Event List

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano. There are plenty of tabl...

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...

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.

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? Thi...

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...

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

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...

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the oppor...

"Clean up, Clean up, Everybody Clean up! Clean up, Clean up, Everybody, Everywhere!" It's a toddler clean up time filled with fun where you get to be in charge of washing the di...

Always wanted to learn watercolor painting? Then learn from our local professional artist Jim Pourtorkan! All supplies are provided, sign up with a friend today!

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the communit...

**This class is Student Driven** Do you like to paint? Well, here's the program for you! This class is one that allows you to let go and create a piece of art that YOU enjoyed...

Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate glass cutting, miniature making, and polymer clay building!

Come join us at the OKC Downtown Metropolitan Library this January for the second annual CraftFest! Learn about different hobbies from local arts and crafting guilds! There will be...

Join the Knitting Guild, Fiber Artists of America, and Quilting guild as their members demonstrate their crafts. Demonstrations will include Wet Felting, Cross stitch, knitting, an...

  Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate paper quilling, a craft that involves wrapping paper into tight coils, and Gelli plating, a type of fabric printing. 

Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate clothing construction and leatherworking

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the communit...

Origami Take Home Kit Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper.  Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. No Registration Required.

Join us for an afternoon of crafts for grown-ups! Supplies and space are limited, so please pre-register. Bring your maker mindset and prepare to be inspired!

For this Valentine’s Day, join us in spreading love and kindness by creating handmade cards for residents at a local assisted living home and adult day-care center! Whether you wan...

In preparation for the Book Lover's Ball on February 15, we will be planning and creating costumes related to our favorite books! Bring your skills and prepare to learn new ones. C...

Bring the whole family to the library for Family Game Day. We will rotate between bingo, trivia, board games, and minute to win it games. If you've got a competitive spirit, this i...

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Interested in gardening? Have some seeds you no longer want? Celebrate National Seed Swap Day by swapping seeds with others. This is a great way to start a garden or expand yo...

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the communit...

Join us on National Seed Swap Day to exchange favorite seed varieties for the upcoming gardening season. Meet other gardeners to build community, ask questions, and swap stories an...