries.

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Al...

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

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

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

Metropolitan Library Commission Pre-Meeting & Setup

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Commission Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings
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Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.Sign ...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

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Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries. Then enjoy the pretend play stations in our children’s progra...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Light up your world in the Downtown Color Castle as we turn plastic orbs into colorfully painted Planetary Luminaries.

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. 

Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

You can see the colors of the world with your awesome eyes, but how can you experience color with your other senses? Come use all five of your senses in this hands-on colorful expe...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

You can see the colors of the world with your awesome eyes, but how can you experience color with your other senses?

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

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Metro Zine Fest 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Entire 4th Floor at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Interested in DIY, creative expression, and independent voices? Our second ever Metro Zine Fest is the perfect event for you. We'll have panels on brainstorming ideas, collabo...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Entire 4th Floor
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Interested in DIY, creative expression, and independent voices? Our second ever Metro Zine Fest is the perfect event for you. 

We'll have panels on brainstorming ideas, collaboration, and What's a Zine? 

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.

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

Preserving Oklahoma History with the Black Living Legacy App

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn about Oklahoma City's Black historical sites, legacies, and artifacts through this introduction to the Black Living Legacies app. The Black Living Legacies app is at the "for...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Description:

Learn about Oklahoma City's Black historical sites, legacies, and artifacts through this introduction to the Black Living Legacies app.

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Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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. The...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a b...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 

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. 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
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 ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
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

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Summer Reading Journal

All Day 6/20 - 7/3
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?

Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a b...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 

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. 

Make It Yours! A Sketchbook Creation Workshop

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Get hands-on and create your own custom sketchbook from scratch! Join artist Sofia Arenas for a workshop where you’ll learn to fold, collate, and staple pages into a one-of-a-kind ...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Get hands-on and create your own custom sketchbook from scratch! Join artist Sofia Arenas for a workshop where you’ll learn to fold, collate, and staple pages into a one-of-a-kind sketchbook.

Downtown Color Castle: Rock Your Colors

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us this summer for a colorful adventure as we explore the wonders of rocks and colors! In this interactive program, kids will craft exciting rock creations and uncover hidden ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us this summer for a colorful adventure as we explore the wonders of rocks and colors! In this interactive program, kids will craft exciting rock creations and uncover hidden treasures.

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. 

Flyer for Hooplahoma with photo of performer Chelsea

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art! Participants will be dazzled by a rainbow of hoops and circus skills, learn about the art of...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
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

Downtown Color Castle: Rock Your Colors

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us this summer for a colorful adventure as we explore the wonders of rocks and colors! In this interactive program, kids will craft exciting rock creations and uncover hidden ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us this summer for a colorful adventure as we explore the wonders of rocks and colors! In this interactive program, kids will craft exciting rock creations and uncover hidden treasures.

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. 

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Computer Keys: Navigating the Age of AI

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

AI is shaping our world in powerful ways. In this session, we’ll dive into how to use AI responsibly—understanding its impact, staying safe, and thinking critically about the conte...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

AI is shaping our world in powerful ways. In this session, we’ll dive into how to use AI responsibly—understanding its impact, staying safe, and thinking critically about the content we encounter.

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

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

Rainbow of Rocks!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

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. 

Two women from Clips and Hips standing outside in dresses

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about th...

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

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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

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