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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children's Room Open Hours!

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Playtime:

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...

Event Description:

Ever wonder what is in the brightly colored room in the back of the children's area? Come find out during this open hours exploration! There will be toys and crafts for you to...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

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 opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Ever wonder what is in the brightly colored room in the back of the children's area? Come find out during this open hours exploration!

 

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. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Choctaw Elementary First Grader Outreach

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Arts and Crafts: Box Stitch Lanyards

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Join us after school for arts and crafts! Each Friday, come do a craft while you hang out with friends. We'll be doing all sorts of things, from bad art night to zines to paper mac...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us after school for arts and crafts! Each Friday, come do a craft while you hang out with friends. We'll be doing all sorts of things, from bad art night to zines to paper mache!

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

Gelli Plate Bookmark Making During Library Month

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn How to Make Beautiful Gelli Plate Bookmarkers using gelli surface plates, a variety of stencils, acrylic paints and a variety of paper, including card stock.  

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Learn How to Make Beautiful Gelli Plate Bookmarkers using gelli surface plates, a variety of stencils, acrylic paints and a variety of paper, including card stock. 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Knitty Committee

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Join us as you finish your current project, or simply bring yarn and needles and we will help you get started! The recommended yarn ...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Faux Succulent Art

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
In-Library (Harrah) at Harrah Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

16+ Come join us in designing your own painted plaster succulents. Succulents will be ready to paint. You can pick out which ones you want to go in your bowl and how you want to pa...

Required
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

16+ Come join us in designing your own painted plaster succulents. Succulents will be ready to paint. You can pick out which ones you want to go in your bowl and how you want to paint them.

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

Learn to Needlefelt a Mushroom!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn to needlefelt and create your very own Mushrooms!Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. In this workshop, you will learn th...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Learn to needlefelt and create your very own Mushrooms!

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

Preschool Paint & Play

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children t...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

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 "All Ages" group.

National Library Week Wacky Art Party!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Let your creativity fly! If you ever worry about the end product of your crafting, a wacky art session is just the place to unwind. In this program the sky's the limit! There will ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Let your creativity fly! If you ever worry about the end product of your crafting, a wacky art session is just the place to unwind. In this program the sky's the limit!

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 "Kids" group.

Kids Comic Workshop with Jerry Bennett

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a fun-filled, comic workshop led by comic artist Jerry Bennett in honor of National Library Week! Kids ages 7-12 will have the opportunity to explore the world of comic...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Join us for a fun-filled, comic workshop led by comic artist Jerry Bennett in honor of National Library Week!

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

Let's Get Crafty

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sewNeed a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! We'l...

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

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

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

Mushroom Keychain Take Home Kit

All Day 4/13 - 4/18
Onsite (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Make a cute little mushroom keychain out of a cork! All supplies provided.Kits are available for pick up starting Monday 4/13. Limit one kit per person. Available while supplies la...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Make a cute little mushroom keychain out of a cork! All supplies provided.

Kits are available for pick up starting Monday 4/13. Limit one kit per person. Available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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

Art Workshop from the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

A chance to show your creativity! Farooq Karim turns pieces of paper into 3-D flowers and in this workshop, he will teach participants how to make their own floral pieces. All mate...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

A chance to show your creativity! Farooq Karim turns pieces of paper into 3-D flowers and in this workshop, he will teach participants how to make their own floral pieces.

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

Color Sorting Take and Make for Ages 2-5

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Practice color recognition and fine motor grasp with this sticker color sorting activity! All supplies will be included in this activity for your toddler to do at home. Kit si...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Practice color recognition and fine motor grasp with this sticker color sorting activity! All supplies will be included in this activity for your toddler to do at home. 

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!

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

Tiny Art Take Home Kit for Teens and Adults

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Share your art with the public in our "tiny art" art gallery! Register and pick up a take home kit OR attend Hues on First Art Club on May 5 @ 6:30pm to create and paint your own 4...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Share your art with the public in our "tiny art" art gallery! Register and pick up a take home kit OR attend Hues on First Art Club on May 5 @ 6:30pm to create and paint your own 4x4 canvas.

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!

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

Take & Make: -- Knotty Owl -- Ages 10-18

All Day 4/14 - 4/20
Online + Curbside (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead. We can only guarantee one kit per registrant....

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead.

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

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!

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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...

Event Description:

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

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!

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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...

Event Description:

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

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!

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

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

CANCELLED: Quilting & Crafting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our c...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Vision Boards

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Vision boards are a powerful tool to visualize your goals and make them a reality. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll get to craft your own vision board, channeling your aspira...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Vision boards are a powerful tool to visualize your goals and make them a reality.

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

STEAM Team: Build a Bridge

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
STEAM:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session wi...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

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 "Kids" group.

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Hurry Up, Houdini!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month (subject to change), we'll...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series by Mary Pope Osborne.

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 "Adults" group.

Back to Nature

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us on a journey of getting back to nature! We will dive into the world of sustainability, gardening, native ecosystems, green centered creative projects and more... If it grow...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Join us on a journey of getting back to nature! We will dive into the world of sustainability, gardening, native ecosystems, green centered creative projects and more... If it grows let's explore!

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.