Week Calendar

Speaking with parents and/or caregivers about the Summer Reading Program, various library services, programs.

Groups of 10 or more please contact the library.

Perpetuate the quilting art form. Join the Soldier Creek Quilting Group with your willingness to learn and share all forms of quilting. No experience is necessary.

This is a recurring event and takes place very Monday.

This introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Build sandcastles, play in our water sensory bins, and create beautiful chalk designs on our patio. We'll also read stories and sing songs during the sunny morning. The sky is the limit in this outdoor playtime!

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.

Feeling left behind in the digital age? This is the program for you!

**Groups of 10 or more please contact the library.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday.
Similar events occur at other library locations.

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.

Come join us on a journey of playful learning - a special weekly get together created just for little ones and their caregivers. Activities will include music, movement, stories, and playtime adventures for children under 5.

Visit us for a little caffeine and conversation! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and we'll be there to answer questions about library services and events.

This introductory class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

This program is perfect for young children. We will share short books together and sing songs and do motions with parents help. Suggested ages 0-3.

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

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.

Play & Story Time! Sharing in playtimes is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun!

Sharing in play time is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun!

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley!A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.  Children will phase through solid objects! Gravity will go bonkers and you'll witness teleportation right be

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

For infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come move your feet to a jungle beat! Music helps a child's mind and body learn to work together, so we will sing,dance, play instruments, and have good time around music.

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley! A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions. Children will phase through solid objects!

Spending time stimulating senses helps children develop cognitively, linguistically, socially and emotionally, physically and creatively.

This Intermediate class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Build sandcastles, play in our water sensory bins, and create beautiful chalk designs on our patio. We'll also read stories and sing songs during the sunny morning. The sky is the limit in this outdoor playtime!

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

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!

**Groups of 10 or more please contact the library.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday.
Similar events occur at other library locations.

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

Join us for conversation and some friendly rounds of dominoes. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you! Just stop by and join in the fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place every Wednesday.

Jelly-like skin, glowing bodies, too many legs to count! We're not talking about extraterrestrials but the aliens among us! Join us as we explain the bizarre bodies of animals right here on our own planet. Space is limited.

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!

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.

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!

Sail off through night and day, and in and out of June and July to where the Wild Readers are! You'll assemble your own private boat and race toward points and prizes in a Summer Reading regata!

This Intermediate class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley! A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions. Children will phase through solid objects! Gravity will go bonkers and you'll witness teleportation rig

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

Enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlework, or working with fabric? Bring your project and meet other members of your community who enjoy working with fibers of all types!

Join us for coffee and conversation. Meet some of your neighbors and community members while connecting through conversation, creativity, and sharing. Enjoy books, board games, puzzles, dominoes, and cards. Looking for your next great read?

Sharing in playtimes is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Parachute games will help children learn to cooperate and follow directions.

There are thousands of Cinderella stories all over the world.

This event is held offsite at Harrah City Hall, located at 19625 NE 23rd St, Harrah, OK 73045.

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

Need help with a computer task or research project? Want to learn more about your new phone or tablet? Need help using one of our library's databases or creating a resume? Then sign up for Book a Librarian!

A story time for the entire family at your Downtown Library! Join us as skilled librarians introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and creating excitement about reading.

Travel to the wild world of insects on an "Insect Adventure". Meet live insects and their relatives up close and personal!

Volunteers will be available to help children practice their reading skills. Kids are welcome to pick out a book to read to the volunteers or follow along as the volunteers read to them. We'll provide the books and the reading buddy!

Music and learning go hand in hand. Bond to the beat with the musical mom and help your child learn early language and literacy skills.

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.

For infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come move your feet to a jungle beat! Music helps a child's mind and body learn to work together, so we will sing,dance, play instruments, and have good time around music.

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley! A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions. Children will phase through solid objects!

Read the book first or read it after, just be ready to talk books! This book club was created with homeschooled teens in mind, but all teens are invited!

This is a recurring event and takes place every other Wednesday.

Whether we make crafts, do STEAM projects, or read together, join us for wild adventures! Staff members and volunteers are available to help you earn and log points for our summer reading program. Come hang out with us!

This program is best suited for students who can follow basic song movements and listen to slightly longer stories. Suggested ages 3-6.

Please join us for Art Moves, an Arts Council OKC initiative that provides free arts events in downtown OKC. This performance will be  a painting demonstration from Jessica Legako (impressionist painting).

Are you a book-a-holic? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy thought-provoking, teen-led discussions at your neighborhood library.

Break out the wolf suits and get into mischief.

Love documentaries? Curious about history, science, and the arts? Join us monthly to view and discuss a topical documentary at the library. See a librarian for this month's selection.

Zumba is a fun way to get your recommended dose of daily exercise and IT'S FREE! This high-energy class is set to upbeat music and features choreographed dance numbers by an instructor. You don’t need to be a great dancer to feel welcome.

World Around UsLet's learn about the community around us! Join your neighbors in gardening, murals, eco-minded projects, collaborating with local artists, and more. We will learn and grow together!

Recess isn’t just for kids anymore. Get in touch with your inner child and bring the whole family for some old school fun. We’ll have foursquare, coloring, a “sandbox”, hopscotch, board games, Legos and more.

Join us for a film screening of the PBS documentary, American Creed, and a scholar-facilitated panel discussion with community leaders.

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley!  A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.  Children will phase through solid objects!  Gravity will go bonkers and you'll witness teleportation right b

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

Sign up in the kids area.

Our teen volunteer program squad presents a series of fun, interactive children's programs for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning! This week's focus: Technology!

Try your hand at Impressionist painting! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

The best art is messy art. Get ready to splatter, drip, and be WILD as you create unique art at the Downtown Library.

Smocks will be provided. Please dress accordingly.

This program is intended for children ages 5 to 8 years of age.

Jelly-like skin, glowing bodies, too many legs to count! We're not talking about extraterrestrials but the aliens among us! Join us as we explain the bizarre bodies of animals right here on our own planet. Space is limited.

Join us for some active games where kids will learn about the importance of physical activity. For kids ages 6 - 10.

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley!  A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.  Children will phase through solid objects!

Confused about computers or the internet? Struggling with a job application or resume? Can't figure out how to download apps or books to your mobile device? We can help!

Teens, let your creativity run wild with this open craft workshop! There will be supplies for a couple of featured projects, like DIY Squishies, Rainbow Loom animals, and a giant sticker mosaic.

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

Try your hand at Impressionist painting! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Come by Capitol Hill this summer if you're looking for something fun to do.  We will have different activities and crafts available to create at your own pace and enjoy with friends. Similar programs exist at multiple libraries.

Things will be getting WILD with Storyteller Michael Corley! A high energy magic show with audience participation and illusions.

This event is held offsite at the Luther Community Center, located at 18120 Hogback Rd, Luther, OK 73054.

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Come by Capitol Hill this summer if you're looking for something fun to do.  We will have different activities and crafts available to create at your own pace and enjoy with friends. Similar programs exist at multiple libraries.

There are thousands of Cinderella stories all over the world.

Sail off through night and day, and in and out of June and July to where the Wild Readers are! You'll assemble your own private boat and race toward points and prizes in a Summer Reading regata!

Come and channel your inner artist at the Downtown Library. Join us for an art class and learn from artist Vanessa. All supplies will be provided. After the class, check out the library's collection of art books.

Nessie, and Sasquatch, and trolls! OH MY! Come explore the myths and legends of WILD creatures. Discover what makes each one unique and mystifying, but that’s not all.

Love science? Then come celebrate it with us in tis experiment themed parthy that will have fun hands-on activities for you to explore, create and mix!

For infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come move your feet to a jungle beat! Music helps a child's mind and body learn to work together, so we will sing,dance, play instruments, and have good time around music.

Join us monthly for a fun and easy art process project. Express your creativity and bring home your masterpiece!

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

Bring your own book or pick one out at the library and plan to read with a super teen volunteer.

Join us as we express ourselves and create something beautiful with one another. Workshop will be led by a librarian who will guide participants through making art in a group setting.

Break out the wolf suits and get into mischief.

There are thousands of Cinderella stories all over the world.

All animals have adaptations. Some help them to eat, while others help them from being eaten. In this class we will look at various osteological and external adaptations that help animals survive.

Learn all about some of the creepy, crawly things that might be living in your backyard!

Want to be a better reader? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will read one-on-one with volunteers and play word games. We can help your reading score soar!

This is a recurring event and takes place the second and fourth Monday of the month.
This event is held at multiple libraries.

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

Try your hand at Impressionist painting! Join an OKCMOA teaching artist to learn about the summer exhibition Van Gogh, Monet, Degas: The Mellon Collection of French Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) in this hands-on program. We'll be creating something fun and unique with snap and squishy circuits, and learning about electricity and conductivity!

An English Language workshop to prepare students for the Citizenship process. The workshop will be on Wednesday evenings, beginning June 5 and will last through July 24.

Mad Science presents Wilder Science! Break out the wolf suits and get into mischief with Mad Science! Explore the island of wild things with cooperative, engaging experiments inspired by the imagination of author Maurice Sendak.

Paint with watercolors and explore landscape art, Impressionism, and perspective.

Teens, let your creativity run wild with this open craft workshop. Design CD or t-shirt art, or make your own DIY creature. All supplies are provided (unless you want to bring a fitted t-shirt). Registration is preferred but not required.

Join the PACK for animal themed board games. We’ll learn how to strategize with a PRIDE or take down a HERD, with collaborative and competitive table top games. This is a teen program.

Youth ages 9-14 will learn coding and computer programming skills, and use those skills to create their own games and projects!

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. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Northwest teens! Have your voice heard! Advise the teen librarian on topics of importance to you, help plan teen programming, participate in service projects, and earn service hours. Volunteer application required to participate.

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

Do you want to be a better reader? Come for a one-on-one 30-minute session with a teen or adult volunteer. Bring a book or find a library book when you come. Word games and all reading materials are provided.

An English language workshop to prepare students for the Citizenship process.  The workshop will be on Thursday evenings, beginning June 6 and last through July 25.

Eeek! It’s a monster—BOT! He wiggles, he scribbles, and he looks however you want him to! Engineer a friendly (or scary) monster of your own that is limited only by your imagination!

Come play with puppets and friends. Enjoy a time of music, movement, crafts and stories. This program is best suited for students who can follow basic song movements and listen to slightly longer stories. Suggested ages 3-6.

Bored? Hang out with us at the library. Each Monday, we'll have some type of teen activity. It could be robotics and coding, arts and crafts, music, theatre, writing, or something else entirely!

Put on your pajamas and grab your favorite stuffed friend! We will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and an occasional craft, so come join the fun! This is a recurring event and takes place on Mondays.

Oklahoma City ranks as the 20th worst city in the United States for the number of evictions filed by landlords against residential tenants.

Need help with a computer task or research project? Want to learn more about your new phone or tablet? Need help using one of our library's databases or creating a resume? Then sign up for Book a Librarian!

Presenting an original, good-old-fashioned, gut-busting puppet show from professional puppeteer Chandler Jackson.

This is a recurring event and takes place each week on Wednesday. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Join us for a fantastic evening of creativity and art exploration! We will be creating unique art each month inspired by well known artists. Attendees will be provided with the necessary supplies to create their own take-home art.

Young readers build "pawsitive" self-esteem, self-confidence and improve their reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls is a crime lab-based program focusing on the forensic investigation of various types of trauma to the human skull.

Do you enjoy playing board games, card games, and/or video games?  Then come by Almonte Library for game night and test your wits and skills in either cooperative or competitive play with your fellow gamers!  Each month we will feature a different

Children Reading to Dogs Young readers build "pawsitive" self-esteem, self-confidence and improve their reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.

For children 1 to 5 years old and their families : Come play together at the library! Different centers will be set up for families to move around and explore. We will wrap up playtime with a short storytime.

Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Bring your A-game for a fun-filled, TEENS ONLY evening at the library. We'll pull out all the old-school game systems around and give you and your friends the chance to go at it head-to-head in a multi-system gaming tournament.

Join us for free movie screenings during Summer Reading. Complimentary popcorn will be served during each movie. Contact the library for movie title information.

Host a booth at Fiesta Friday, providing information on library services including the Summer Reading Program.  Sign people up, log reading minutes.

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?

The grid may have gone down, society as we know it may be lying in ruins, and an impending biological threat may be seconds from being unleashed, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop for you!

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!