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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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April Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit

9:00am - 8:15pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Learn to Make a Simple Origami Dog and Cat! Kit includes step-by-step instructions with pictures and beautiful origami paper.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wildlife Walks

9:30am - 10:30am
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Fiber Arts Group

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 20
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!

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

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

Saturday Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Saturday Family Storytime at the Belle Isle Library! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of books, songs, play, and interactive activities, perfect for the whole family. Activities will vary week to week. 

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. 

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

Sensory Toddler Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Description:

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Let your kiddo explore different textures and colors during this touch and feel playtime.  

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 "Birth-PreK" group.

CANCELLED: Saturday Morning Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK
Ralph Ellison Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

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

Dance like Juliet

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Join us for a dance class inspired by the pop music and choreography of &Juliet!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

D&D with Judd

11:00am - 4:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Come Craft With Me (Ages 5-12)

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Hey kids, come craft with me!

Paper crafts, glitter & glue, paint & markers... I love it all! Let's work on some seasonal crafts together. 

Children ages 5-12 please. 

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. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Art Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Event Description:

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

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.

Mixed Media Arts: Poetry Collages

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

 Found amongst discarded old newsprints and magazines are many words and images waiting to be transformed into poetic works!

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

CANCELLED Magic the Gathering for Beginners

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Quilled Monogram Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Come tryout paper quilling and leave with a work of art! This month's craft will focus on creating a customized monogram for your wall using simple paper quilling techniques. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Early Readers Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Join us for the Early Readers Book Club designed especially for children beginning to read on their own! This fun and interactive club will inspire a love of reading through engaging stories and exciting activities.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest Awards Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Event Description:

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Jam

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Description:

Prepare yourself to create some art! We'll have a slideshow of some modern and classic children's book illustration, and point you toward tutorials on the techniques used.

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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 "All Ages" group.

CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

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

Spice Chronicles Ch 4: Shichimi Togarashi

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

What better way to explore the world than through food! Spice Chronicles will introduce you to knew flavors from around the globe through regional spice mixes.

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.

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

Edible Birdhouse Creations Take-Home Kit

All Day 4/21 - 4/25
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate the warm weather by decorating your very own birdhouse using birdseeds and other edible ingredients. Create a cozy spot for local birds while letting your imagination soar.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Take Home Kit: ICE Binder

All Day 4/21 - 4/25
Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Prepare your household for the unexpected with our ICE Binder Take-Home Kit! This kit includes supplies and step-by-step instructions to create an organized binder for essential documents, emergency contacts, and vital information.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Squishy Gummy Bears - Take Home Kit

All Day 4/21 - 4/26
All Ages
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Gummy Bear Day by getting crafty and creating a bag of squishy paper gummy bears! This fun and colorful DIY project lets you design your own gummy bears using paper, markers, and a little creativity.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Bags

All Day 4/21 - 4/30
Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!