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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: 14
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: 5
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: 0
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: 8

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Make Your Own Snowflake! (Take Home Kit)

All Day 12/16 - 12/20
Kids
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Bring winter magic to life with our Make Your Own Snowflake Kit! This kit includes everything needed to craft beautiful snowflake ornaments!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Paracord Key Chain - Take Home Kit

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
All Ages
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Time to transform vibrant paracord and a carabiner into a stylish and practical keychain with this take home kit.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 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!

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mat Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
All Ages, Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Storytimes
Event Description:

¡Hola! 

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 "Adults" group.

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

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

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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

Quilting & Crafting

11:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Live Piano Music

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

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

Winter Family Take-Home Kit

12/16/2024 @ 12:00pm - 12/23/2024 @ 12:15pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Winter Take-Home Kit for the Family 

Includes instructions and origami paper for making a Penguin and a Snowflake

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

Paint and Sip

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of painting and sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider. Take a chance to wind down this busy holiday season and get crafty at your library!

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.