Week Calendar

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.

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.

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.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday. Similar events are held at multiple libraries.

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.

The Total Wellness program provides FREE interactive weight loss classes for Oklahoma County residents to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet one hour every week for eight weeks.

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.

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Groups of 10 or more please contact the library. This is a recurring event and takes place the every other Monday and the third Saturday of each month. This event is held at multiple libraries.

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your help!

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.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your help!

Storytime for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come beat the heat and dive under the sea with with us in this all ages event featuring books, rhymes, and songs!

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

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.

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

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!

This is a recurring event that occurs every Wednesday. Similar events occur at multiple libraries.

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

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.

Join us for a low-impact workout for moms, dads, grandmas, and/or caregivers. Kids will play with our developmentally appropriate toys and socialize with other children while you workout.

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.

Discover the power of music at the library! Come with your child to sing, move, and create beautiful music.

This program is held on the second Thursday of each month.

Join a red-headed 4th-grade teacher and READER as she takes us on a WILD bus trip into outer space. Bring a pillow, blanket and snack for maximum viewing comfort as you enjoy our book-inspired movie!

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

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your hel

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!

This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Thursday of the month. A similar event is held at multiple libraries.

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.

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings.

Parents and grandparents: Bring your favorite young relatives and come to the library for fun on a Friday! We have a bunch of activities for you to experience with your favorite relations in the cool of the library.

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

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

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.

Love to game? Join like-minded teens from all around the Edmond area to play and learn some of the best non-video games around!

Knitty Committee Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

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!

Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! This bilingual program puts early literacy skills into practice through stories and play! ¡Tendremos rimas, canciones y cuentos!

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.

Calling all readers! Challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales and discuss these selections with others who share your love of reading. This month's title is The Broken Road by Richard Paul Evans.

This beginner-friendly quilting group meets weekly to share their expertise and work on various projects. This is a recurring event. 

Storytime for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come beat the heat and dive under the sea with with us in this all ages event featuring books, rhymes, and songs!

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your help!

New members are always welcome! Bring your lunch - coffee and water are provided. Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection, The Paris Architect, author Charles Belfoure.

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!

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.

Read the bones to discover the story written in them. Teens will be introduced to the world of forensic science and learn how to identify pathologies (evidence of trauma and disease) found on a variety of animal bones.

This beginner-friendly quilting group meets weekly to share their expertise and work on various projects. This is a recurring event. 

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.

No cost meals for kids 1-18

Enjoy a mid-day meal, celebrate summer reading and make new friends!

Youth are invited to enjoy a mid day meal and make friends at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM or 12:30PM. Start time varies based on programs scheduled.

Youth are invited to enjoy a mid day meal and make friends at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM or 12:30PM. Start time varies based on programs scheduled.

Youth are invited to enjoy a mid day meal and make friends at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM or 12:30PM. Start time varies based on programs scheduled.

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.

Oklahoman's in Space.  Come and see materials and artifacts from Oklahoma astronauts at this come and go event.

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! Space is limited. Registration required.

Just starting out in genealogy? Not sure what resources are available locally to help you? Bring your research, electronic devices, and questions to the Jones library.

Calling all readers!  Challenge yourself to discover new, exciting reads and discuss the selections with others who share your love of reading. This is a recurring event and takes place the second Friday of each month.

Let's get crafty! Join library staff for crafts, conversation and fun. Bring a work-in-progress, make project with the supplies we have available, or try our craft of the month.

Get loud and game on! Bring your family and come play video and board games at the library. It's a fun way to pass an afternoon! Check out strategy guides and other books about gaming on your way out.

Family Arts & Crafts inspired by the stories that make us who we are. Join us as we create amazing, fun projects and crafts to take home! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

This month we're reading

Young readers build "pawsitive" self-esteem, self-confidence and improve their reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.
This is a recurring event and takes place on one Tuesday and one Sunday each month.

Little World Structures Join us as we create imaginary worlds with peg people, castles, cityscapes, gardens, and more. Each month the entire family will be able to make a new bit of magic for their imaginary world.

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!

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your hel

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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: Engineering!

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.

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

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, we're going to the moon! Join us in celebration of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing's 50th Anniversary with a special moon-themed storytime! Large groups, please call in advance; craft supplies are limited.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your hel

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!

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.

Join us for an art activity of cosmic proportions! 

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) in this hands-on program. We'll be using a special escape room kit to test our logic, reasoning, and puzzle-solving skills. Can YOU escape?

If you’re a geek, come spend an hour in your natural habitat: surrounded by fellow geeks who want to nerd out with you about all your favorite franchises!

In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

Travel to wild places in space as we experiment with rockets. What impacts how fast or far they travel?

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.

This event is held offsite at the Luther Community Center, located at 18120 Hogback Rd, Luther, OK 73054.In the Little Folk Sing-Along, Dustin Cooper sings and plays traditional (and not so traditional) folk style songs on guitar/ukulele.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, Ferguson's Donnie Commercials and more) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, into a world where instruments are grown on trees, dogs pretend to be ninjas and bees that need your hel

You've heard of escape rooms, but can you escape...the vacuum of space? Work together as a team and stretch your puzzle-solving skills in this outer space-themed escape room.

Save the landfill and create your own "Wild About Summer Reading Book Bag"! Supplies and instructions provided!

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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.

The History of Environmental Activism in Music

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!

Come explore different Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math topics in our STEAM Saturday program. This program gives kids a chance to play and build with a variety of educational materials, tools, and toys.

Create storybook mischief with us! Librarians will read different books and children will use their narratives to explore elements of the story through acting, art, and interactive props.

Storytime for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Come beat the heat and dive under the sea with with us in this all ages event featuring books, rhymes, and songs!

Join us for a fun and easy craft based on Maruice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are! We'll provide all the supplies you need - simply bring yourself to this fun program for all ages.

Learn about diseases and how they spread in this science-based program for teens. Help us prevent an impending zombie apocalypse by identifying patient zero and creating a cure.

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.

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills.

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! Space is limited. Registration required. 

"Eyes in front animal hunts, eyes on side animal hides." Skulls can tell us a lot, from what an animal eats to whether an animal is predator or prey.

Travel to wild places in space as we experiment with rockets. What impacts how fast or far they travel?

Come and craft with us! Head to the Luther Library after Neighborhood Arts for a variety of crafts to create as a family. Make a jellyfish out of paper plates, custom photo holders, mosaic art, and more!

This event has been rescheduled for June 29th at 3:00 pm. 

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! 

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

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.

This event has been rescheduled for June 18th at 4:00 pm. 

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.

Free, in-person math, science and language arts enrichment and assistance is available for students of all ages. This service is available Tuesdays and Thursdays year round.

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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.

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) in this hands-on program. We'll be using a Music Maker kit to learn and make something cool.

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.

Discover magical creatures with Newt Scamander. Create rare and magical creatures, like dragons, bowtruckles, and pixies.

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its own set of challenges.

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

Welcome, origami lovers! Join us for as we introduce some great new origami patterns to add to your folding repertoire. Come practice your best folding techniques and make some new friends who love origami as much as you do!

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

Next summer is the 2020 Olympics kick off in Tokyo. Why not start off your countdown by learning some Japanese this summer?

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.