All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/30.

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Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magic the Gathering for Beginners

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Ornament Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Come to the library for a jolly good time making your own ornaments! This program is for ADULTS. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation

9:45am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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!

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Keys: PowerPoint Essentials

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Learn the essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint in this beginner-friendly class. Discover how to create, format, and customize slides, add text, images, and animations, and deliver effective presentations.

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.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Ornament Making with Paperclay

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Come Enjoy Making Winter Ornaments and Custom Refrigerator Magnets with Paperclay!

We will be using metal cookie cutters, acrylic paints, yarn, and magnetic tape for the refrigerator magnets.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Voices and Votes: Opening Ceremony

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Join us for our Opening Ceremony of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit!

10am: Introduction

10:30am: Ribbon Cutting

10:50am: Student Essay and Art Contest Winners Presentation

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ye Olde Village Yuletide

10:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Hear ye! Hear ye! Villagers of all ages are hereby invited to the most festive celebration in the realm.

Journey back to medieval times with crafts, games, and activities for all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club-The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Main Area (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Book club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 AM in the Warr Acres Library Reading Area.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Season of Giving

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Grab those mittens and sled on into the Ralph Ellison library for a holiday program of arts and crafts and refreshments

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. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Bunch Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: Favorite Books of the Year. This month the book club will meet at the Edmond History Museum which is located at 431 S Boulevard.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Carols and Crafts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Live Performances & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of making crafts while listening to Winter and Holiday carols performed by a live pianist.  Crafts will mostly be ornaments and suited to a variety of ages, so this is an event for the whole family.  Please regis

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

STEM Club - Science Fun!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Archimedes Screw

Have you ever heard of Archimedes who lived between 287- 212 BC? He was a great inventor and one of his inventions that we still use today is the Archimedes Screw.

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.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Get Crafty

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us, with fiber artist Darci Lenker, in creating 2D needle felt architecture paintings. After class browse through and checkout a book from the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Reference Library visiting the Del City Library.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Santa's Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Calling all elves!

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.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Crafternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of holiday crafting! We'll be making colorful Sharpie marbled ornaments. This is a simple craft, so kids are welcome, but they MUST be supervised by an accompanying adult.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Winter Solstice Take-Home Kit

All Day 12/15 - 12/21
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Winter is here! Learn about the science behind the solstice and some ways it can be celebrated with this kit!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Race!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Are you and your squad true puzzle champions?  Are you ready flaunt your puzzle panache?

Each team can have 2 to 4 people, but only one team member should register for the puzzle race. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS
Event Description:

Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma Historians.  Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you probably didn't cover in your Oklahoma History classes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life Writing Sunday

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration 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?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Holiday Card Making

All Day
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Holiday's are around the corner. Stop by the Southern Oaks Library and make a holiday card.

 While supplies last.