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Día de los Muertos Story Time & Craft with Mariana Llanos

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Family Programs, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

Join us for a story time and craft in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with award-winning author Mariana Llanos!

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

November Novelist Month

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dino Day

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM

 

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. 

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.

Gnome-Tastic Gnomes

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own gnome-tastic decoration!

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
All Ages, Teens, Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of knowledgeable narratives and timely topics. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Quilled Diwali Diyas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali, by learning the art of quilling! We'll be making tealight diya mats from spiraling paper strips and discussing their meaning within this holiday. 

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.

The Writers Room

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: Books & Reading, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Block Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Registration
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Researching Your Native American Ancestry

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Is there a story in your family about Native American ancestry? Join us as we explore records relating to Native Americans in Oklahoma, including the Dawes Roll.

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

November Novelist Month

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

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

Life Writing Sunday

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
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
Kids, Teens
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: 12
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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Event Description:

This extended version (39:40) of the Chilocco History Project documentary looks at the history of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School located in northern Oklahoma with a strong focus on the perspective of alumni from decades leading up to the

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Full Steam Ahead: Kitchen Table Science

All Day
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Native American Art Take Home Kit

All Day 11/4 - 11/10
Kids
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Native American/Indigenous art has a rich and diverse heritage in North America.  It encompasses many different types of forms from many regions.  The art can also reflect other artistic movements and influences. 

 

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.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dinovember Skeleton Take Home kit

All Day 11/4 - 11/11
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Become your very own paleontologist! Visit the Ralph Ellison Library to pick up a dinosaur skeleton take-home kit.

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

Homemade Holiday Tree Garland: Passive Program

All Day 11/4 - 11/22
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

It's a hand made holiday at the Northwest Library! Help us decorate our tree for the holidays by adding to our homemade garland. Supplies will be located in the library and on hand for you to help make our tree beautiful.   

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 "All Ages" group.

Make Your Own Corn Husk Doll Take Home Kit

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/10/2024 @ 6:00pm
All Ages
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by making your own corn husk doll! Come by the Warr Acres Library and pick up a kit today!

One kit per guest. Available while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Short Story Kit

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/11/2024 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

Join us in celebrating NanoWriMo! To help you get your creativity flowing, consider getting one of our take home kits. Each kit will include several prompts that you have to use to build your own story. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Northwest Library Community Cookbook​ (Passive Program)

11/04/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/22/2024 @ 6:00pm
All Ages
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Have you ever wondered what your neighbors are cooking in their kitchens? In our diverse community, we are sure to have many different cultures, cooking styles, and flavors in the food we all cook.

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

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!

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.