Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Scavenger Hunt

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Gaming
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

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

Cool Off with Fresh Fruit: Freezing & Dehydrating

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Our OSU Extension presenter will teach participants how to preserve fresh summer fruits by freezing and dehydrating. Participants will enjoy an optional taste test of samples of frozen fruit smoothies and dehydrated fruit leather.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Participants will learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary. Follow along with step-by-step instructions and a pattern, or create your own!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Make Your Own Soap

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Teens, finish out the summer by making your own colorful soap. You'll learn the basics of soap making, and leave with a your very own bar of soap!

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

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Sign up today for Dungeons and Dragons club! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ebook Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Let's read more in 2025! This book club is centered around ebooks and e-audiobooks for its accessibility - no need to come to the library to hunt down a copy, you can snag this book from your phone, laptop, or tablet!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Larry "the Snake Guy"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

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

BattleBots

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to create the ultimate BattleBot? Attendees will team up to engineer their own unique bot
using Dash robots and some surprising supplies!
Ages 10 -14, registration required.

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

Children Reading to Dogs

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help

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

Vinyl Record & Art Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art!
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.

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

Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

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

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Nicoma Park Library
Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Harrah)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

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

August Mindfulness Journal

All Day
Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

When is the last time you took time to sit and breathe? Mindfulness is the practice of being present in a moment and taking a step back from our chaotic lives.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

August Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Event Description:

Explore the Luther Library in a new way by completing the monthly scavenger hunt! Each month is a different theme and you earn a prize for finding all the hidden pictures.

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

Community Room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Nicoma Park Library
Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

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

Coffee for the Community

9:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Wright Library
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Meeting Space (Wright)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Relax and enjoy free coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City or grab a cuppa joe to go.

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.

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

Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DHS Resource Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

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

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning!

Come learn CSS, Javascript, HTML and more at this weekly class offered at the Choctaw Library!