All libraries will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, 11/30.

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February Mindfulness Journal

02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

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

Family Playtime

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:

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!

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

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

123! Play with Me!

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, Continuing Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Adults" group.

The Shelf Watch Book Club: Winter Reading Edition

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Behind the Headlines

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Description:

From digital artists winning competitions to AI-written speeches in Congress, artificial intelligence is making headlines daily – but what's the real story behind the sensational claims?

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

Saturday Morning Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth-PreK
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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!

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.

Preschool Paint & Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

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.

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

Needle Felting Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Learn to felt a cute design. Join us for needle felted valentines! Participants will be making a needle felted wool soft sculpture with guidance from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.

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

Puzzle Race

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

There will be 4 puzzles. Each team will have 90 minutes to put together their 300-500 piece puzzle - provided by the library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pinecone Roses

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: 12
Event Description:

Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own pinecone roses!

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: 28
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

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: 12
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.

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.

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: 7
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 "Kids" group.

Library Helpers (Ages 7-10)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or greeting cards for the community, and talk about all the great books th

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sunday Afternoon Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Please join us for a Sunday Afternoon Storytime!

You and your little ones are invited to a fun-filled event featuring stories, silly songs, and engaging activities perfect for toddlers.

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.

Yoga & Meditation

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

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Writing Sunday

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: 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 "All Ages" group.

Take home kit Alma Thomas

All Day 2/3 - 2/10
All Ages
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

This kit will help imitate famous painter Alma Thomas abstract paintings. Thomas debuted her abstract style at the age of 75 in 1966. She then became the first African American Women to have a solo show at Whitney Museum of Art in New York City.

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

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest 2025

All Day 2/3 - 3/7
Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, 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 "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 government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

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: Arts & Crafts, 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!

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.

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Birth-PreK
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.