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March Creative Writing Chapbook

03/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 03/31/2025 @ 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!

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Gallery

All Day 3/17 - 4/18
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages
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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, 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.

Adult Fiction Book Bundles!

All Day 3/24 - 4/7
Online + Curbside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting March 24th. You must provide a valid library card. Boo...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting March 24th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account.

 

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!

The Urban Poets

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent? Local poets have an opportunity to read their ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL)

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community & Civics, 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 Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. English a...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

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

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on readin...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

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.

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on readin...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

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.

Virtual Rocket Readers

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Online (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on readin...

Required
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions via Zoom to work on reading and comprehension skills.

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.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

National Library Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/1 - 4/19
Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Learn about how to use all the sections of the library while exploring Ralph Ellison on a Scavenger Hunt

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Learn about how to use all the sections of the library while exploring Ralph Ellison on a Scavenger Hunt

Pages and Prose Flyer

Pages & Prose Parcel

04/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/15/2025 @ 9:00pm
Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 12. When you sign up for the service you will receive 3 fiction or no...

Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 12.

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 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!

April Creative Writing Chapbook

04/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
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!

Storytime

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
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...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
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.

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. 

Tuesdays Together

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Toddler 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...

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

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!

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. 

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of April we each choose ONE book from the F...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers.  Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series.  For the month of April we each choose ONE book from the Finlay Donovan Mysteries by Elle Cosimano to discuss.

Disclaimer(s)

Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.

Children Reading to Dogs

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

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: The Village Library
Room: Children's Area (Village)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

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.

Homework & Reading Help

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is ...

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is through practice.

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

Dogs Reading to Children - 1st Session

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while listening to certified therapy dogs read stories aloud at the library.This p...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while listening to certified therapy dogs read stories aloud at the library.

Dogs Reading to Children - 2nd Session

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while listening to certified therapy dogs read aloud.This program has 2 sessions. ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while listening to certified therapy dogs read aloud.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

Children Reading to Dogs

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle 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: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
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.

Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Community & Civics, 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 Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. English a...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

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

Storytime Under the Stars

Storytime Under the Stars

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Outdoors (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Join us for magical Wednesday evenings in April at our enchanting planetarium! As we gather beneath a canopy of twinkling stars, let your imagination soar as we read captivating ta...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Outdoors (The Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us for magical Wednesday evenings in April at our enchanting planetarium! As we gather beneath a canopy of twinkling stars, let your imagination soar as we read captivating tales.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!