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Pokemon TCG League

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Interested in learning to play Pokemon? Are you a seasoned pro? Somewhere in between? There is a game for you at Del City Library Pokemon League!

Geode Geologist Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/15 - 7/19
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Continuing Education, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What’s inside a geode? How do they form? Most importantly, how do you split them open? This take home kit will teach basic geode geology, then lets children explore various types of rocks. No registration required.

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.

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.

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

Summer Reading Creations - DIY Compass

All Day 7/15 - 7/19
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Passive Program (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique adventure themed craft or demonstration! This week you can see how to make a compass out of simple materials.

Weekly Craft Kit

All Day 7/15 - 7/21
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am!

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

Toddler Parachute Play

9:00am - 9:30am
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Attending parachute playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills and engage in physical activity! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as following directions, socializing with others, building vocabulary, and engaging in big body play that uses large and dynamic movement. Parachute play may be paired with props, songs, and books. 

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. 

DHS Resource Help

9:00am - 5:00pm
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!

Storytime & Parachute

9:30am - 10:00am
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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!

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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. 

¡Canta Conmigo!

10:00am - 10:45am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, 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. 

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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 in June and July 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.

Preschool Parachute Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Attending parachute playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills and engage in physical activity! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as following directions, socializing with others, building vocabulary, and engaging in big body play that uses large and dynamic movement. Parachute play may be paired with props, songs, and books. 

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 & Parachute

10:30am - 11:00am
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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!

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre “Frog and Toad”

10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

10:30am - 11:30am
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
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. 

Quilting & Crafting

11:00am - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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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!

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.

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

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.

Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Welcome to the Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club! Come practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. ESL learners of all skills are encouraged to attend.

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre “Frog and Toad”

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: Offsite (Harrah)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: School-age children 

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Lobby (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  

Science of the Human Body

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Embark on an exciting journey through the human body with our interactive science program designed for curious minds aged 8 to 14!

Children Reading to Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading

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.

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. 

Rocket Readers

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help
Event Description:

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.