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Community Room

Wednesday, October 30, 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.

older adults, both standing and sitting, working out

STAYING ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE (SAIL)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying ac...

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

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.  The SAIL program was des

Live Action Clue

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into real life on...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Mr. Boddy has died -- it's up to you to find out who killed him! Inspired by the classic board game Clue, join us as we take familiar characters off the board and into real life on a new adventure. Was it Plum with the candlestick in the library?

Children Reading to Dogs

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us after school for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog! Our sweet furry friends like nothing more than to listen to children read books. Check in anytime between 3:30 - ...

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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Event Description:

Join us after school for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog! Our sweet furry friends like nothing more than to listen to children read books. Check in anytime between 3:30 - 4:15 pm for an opportunity to read or just pet your furry friend.

Legends and Lore: Exploring Cryptids & More

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Come along with us as we explore the legends and lore behind the world's fantastical creatures through arts and crafts! This month, we're encountering vampires!

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

Come along with us as we explore the legends and lore behind the world's fantastical creatures through arts and crafts!

This month, we're encountering vampires!

After School Snack Series

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Be a master chef and make something delicious. Participants will create their very own personalized snack mix from a variety of available ingredients. No registration required. Kid...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Be a master chef and make something delicious. Participants will create their very own personalized snack mix from a variety of available ingredients. No registration required. Kids and teens welcome!

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.

Lo-fi Study Hall

Wednesday, October 30, 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...

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.

zines

Spooky Zines for Teens & Tweens

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come in for a spooky good time making Halloween themed zines with new and old friends! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own personal photos and decora...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come in for a spooky good time making Halloween themed zines with new and old friends! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own personal photos and decorations. 

U.S. Citizenship Classes

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom - CLC (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship process in this class made possibly by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm. Our U.S. Citizenship clas...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Zoom - CLC (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship process in this class made possibly by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm.

Total Wellness

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Forum (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description of event series

Total Wellness with Oklahoma Health Department

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to...

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

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

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.

Book cover for White Horse by Erika T. Wurth

BIPOC Book Club - "White Horse" by Erika T. Wurth

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
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:

Join our BIPOC Book Club to read fiction and non-fiction titles by Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. For October we will be reading "White Horse" by Erika T. Wurth. ...

Required
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Join our BIPOC Book Club to read fiction and non-fiction titles by Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color.

For October we will be reading "White Horse" by Erika T. Wurth. Reserve your copy with us today!

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.

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.

seed library box

Seed Library

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Finish your fall garden this year with a few seeds from our seed library. We have a small collection of mostly vegetable seeds with some Oklahoma wildflower mixes and herb seeds sp...

Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Finish your fall garden this year with a few seeds from our seed library. We have a small collection of mostly vegetable seeds with some Oklahoma wildflower mixes and herb seeds sprinkled in. Get those wildflower seeds in the ground for Spring.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Baby 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...

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

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!

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Thursday, October 31, 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. 

Total Wellness Classes

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose ...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Halloween Storytime

Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a spooky storytime, dance party, and costume parade on Halloween at the Village Library! Dress up in your favorite costume and come read some not-so-spooky books with u...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us for a spooky storytime, dance party, and costume parade on Halloween at the Village Library! Dress up in your favorite costume and come read some not-so-spooky books with us.

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. 

Halloween Storytime and Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for a Halloween themed storytime! Afterward all participants are invited to join us for a fabulously fun parade through the library.  During the parade we will have ca...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

Join us for a Halloween themed storytime!

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. 

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.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Passive Program (Jones) at Jones Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
ghost in jar

Graveyard Goobers

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Graveyard Goobers Halloween event! Create your own eerie ghosts in a jar and sew creepy-cool zombie dolls. Join us for a hauntingly fun aft...

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

Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Graveyard Goobers Halloween event! Create your own eerie ghosts in a jar and sew creepy-cool zombie dolls. Join us for a hauntingly fun afternoon of crafty ghoulishness!

Storytime Crafternoon

Storytime Crafternoon for Children

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Video Games

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Programming Room (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Video Gaming:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

After School Games

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays for an hour of video games after school!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays for an hour of video games after school!

Total Wellness Classes

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose ...

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

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.