TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The Almonte Library will be closed Sat., 5/4 through Tue., 5/14, to prepare for their grand reopening in their new building on Wed., 5/15 at 10 AM.

Notice:

Due to maintenance work, the Midwest City Library will be closed on Friday, May 10 and Monday, May 13. The Midwest City Library will be open as normal during the weekend (5/11 - 5/12).

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Cover to the May Mindfulness Journal, which features a eucalyptus branch on the back cover and a country road winding through a forest with golden sunlight coming through the canopy of tree branches.

May Mindfulness Journal

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
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! 

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Zumba in the Park

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Outdoors (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outdoors (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Zumba is perfect for everyone and everybody!  Zumba® class is designed to bring people together!  We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

Cherry tomatoes

Garden Club: Container Gardening

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

If you're looking to learn more about the mysterious art of gardening, you've come to the right place! No green thumb necessary, all experience levels welcome. During this session ...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

If you're looking to learn more about the mysterious art of gardening, you've come to the right place! No green thumb necessary, all experience levels welcome.

Exploring Herbs & Healthy Drinks

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a moth...

Required
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more!

Common Enemy: A Screening and Discussion with Rescue Pigs!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room A (Warr Acres) at Warr Acres Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness

Exploring Herbs & Healthy Drinks

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more! Gabrielle Reyes is a moth...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

This beginners class will discuss common herbs that you can use to make various drinks for kids! Hot and cold teas, herbal-rade, fruit drinks and more!

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Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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! Come join us working on our ongoing Heirloom Afghan Blanket project or any project of your choosing. We are a fun group and we welcome yarn art...

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: 20
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

DHS Resource Help

Monday, May 13, 2024 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 job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embe...

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 job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Mat Yoga

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear so...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear something you can easily move in.  

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.

Pretend Playtime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for a morning of fun and imagination. There will be different Dramatic Play stations and invitations available for kiddos. Pretend to be a veterinarian, or a mailman, or a ...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for a morning of fun and imagination. There will be different Dramatic Play stations and invitations available for kiddos. Pretend to be a veterinarian, or a mailman, or a cook, or many other fun pretend scenarios.

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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FRESH START: NUTRITION & YOU

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

You can learn how to cook new recipes, choose healthy foods, save money at the grocery store, keep foods safe to eat, and be more physically active.  Topics include: "Plan: Kn...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

You can learn how to cook new recipes, choose healthy foods, save money at the grocery store, keep foods safe to eat, and be more physically active.  Topics include: "Plan: Know What's for Dinner," "Choosing More Fruits & Vegetables," "Sh

Water Bottle Stickers Take-Home Kit

All Day
Onsite (The Village) at The Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Remind yourself to drink more water with this take-home kit! Kit contains a water bottle, stickers to put on the water bottle, information about the importance of hydration, and a ...

Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Onsite (The Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Remind yourself to drink more water with this take-home kit! Kit contains a water bottle, stickers to put on the water bottle, information about the importance of hydration, and a resource list. No registration-- first come, first serve.

Total Wellness Class

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas. Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org....

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas.

Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org. Mayores de 18 años pueden participar.

Goldfish Swim School

W.A.T.E.R. Safety for Kids Ages 3-7

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room C (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

May is National Swim Safety Month and what better time to talk to our kids about the fun and danger of being around water?! Each week in May, Christy Blew from Goldfish Swim School...

Required
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

May is National Swim Safety Month and what better time to talk to our kids about the fun and danger of being around water?! Each week in May, Christy Blew from Goldfish Swim School, will present a class to teach awareness and skills.

Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Outside (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Outside (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers, and formula or food while supplies last.  Eligible a

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Sustainable Gardening for Kids

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Sustainable Gardening for Kids is an engaging, hands-on activity designed to educate the youth about the importance of the 3 R's: recycle, reuse, and reduce. Our primary focus is t...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Sustainable Gardening for Kids is an engaging, hands-on activity designed to educate the youth about the importance of the 3 R's: recycle, reuse, and reduce.

Starting Seeds from Your Favorite Kitchen Herbs

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
In-Library (Luther) at Luther Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Embark on an exhilarating journey as we delve into the enchanting realm of starting seeds for your favorite kitchen herbs. Join us on this expedition, where not only will you unloc...

Required
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

Embark on an exhilarating journey as we delve into the enchanting realm of starting seeds for your favorite kitchen herbs.

Way Fun Wednesday flyer

Way Fun Wednesday

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Place (Midwest City) at Midwest City Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays! Alternating activities will include parachute play, sensory activities, art projects, and good old fashioned playtime!  Sharing in pla...

Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays!

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. 

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get grea...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Tai Chi

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Choctaw) at Choctaw Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Tai Chi:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is...

Event Description:

Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a...

Required
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls.

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.

Budget Gardening

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Almonte) at Almonte Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
Event Description:

Learn all about how you can use your waste to fuel your garden passions! Crystal is a passionate compost and garden educator and consultant. She has over 5 years of experience c...

Required
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Learn all about how you can use your waste to fuel your garden passions!

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

Snacking Can Be Good for You with Healthy Choices

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Achieve your health goals with good for you snacks. Move over crackers; there a new snack in town! You'll learn tips and tricks for helping you stay on track and achieve your healt...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Achieve your health goals with good for you snacks. Move over crackers; there a new snack in town! You'll learn tips and tricks for helping you stay on track and achieve your health goals...even when it comes to snacking.

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Quilling Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combin...

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

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs.