Upcoming Events

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading them, but also discussing them!

"Clean up, Clean up, Everybody Clean up! Clean up, Clean up, Everybody, Everywhere!"

Always wanted to learn watercolor painting? Then learn from our local professional artist Jim Pourtorkan! All supplies are provided, sign up with a friend today!

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

**This class is Student Driven**

Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate glass cutting, miniature making, and polymer clay building!

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!

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.

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. 

Join local craftspeople as they demonstrate clothing construction and leatherworking

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

Origami Take Home Kit

Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. 

Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last.

No Registration Required.

Join us for an afternoon of crafts for grown-ups! Supplies and space are limited, so please pre-register. Bring your maker mindset and prepare to be inspired!

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!

In preparation for the Book Lover's Ball on February 15, we will be planning and creating costumes related to our favorite books! Bring your skills and prepare to learn new ones.

Bring the whole family to the library for Family Game Day. We will rotate between bingo, trivia, board games, and minute to win it games. If you've got a competitive spirit, this is the program for you.

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Interested in gardening? Have some seeds you no longer want? Celebrate National Seed Swap Day by swapping seeds with others. This is a great way to start a garden or expand your existing garden without breaking the bank.

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

Join us on National Seed Swap Day to exchange favorite seed varieties for the upcoming gardening season. Meet other gardeners to build community, ask questions, and swap stories and tips.