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Voices and Votes: Mi Hogar Este Aqui

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Carrie Fox will be presenting her work documenting the stories of people who have come to the United States and specifically Oklahoma.

 

This event is part of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit.  

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 "Kids" group.

Winter Paper Towel Roll Craft, 6-9 Years

All Day 1/13 - 1/19
Kids
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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 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!

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.

Maker Tuesday

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

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

CATCH 'EM ALL @ THE CHOCTAW POKEMON CLUB

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Do you want to be one of the best Pokémon trainers? Come meet other fans and bring your Pokémon cards to partake in some old school card trading and battling among other Pokémon-related activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crystal Beginnings: Start the New Year with a Sparkle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Step into the New Year with clarity and brilliance with our New Year's Crystal Program. This specially designed program is crafted to help you learn more about crystals and start the year with some new knowledge.

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

After School Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us on Thursdays for an hour of video games after school!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Golden Flavors of Makar Sankranti

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Description:

Join us to celebrate Makar Sankranti, India’s vibrant harvest festival, by making two traditional delights: Golden Milk and Tilgul Ladoos.

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.

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.

U.S. Citizenship Class

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Voices and Votes: Protest Dance Through the Ages

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

RACE Dance Collective will be demonstrating Dance as Protest through different moments in history.

 

This event is part of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit.  

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us, with fiber artist Darci Lenker, in creating 2D needle felt architecture paintings. After class browse through and checkout a book from the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Reference Library housed at the Downtown Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sparkle Like Dolly Party!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Description:

Good Golly, Miss Dolly, let's party! Southern Oaks Library is celebrating the iconic legend Dolly Parton's Birthday. Join us starting at 2pm on January 19th, Sunday. 

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

Spice Chronicles Ch 1: Herbs de Provence

All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice Chronicles Ch 1: Herbs de Provence

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.

Crafty Chapters: Hands-On with Your Favorite Genres

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come along with us as we explore your favorite genres through crafts and activities!

This month, we're looking at romance!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Food Explorers Take-Home Kit

9:00am - 9:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Are you interested in learning about foods from different cultures and countries? Want to learn how to read a recipe or convert measurements?

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 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).

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pink Pony Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

"Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Girls and Boys, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship Class

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

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

Craft Fest 2025

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 237
Event Description:

Come join us at the OKC Downtown Metropolitan Library this January for the second annual CraftFest! Learn about different hobbies from local arts and crafting guilds!

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

Craft Fest 25 - Fiber Crafters

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join the Knitting Guild, Fiber Artists of America, and Quilting guild as their members demonstrate their crafts. Demonstrations will include Wet Felting, Cross stitch, knitting, and quilting.

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

Craft Fest 25 - Paper Crafting

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom CD (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

 

Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate paper quilling, a craft that involves wrapping paper into tight coils, and Gelli plating, a type of fabric printing. 

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

Craft Fest 25- Functional Crafting

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom EF (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate clothing construction and leatherworking

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Care Cards

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:

For this Valentine’s Day, join us in spreading love and kindness by creating handmade cards for residents at a local assisted living home and adult day-care center!

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