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Navigating the Medicare Maze

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you have questions about which Medicare Plan is right for you?  Get help Navigating the Medicare Maze as you discover your best fit within the many Medicare options an...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Do you have questions about which Medicare Plan is right for you?  Get help Navigating the Medicare Maze as you discover your best fit within the many Medicare options and deadlines. 

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 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

Humans vs. Zombies

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Similar to tag, Humans v Zombies is an interactive game where zombies attempt to decimate the human population. Everyone is equipped with a nerf gun except for the couple of "zombi...

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

Similar to tag, Humans v Zombies is an interactive game where zombies attempt to decimate the human population. Everyone is equipped with a nerf gun except for the couple of "zombies" to start off the game.

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Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, 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. S...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, 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.

Paper Making

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Kids and Teens, please join us! You will be learning how paper is made and then making it!    

Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Kids and Teens, please join us! You will be learning how paper is made and then making it!

 

 

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Pumpkin Painting Party

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

It's SpoOooOkY Halloween! Join the Ralph Ellison Library in celebrating at the Pumpkin Painting Party! Small pumpkins and paint supplies will be provided by the library.

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

It's SpoOooOkY Halloween! Join the Ralph Ellison Library in celebrating at the Pumpkin Painting Party! Small pumpkins and paint supplies will be provided by the library.

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. 

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany 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: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
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.

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.

Video Games

Thursday, October 10, 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!

Let's Fix This Information Table

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you need to register to vote?  Not sure what this upcoming election is about? Visit the Let's Fix This information table on September 24, September 26, October 2, Octobe...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Do you need to register to vote?  Not sure what this upcoming election is about?

Total Wellness Classes

Thursday, October 10, 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.

Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm.  Engli...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

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 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 20
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.

Thank you for your help!

Halloween Decor Crafts

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

We'll be making two cute and simple Halloween crafts for decor! All supplies are provided, so sign up to day with a friend for some spooky fun!

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

We'll be making two cute and simple Halloween crafts for decor! All supplies are provided, so sign up to day with a friend for some spooky fun!

Adult D&D - Fall Session

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join? Players of all skill levels are invited t...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join?

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm.&nb...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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National Coming Out Day Celebration with Author Visit

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Celebrate National Coming Out Day (October 11) with crafts and an author visit from Scott E. Garrison, author of the LGBTQ+ coming-of-age book, From the Universe to Me. Garrison wi...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Celebrate National Coming Out Day (October 11) with crafts and an author visit from Scott E. Garrison, author of the LGBTQ+ coming-of-age book, From the Universe to Me.

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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

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.

Thank you for your help!

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: 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.