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LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

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

Game Day

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Games

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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

Family Gaming Night

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Family Gaming Night! Meet other game lovers, and learn how to play new games with them. We'll have a variety of tabletop and video games available and plenty of space to play them.

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

Quilting Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Bring your sewing machine and projects and quilt with friends! Don't have a machine? We have a few to borrow! Don't know how to quilt? We can get you started, or bring any needlework project to work on and enjoy the company!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Guests will choose a vinyl design cut with the Cricut to create a zippered bag for art supplies and/or pencil/school supplies. Recommended for new Cricut users. 

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

OMAFF - Open Work Hours

6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Film & Movies
Event Description:

This is an open work day for those participating in our One Minute Animation Film Festival workshop.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours.

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation.

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

Community Room

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

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

Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race

10:00am - 12:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Celebrate Cat Month with this cozy library cat puzzle! Plus, who doesn't love a little competition?

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.

Hispanic Foil Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Hispanic Heritage History Month is here! Join us to create foil art at the Southern Oaks Library to help celebrate the many influential Hispanic artists of the past and present. We will be using hot glue guns, foil, and sharpies.

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

Fall Crafternoon: Button Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Get ready for the fall season with some fun and festive button art! We'll be using hot glue guns to turn buttons into cute seasonal art. You can choose from a ghost or a pumpkin.

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

Art Rewind

3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Village Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Did you miss out on one of our craft activities earlier this year? Do you have fond memories of childhood art class projects, or did you ever peer into the supply cabinets wistfully and want to try everything?

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

Stardew Valley Needle Felting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Get ready for cuteness overload as you create adorable needle-felted creations inspired by the game Stardew Valley! Make your own colorful Junimo, felt a cuddly chicken, or a delicious farm-fresh treat. All supplies are provided. Ages 13 and up.

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

Creative Writing Sunday

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Power Hack! Advanced Coding Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Power Hack is back and better than ever!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall in a very special ADVANCED edition.

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

Seed Library

9:00am - 10:00am
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Get your hands in the soil and plant a fall garden this year with a few seeds from our seed library. We have a small collection of mostly vegetable seeds with some Oklahoma wildflower mixes and herb seeds sprinkled in.

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

Quilting & Crafting

11:00am - 2:00pm
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding Club: Homeschool Edition

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

It's Coding Club Homeschool Edition!

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

Exploring Library Resources: Ancestry Seekers

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

It's National Library Card Sign Up Month! Celebrate by learning about the resources available with your library card. Attend this short program at Southern Oaks Library to earn an additional entry in our drawing for Library Card Sign Up month.

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

Pokemon Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and play Pokemon together. Bring your cards and games and get ready to trade! We'll have a limited amount of Pokemon cards to hand out to start your collection. 

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

The Urban Poets

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?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Paint and Pop!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Follow along and create your own painted masterpiece while enjoying some of Pop's most unique sodas!

Teens ages 12-18

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

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!