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Pages to Stages: Elizabethan Rice Pudding Take Home Kit

All Day 4/1 - 4/8
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Celebrate OKC Broadway's performance of &Juliet with Elizabethan Rice Pudding!

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.

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

Baby Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Around the World: Greece

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learning about other cultures helps children develop a sense of empathy and possibility. Join us Downtown each month as we explore a new country, using arts and crafts, hands-on activities, and most importantly our imaginations!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Butterflies in Remembrance of the Holocaust for Yom Hashoah

04/04/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/16/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

“The Butterfly” is a poem written by Pavel Friedmann in 1942 while imprisoned in the Terezin Concentration Camp during the Holocaust.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Butterflies in Remembrance of the Holocaust for Yom Hashoah

04/04/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/16/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

“The Butterfly” is a poem written by Pavel Friedmann in 1942 while imprisoned in the Terezin Concentration Camp during the Holocaust.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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 "Adults" group.

Self Eulogy Workshop-Cancelled

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Are you living authentically? With integrity? Are you shaping your life in a way you'd want it to be remembered? Will the way people perceive you after death reflect the values you hold dear now? If not, how might you begin to realign?

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

National Library Week Book Redesign Competition

All Day 4/7 - 4/16
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

In honor of National Library Week, the Downtown library will be holding a book redesign competition! Redesign one of the following books and deliver a copy to the Downtown Library front desk for a chance to win some library swag.

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

¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, 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 "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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lofi Study Hall

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Homework Help, Writing
Event Description:

Is the Midterm crunch getting you down? Do you want a quiet place to study for finals? Do you need a spot for the in-between? Come on to the Downtown library every Monday from 3 to 5 P.M. for a quiet study hall.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk About It: The Worst Hard Time Revisited

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Oklahoma Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Dr.

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

123! Play with Me!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Science Explorers: Entomology

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science!

This program is a self guided exploration room with hands on science stations!
Think Science Museum - but its free!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group.

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

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

Computer Keys: Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life

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:

Get a fresh start this spring by decluttering your digital world! In "Spring Clean Your Digital Life," you’ll learn practical strategies for organizing files, managing email overload, and creating secure backups.

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. 

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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Preschool Paint & Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

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 "All Ages" group.

National Library Week Wacky Art Party!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Let your creativity fly! If you ever worry about the end product of your crafting, an wacky art session is just the place to unwind. In this program the sky's the limit!

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.

Kids Comic Workshop with Jerry Bennett

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Join us for a fun-filled, comic workshop led by comic artist Jerry Bennett in honor of National Library Week!

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.

Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

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

¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, 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.