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LitFest Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/29 - 8/17
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

The Metro Library's annual LitFest is coming up at the Downtown Library. Get a jump start on your writing with one or all of these take-home kits, which give you some ideas about what to write about.

LitFest Adult’s Creative Writing Booklet 

08/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

LitFest Adult’s Creative Writing Booklet 

LitFest Interactive Fiction Creative Writing Booklet 

08/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

LitFest Interactive Fiction Creative Writing Booklet 

LitFest Kid’s Creative Writing Booklet 

08/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

LitFest Kid's Creative Writing Booklet 

August Creative Writing Chapbook

08/01/2024 @ 9:00pm - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

LitFest Creative Writing Booklets

All Day 8/13 - 8/19
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance?

critique partner Speed Networking @ LitFest

9:15am - 10:45am
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Are you a writer looking for a critique partner and you just don't know where to start? Well, start here!

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.

LitFest Kids: Character Building for Kids with author Mariana Llanos (Bilingual)

10:00am - 10:45am
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Author Events, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join award-winning author Mariana Llanos for a fun writing workshop for kids focused on building characters.

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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. 

LitFest

10:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Description:

Join us for the 7th Annual LitFest - our free writer's conference!

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.

LitFest Kids: Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join a librarian for a special storytime that explores creativity!

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This event is part of LitFest - our free writer's conference!

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. 

LitFest Kids: Young Writers Workshop: Plot Your Story with Gaye Sanders

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Author Events, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join author and educator Gaye Sanders for an interactive workshop for kids all about plotting stories!

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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. 

Creative Writing Sunday

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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: 9
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?

MetroWrites Meet Up

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

A meetup for writers of all ages and genres to build community and WRITE! 

Creative Writing Sunday

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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: 10
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?

September Creative Writing Chapbook

09/03/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

Bethany Critique Group

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

This event is a recurring series for a writing critique group. The group requires pre-registration and a commitment to attend bi-weekly, share your work for critique and feedback, and to gather that from others. Space is limited.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

Author Visit with J.K. Petrie

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:

He wove her universe. She got caught in his web. Now she must escape.

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.

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

Metro Writes

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Description:

Metro Writes is a monthly club for writers of all experience levels to hone your skills, meet new friends and get inspired! Each month, we'll have a different speaker followed by networking time. Better yet, it's free!

Murder Mystery Party - Death By Croquet Mallet

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bethany Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Join the party at Archly Manor and test your crime solving abilities!

The Writers Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 15
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.

Creative Writing Sunday

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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?

MetroWrites

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Conference Room (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Event Description:

A meetup for writers of all ages and genres to build community and WRITE! 

 

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.