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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.

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!

Maker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
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: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

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

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!

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Around the World: Greece

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Learning about other cultures helps children develop a sense of empathy and possibility. Join us Downtown each month as we explore a new country, using arts and crafts, hands-on ac...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learning about other cultures helps children develop a sense of empathy and possibility. Join us Downtown each month as we explore a new country, using arts and crafts, hands-on activities, and most importantly our imaginations!

After School Games

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) at Capitol Hill Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of video games after school!

Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of video games after school!

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

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!

Anime Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forum (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! We'll start off with a Japanese-inspired craft and then watch three episodes of a popular anime. Each month will...

Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! We'll start off with a Japanese-inspired craft and then watch three episodes of a popular anime.

Anime Club: Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

U.S. Citizenship Class

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

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!

Circling Orbital: A Transatlantic Book Talk

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multimedia Lab (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us at Almonte for a special international book discussion as we explore Orbital, the 2024 Booker Prize-winning novel by Samantha Harvey. This immersive story follows a day abo...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Multimedia Lab (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us at Almonte for a special international book discussion as we explore Orbital, the 2024 Booker Prize-winning novel by Samantha Harvey.

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

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American Girl Book Club

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

                                                     ♥  Be a part of history!  ♥

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.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Onsite (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: Onsite (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!

Self Eulogy Workshop-Cancelled

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom AB (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Are you living authentically? With integrity? Are you shaping your life in a way you'd want it to be remembered? Will the way people perceive you after death reflect the values you...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Are you living authentically? With integrity? Are you shaping your life in a way you'd want it to be remembered? Will the way people perceive you after death reflect the values you hold dear now? If not, how might you begin to realign?

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Onsite (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: Onsite (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!

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Onsite (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: Onsite (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!

¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

¡Hola! ¡Canta Conmigo! is a weekly storytime program for families that are interested in learning Spanish, speak Spanish at home, or would like their little one to experience ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Storytimes
Event Description:

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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. 

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Homeschool Parent Chats by the Fireplace

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Area (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

These encouraging sessions for both current and prospective homeschool parents will meet the first Monday of every month at 3 pm next to the Warr Acres Fireplace.  These sessi...

Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

These encouraging sessions for both current and prospective homeschool parents will meet the first Monday of every month at 3 pm next to the Warr Acres Fireplace.

Feathered Friends!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a hands-on experience with adorable baby chicks, where children can pet and hold these fluffy creatures. Kids will have the chance to ask any questions about chicks and...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Join us for a hands-on experience with adorable baby chicks, where children can pet and hold these fluffy creatures. Kids will have the chance to ask any questions about chicks and chickens, learning fun facts about their care and life cycle.

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Hues on First Art Club: Spring Landscape Painting with Artist Mary Sholly Molander

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us each month on the FIRST Monday at the Edmond Library on FIRST Street to add colorful HUES to an art project focusing on an artist, technique or medium. This program is...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us each month on the FIRST Monday at the Edmond Library on FIRST Street to add colorful HUES to an art project focusing on an artist, technique or medium. 

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Onsite (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: Onsite (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!

Maker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
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: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

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

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Let's Talk About It: The Worst Hard Time Revisited

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oklahoma Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Dr. Kalenda Eaton discusses Whose Names Are Unknown by Sanora Babb. Welcome to Let's Talk About It Oklahoma.Each program begins with a literary expert giving a 30-40 minute ta...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Oklahoma Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

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