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Family Art Night

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

Anime Club: My Hero Academia

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Join us for Anime Club, make friends who love anime as much as you do, learn cool...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

U.S. Citizenship Class

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Blue hat that has been created with nalbinding sitting on a white outdoor table.

Nalbinding 101: Starting a Hat

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Nålbinding is an ancient hand craft where the finished products look a lot like knitting or crochet. Learn how to do one of the basic stitches while learning about the history...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Nålbinding is an ancient hand craft where the finished products look a lot like knitting or crochet. Learn how to do one of the basic stitches while learning about the history of this fascinating art. 

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.

Pintura y Bebidas: Paint and Sip for Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us on October 10th at the Downtown Library for an evening of painting, cultural immersion, and relaxation as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with local artist Esther Velasco! Sip on refreshing non-alcoholic beverages provided by the library and let your creativity flourish. There will be two sessions. One session will be from 6:00pm-7:00pm, and the other session will be from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Pintura y Bebidas: Paint & Sip for Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of painting, cultural immersion, and relaxation as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with local artist Esther Velasco! Sip on refreshing non-alcoholic be...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of painting, cultural immersion, and relaxation as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with local artist Esther Velasco!

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.

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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Advisory Board:

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see.&n...

Event Description:

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours.

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation.

Twilight Saga: Party at the Library

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Calling all Spider monkeys! Are you team Edward or Jacob? Do you want to return to Forks? Want to return to 2006 to see it in theaters for the first time again? Then join u...

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

Calling all Spider monkeys!

Are you team Edward or Jacob?
Do you want to return to Forks?
Want to return to 2006 to see it in theaters for the first time again?

Musictime for Babies

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express.

123! Play with Me!

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the lib...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Musictime for Children (ages 2-5)

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express.

Pet Food Pantry

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Outdoors (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

Community Room

Friday, October 11, 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 Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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 Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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The Caring Van Visit

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoors (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families. The Oklahoma Caring Van Program is...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Outdoors (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

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. 

Chess Club

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in...

Event Description:

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled l...

Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent

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. 

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
All Ages 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...

Event Description:

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

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!

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

Banned Book Club For Parents

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading the...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading them, but also discussing them!

ScissorTales

ScissorTales

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime! We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail.  If we need to canc...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

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Computer Keys: From Basics to Brilliance with Microsoft Word

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly class. Discover how to create, format, and save documents, use basic editing tools, and learn and share other usefu...

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

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly class. Discover how to create, format, and save documents, use basic editing tools, and learn and share other useful tips.

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

Come create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. Learn the Art of Suminagashi.

Learn the Art of Suminagashi!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water.  Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. 

Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

Knitty Committee

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Join us as you finish your current project, or simply bring yarn and needles and we will help you get started! The recommended yarn ...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

MetroWrites

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

A meetup for writers of all ages and genres to build community and WRITE! 

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

A meetup for writers of all ages and genres to build community and WRITE! 

Book Club-The Only One Left by Riley Sager

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
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...

Event Description:

Book club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres Library Reading Area. This month we will be reading The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Copies ar...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

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.

Book club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres Library Reading Area.

Psychology of Money

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Each person has a money personality that influences their spending and saving decisions. Learn how to recognize negative financial habits and attitudes and change them into product...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Each person has a money personality that influences their spending and saving decisions. Learn how to recognize negative financial habits and attitudes and change them into productive ones.