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Natural Dyes for Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Gabrielle Reyes, from BlackSoil Urban Farm will be teaching the class how to use plants and herbs to create nontoxic, safe, natural dyes!

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

BAD ART NIGHT: HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come paint a terrible beautiful, scary dreamy picture of puffy, fluffy clouds against an ominous azure sky!  Share your pareidolia and take home some amazing art to hang proudly over your mantel.  This will

The Urban Poets and a Poetry Slam with Anthony Crawford

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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!

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

9:30am - 10:15am
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

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. 

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

Miniature State Fair Food Kit

08/27/2024 @ 9:30am - 08/31/2024 @ 4:30pm
Wright Library
Registration
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

What's your favorite part of Oklahoma State Fair? The rides? The animals?  The entertainment? The history? Or is it the... FAIR FOOD?!??!?

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.

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Jones Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
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.

Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Get ready to move, make-believe, and build during Del City Library’s Playtime! Library staff will help caregivers and children explore the benefits of all the different ways we play.

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. 

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

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. 

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

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!

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)

10:30am - 11:15am
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

*For the month of August we will have a focus on play and socialization. Our programs will be in the big meeting rooms and more closely mimic our Giant Play Times. We will be back to regular programming in September.*

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. 

Bethany Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
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.

Bethany's Book Club is here! The club meets the last Tuesday of every month. 

MLC CEO Search Committee Meeting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings

STEM Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Maker Tuesday

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

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

Trading Card Game Night

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Teens! (12-17) Are you a trading card game fan? Come hang out at the Almonte Library and play your favorite TCGs like Pokemon, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, etc!

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

Game Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Alzheimer's Support Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

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.

For readers ages 4-14 years old

Fall Beginner Gardening

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Don't let the approach of fall deter you from gardening! Autumn is a wonderful time for gardening and you'll learn why in this class!

Planting Your Fall Garden

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:

As summer winds down and the leaves start to change color, it's time for us young gardeners to get ready for our fall garden adventure!

Reading Music for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to read music? Join us at the Almonte Library with other Tweens and Teens aged 10-17! You will learn theory, gain practical knowledge, and partake in a fun activity to soildify your newly gained knowledge!

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