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February Creative Writing Chapbook

02/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2025 @ 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!

February Mindfulness Journal

02/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2025 @ 6:00pm
Onsite (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts ...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Family Playtime

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
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:

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

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

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

123! Play with Me!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the lib...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Shelf Watch Logo; Sasquatch profile with words "The Shelf Watch"

The Shelf Watch Book Club: Winter Reading Edition

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! This month, we'll be choosing a book that checks a box on our Winter Reading Book B...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 

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.

AI Revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Behind the Headlines

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

From digital artists winning competitions to AI-written speeches in Congress, artificial intelligence is making headlines daily – but what's the real story behind the sensational c...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

From digital artists winning competitions to AI-written speeches in Congress, artificial intelligence is making headlines daily – but what's the real story behind the sensational claims?

Saturday Morning Storytime

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5! This engaging program ...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

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. 

Join us for the Preschool Paint & Sip program at 11:00 am at the Downtown Library, where young artists will enjoy painting, drawing, and creating. For more information, please visit metrolibrary.org/events or call us at 405-231-8650.

Preschool Paint & Play

Saturday, February 1, 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. 

Dinosaur statue

Dino Day

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM 

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM

 

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. 

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

Needle Felting Class

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Learn to felt a cute design. Join us for needle felted valentines! Participants will be making a needle felted wool soft sculpture with guidance from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Conte...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Learn to felt a cute design. Join us for needle felted valentines! Participants will be making a needle felted wool soft sculpture with guidance from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.

Puzzle Race

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

There will be 4 puzzles. Each team will have 90 minutes to put together their 300-500 piece puzzle - provided by the library. Your group Captain will register for their entire...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

There will be 4 puzzles. Each team will have 90 minutes to put together their 300-500 piece puzzle - provided by the library. 

Pinecone Roses

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own pinecone roses!

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own pinecone roses!

Crochet and Knit Club Logo

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club! We welcome yarn artists of all ages, crocheters and knitters alike!  Do you not have a project yet? We have supplies to get you started! W...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

The Writers Room

Saturday, February 1, 2025 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: 12
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.

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.

Lego Block Party

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Page Turners

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you! Each month, we will select a different genre, such as my...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Library Helpers (Ages 7-10)

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or gree...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or greeting cards for the community, and talk about all the great books th

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. 

Sunday Afternoon Storytime

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Please join us for a Sunday Afternoon Storytime! You and your little ones are invited to a fun-filled event featuring stories, silly songs, and engaging activities perfect for ...

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

Please join us for a Sunday Afternoon Storytime!

You and your little ones are invited to a fun-filled event featuring stories, silly songs, and engaging activities perfect for toddlers.

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. 

Yoga & Meditation

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, i...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Creative Writing Sunday

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
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: 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?

Take home kit Alma Thomas

All Day 2/3 - 2/10
Online + Curbside (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

This kit will help imitate famous painter Alma Thomas abstract paintings. Thomas debuted her abstract style at the age of 75 in 1966. She then became the first African American Wom...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

This kit will help imitate famous painter Alma Thomas abstract paintings. Thomas debuted her abstract style at the age of 75 in 1966. She then became the first African American Women to have a solo show at Whitney Museum of Art in New York City.

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest 2025

All Day 2/3 - 3/7
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of pe...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

DHS Resource Help

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!...

Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 1 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Monday, February 3, 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.