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People working on a jigsaw puzzle.

Puzzle Palooza!

Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

✨ Join Us for Tranquil Puzzle Afternoons at the Library! ✨ Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming world of jigsaw puzzles. Our library in...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

✨ Join Us for Tranquil Puzzle Afternoons at the Library! ✨

Traveling Tales: Germany

All Day
Online + Curbside (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. Don't forget to get your Traveling Tales Passport stamped once you finish...

Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. Don't forget to get your Traveling Tales Passport stamped once you finish your kit!

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encour...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Art Around the World 3: Brazil

All Day 8/6 - 8/10
Online + Curbside (Wright) at Wright Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?! Each monthly Art Around the World Take and Make Kits highlights a different type of folk art from countries, terr...

Required
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?!

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!

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

Yarn Club! / ¡Club de Hilo!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have a yarn project you have been working on? Join us as we gather in a safe space to share our yarn expertise and learn from one another. We will be working the same pattern until...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Have a yarn project you have been working on? Join us as we gather in a safe space to share our yarn expertise and learn from one another. We will be working the same pattern until the project is completed.

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Board, Warr Acres Library, August 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Come Enjoy this Unique Technique of Self Expression!

Learn the Art of Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Board

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Create a Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Board! We will be using magazine and newspaper clippings, glue, acrylic paint, washi tape and pens. Come Learn and Enjoy this Unique T...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Create a Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Board!

We will be using magazine and newspaper clippings, glue, acrylic paint, washi tape and pens.

Anime Club: Erased

Thursday, August 8, 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?

End of Summer Party

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outdoors (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Our outdoor end-of-summer bash will get you outside with our engaging games. Let's make the most of these final days of sunshine together! Please wear comfy clothing and sunscre...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Outdoors (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Games & Gaming, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

Our outdoor end-of-summer bash will get you outside with our engaging games. Let's make the most of these final days of sunshine together!

Please wear comfy clothing and sunscreen. Don't forget your water!

People working on a jigsaw puzzle.

Puzzle Palooza!

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

✨ Join Us for Tranquil Puzzle Afternoons at the Library! ✨ Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming world of jigsaw puzzles. Our library in...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

✨ Join Us for Tranquil Puzzle Afternoons at the Library! ✨

Spice Club Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is offering a FREE monthly take-home kit featuring a spice or spice blend for you to try at home! Each kit includes a brief history of the spice, a few recipes t...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Belle Isle Library is offering a FREE monthly take-home kit featuring a spice or spice blend for you to try at home!

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encour...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Del City Monthly Genealogy

Genealogy 101

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Genealogy:

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our re...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.

Artist's Palette

Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 120 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will b...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 120 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library.

People working on a jigsaw puzzle.

Puzzle Palooza!

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

✨ Join Us for Tranquil Puzzle Afternoons at the Library! ✨ Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming world of jigsaw puzzles. Our library in...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

✨ Join Us for Tranquil Puzzle Afternoons at the Library! ✨

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encour...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Maker Tuesday

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

Drones at the Library!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Unlock the skies with our Drone Program at the library! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of drones, where you can learn about several areas of drones and the rules of...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Unlock the skies with our Drone Program at the library! Join us for an exciting journey into the world of drones, where you can learn about several areas of drones and the rules of using.

Community and Coffee

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

Wildlife Walks

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters! This outdoor event will take you on an exciting expedition to spot local birds, bugs, repti...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

A very large origami crane about 2 feet long made of brown paper, next to a regular sized origami crane made of pink floral paper, next to a tiny origami crane about an inch long made with dark purple paper, sitting on a white table with a white background.

Giant (and Tiny) Origami

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Unleash your creativity with larger-than-life origami! Then try your hand at origami miniatures. Join us to craft a giant (and tiny) origami crane and explore other cool designs...

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

Unleash your creativity with larger-than-life origami! Then try your hand at origami miniatures.

Friends Trivia and Sofa

Friends Trivia

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

How you doin? It's time to find out! Gather your friends and family at our Friends library trivia afternoon to find out who is the biggest super fan!  Please enter your tea...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

How you doin? It's time to find out! Gather your friends and family at our Friends library trivia afternoon to find out who is the biggest super fan! 

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.

Speed Friending at Ralph Ellison

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Making friends, especially in adulthood, is hard. If you're struggling, you're not alone - at least not for much longer! Join Ralph Ellison Library in an afternoon of game driven S...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Making friends, especially in adulthood, is hard. If you're struggling, you're not alone - at least not for much longer!

State Fair Pennant Take-Home Kit

08/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online + Curbside (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Have you gone to the Oklahoma State Fair your whole life? Will 2024 be your first year? This kit contains everything you need to make a special souvenir for your visit. Create your...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Have you gone to the Oklahoma State Fair your whole life? Will 2024 be your first year? This kit contains everything you need to make a special souvenir for your visit.