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Monthly D&D Session

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Join us for fun and excitement as we pursue victory and plunder across the many worlds and planes of Dungeons and Dragons! This monthly campaign is geared for new and experienced players alike. 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Live Piano Music

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

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, 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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Baby Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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, 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 "Adults" group.

Thursday Morning Movie Club

10:15am - 12:15pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Come join us as we watch our way through the ages and enjoy the many different styles of the cinematic arts!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Live Piano Music

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

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, 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 "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

ScissorTales

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

Library Closed

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Some Branches
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Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations

Library Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Baby Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: France

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 "Adults" group.

Self-Watering Pot Take Home Kit

All Day
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Description:

You can make lots of gardening projects using simple household items, and this is one of our favorites. This take-home kit contains all the parts necessary to make your very own self-watering plant pot!

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.

Metro Writes

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Description:

Metro Writes is a monthly club for writers of all experience levels to hone your skills, meet new friends and get inspired! Each month, we'll have a different speaker followed by networking time. Better yet, it's free!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Live Piano Music

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

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, 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.

Financial Literacy Workshop

9:15am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come and learn about financial literacy basics with Michael McCall, a certified financial planner from the Association of Financial Educators. Free coffee and light snacks will be available!

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

ScissorTales

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

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

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kids Build: LEGOs and Beyond

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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 "All Ages" group.

Live Piano Music

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

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, 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 "Birth-PreK" group.

123! Play with Me!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education
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: Biology!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science!
From explosive experiments to messy discoveries, when you become a Science Explorer you are guaranteed to have fun - and learn a little bit too!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

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