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TeenTober at Southern Oaks: Post-It Poetry

All Day 10/9 - 10/13
Teen Area (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Have a poem you just need to get out? Share it with the world while celebrating TeenTober! We'll provide the sticky notes and pins, you bring your creativity!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Teen Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Have a poem you just need to get out? Share it with the world while celebrating TeenTober! We'll provide the sticky notes and pins, you bring your creativity!

homework

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. No registration is r...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

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! 

The poster for Life Writing Sundays, which features a beige background with a pink square in the middle. An abstract orange shape is within that square with a single line drawing of a pencil. Below that image are the words: "Stay" and "inspired."

Life Writing Sunday

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

October Creative Writing Chapbook

10/15/2024 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthe...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Writer Meetup - NaNoWriMo Prep

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Drop in and write! We will have a theme each week of October to help us prepare for NaNoWriMo in November.

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

Drop in and write! We will have a theme each week of October to help us prepare for NaNoWriMo in November.

The poster for Life Writing Sundays, which features a beige background with a pink square in the middle. An abstract orange shape is within that square with a single line drawing of a pencil. Below that image are the words: "Stay" and "inspired."

Life Writing Sunday

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Writer Meetup - NaNoWriMo Prep

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Drop in and write! We will have a theme each week of October to help us prepare for NaNoWriMo in November.

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

Drop in and write! We will have a theme each week of October to help us prepare for NaNoWriMo in November.

The poster for Life Writing Sundays, which features a beige background with a pink square in the middle. An abstract orange shape is within that square with a single line drawing of a pencil. Below that image are the words: "Stay" and "inspired."

Life Writing Sunday

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Writer Meetup - NaNoWriMo Prep

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Drop in and write! We will have a theme each week of October to help us prepare for NaNoWriMo in November.

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

Drop in and write! We will have a theme each week of October to help us prepare for NaNoWriMo in November.

National Novel Writing Month Take Home Kit

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

November is National Novel Writing Month and it's a time for writers to focus and achieve their goal of writing 50k in 30 days! Pick up this Take Home Kit with tips on writing a no...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

November is National Novel Writing Month and it's a time for writers to focus and achieve their goal of writing 50k in 30 days!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

NaNoWriMo Prompt Kit

11/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/08/2024 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Are you eager to write your own novel but don't know where to begin? Are you having problems with writer's block? Please consider signing up for our kit that will include brainteas...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Are you eager to write your own novel but don't know where to begin? Are you having problems with writer's block? Please consider signing up for our kit that will include brainteasers and writing prompts to help get you started! 

November Creative Writing Chapbook

11/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthe...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

NANOWRIMO Write-in (Metrowrites)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Forum (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favo...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

NaNoWriMo Write In

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers), drop in to write each Saturday morning of November! Bring your computer or ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers), drop in to write each Saturday morning of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

NaNoWriMo Write In

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favo...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

The Writers Room

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with ...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

NaNoWriMo Write In

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favo...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

The poster for Life Writing Sundays, which features a beige background with a pink square in the middle. An abstract orange shape is within that square with a single line drawing of a pencil. Below that image are the words: "Stay" and "inspired."

Life Writing Sunday

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every ...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Short Story Kit

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/11/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us in celebrating NanoWriMo! To help you get your creativity flowing, consider getting one of our take home kits. Each kit will include several prompts that you have to use to...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

Join us in celebrating NanoWriMo! To help you get your creativity flowing, consider getting one of our take home kits. Each kit will include several prompts that you have to use to build your own story. 

NaNoWriMo Write In (MetroWrites)

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favo...

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

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

NaNoWriMo Write In

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favo...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

NaNoWriMo Write In

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom EF (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favo...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

If you’re working toward your 50k words for NaNoWriMo (or want a space to write and meet other writers) drop in to write with Metro for all of November! Bring your computer or favorite way to write. 

Metro Writes flyer

Metro Writes

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Metro Writes is a monthly club for writers of all experience levels to hone your skills, meet new friends and get inspired! Each month, we'll have a different speaker followed by n...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Metro Writes is a monthly club for writers of all experience levels to hone your skills, meet new friends and get inspired! Each month, we'll have a different speaker followed by networking time. Better yet, it's free!