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Tai Chi for Better Balance

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility. This six-week class teaches participants w...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.

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

Tuesdays Together-Music Play with Miss Rondia!

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Musictime:

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, ...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes

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. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

STAYING ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE (SAIL)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (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 AB (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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 Tai Chi experience is helpful.

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

Storytime & Parachute

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! We will rotate between playtime, storytime, pa...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

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. 

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

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre “Frog and Toad”

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children  Follow along through four fun-filled seasons with great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. Waking from hibe...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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: 5
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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

SUMMER MEAL

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Camp Downtown : Forest Wind Chimes

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we...

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

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we will feature a new camp craft.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen D&D

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Grab your bow, ready your dancing lights, and prepare for battle! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons, led by librarians and even teens like you, at the Choctaw Library. Newbies, novi...

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Grab your bow, ready your dancing lights, and prepare for battle! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons, led by librarians and even teens like you, at the Choctaw Library.

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

Extreme Animals Adventure

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

Sail across the summer sea for an adventure with Extreme Animals! See curious creatures up close, and learn more about their environments, and ecosystems. Register now to be part o...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Description:

Sail across the summer sea for an adventure with Extreme Animals! See curious creatures up close, and learn more about their environments, and ecosystems.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Frog and Toad"

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children  Follow along through four fun-filled seasons with great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. Waking from hibe...

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

Target Age: 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

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

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children   The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that change...

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

Target Age: school-age children  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Seed Swap

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Interested in gardening? Have some seeds you no longer want? Swapping seeds with others is a great way to start a garden or expand your existing garden without breaking the bank. C...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Interested in gardening? Have some seeds you no longer want? Swapping seeds with others is a great way to start a garden or expand your existing garden without breaking the bank.

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

Writing Party: A Young Storytellers Workshop

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

In conjunction with our Young Storytellers publishing workshop, the Edmond Library presents our summer Writing Party series. Each hour-long event is a stand-alone opportunity for y...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

In conjunction with our Young Storytellers publishing workshop, the Edmond Library presents our summer Writing Party series.

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

Science of the Human Body

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Embark on an exciting journey through the human body with our interactive science program designed for curious minds aged 8 to 14! Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the body's...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Embark on an exciting journey through the human body with our interactive science program designed for curious minds aged 8 to 14!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Children's Area (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Salad Garden For Kids

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to grow all the ingredients to make a tasty salad like lettuce, carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Participants will be able to take home their own s...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to grow all the ingredients to make a tasty salad like lettuce, carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Participants will be able to take home their own salad!

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

Game Day

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Total Wellness

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

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

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

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss program 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Discovery Backpack Exploration with Oklahoma 4-H

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home! 

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join Oklahoma 4-H as they dive into our new eco and health literacy backpacks and show you all the fun ways you can explore our backpacks at home!