Upcoming Events

Have you ever wanted to create your own spice blend but do not know where to start? Or, are you looking for ways to spice up your holiday meals?

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading them, but also discussing them!

Join us for an open toddler playtime!

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

Need legal advice?

Health questions?  Need accurate, current and trustworthy medical information? Then this presentation is for you! 

Please come and celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us by enjoying Choctaw social dancing. A dance group from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be presenting traditional styles of Choctaw dance in the Downtown Library atrium.

Thanksgiving Craft and Activity Take-Home Kit

Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last

Come join us for a Community Resource Fair! See what local organizations have to offer for you -- all at the same time! Visit multiple booths and learn about what these organizations can do for you.

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

Join us in celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month! This event will feature several local Indigenous artists and authors showcasing what they do best. There will be fun free activities for all!

Join us in celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month! This event will feature several local Indigenous artists and authors showcasing what they do best. There will be fun free activities for all!

Oklahoma City Ballet is pleased to present “ Books and Ballet” in collaboration with the Metropolitan Library System.

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

An educational and culturally immersive experience to give all ages a firsthand look at the significance and beauty of Native American Regalia. Led by Native American presenters from the Red Earth, Inc., guests will see traditional Regal

Love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults!

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

Come join us for a roaring good time! In honor of DINOVEMBER, we are creating some dino-themed crafts! 

All ages welcome, but geared towards children ages 4-11 and their adults.

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.

Join us in making frybread as we discuss its significance to Native American Heritage.

Many tribes all across North America have used, and some still continue using, cradleboards to carry their children at very young ages. Join us for a unique learning experience with the Red Earth, Inc.