Week Calendar

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

Babies 0 - 12 Months: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to promote bonding between the caregiver and child, to enhance learning, development, and social skills, and for all to 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.

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

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

Toddlers 12 - 24 Months: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to promote bonding between the caregiver and child, to enhance learning, development, and social skills, and a great way for all to discover that the library is a destination for

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.

This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Friday of each month.

This event is held at multiple libraries.

Toddlers 12 - 24 Months: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to promote bonding between the caregiver and child, to enhance learning, development, and social skills, and a great way for all to discover that the library is a destination for

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.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday in September. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

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

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.

Toddlers 24 - 36 Months: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to promote bonding between the caregiver and child, to enhance learning, development, and social skills, and a great way for all to discover that the library is a destination for f

For Babies 0-18 months old and their parent or caregiver.

This is a recurring event and takes place on September 5, 19, and 26. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

Dream it! Plan it! Build it! Come join us as we explore construction and engineering with a variety of building tools and the challenges set before you.

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

Looking for the truth? Celebrate lifelong learning as we read and discuss an array of nonfiction titles on varying subject matter. Visit the Information Desk to reserve your copy of this month's selection!

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

This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday in September. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

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

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?

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.

Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or other types of handiwork, bring it in and join us for conversation and creativity. Bring a friend or make new friends while sharing projects, tips and advice with fellow crafters.

For children ages 1 to 5 years.

Toddlers 24 - 36 Months: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to promote bonding between the caregiver and child, to enhance learning, development, and social skills, and a great way for all to discover that the library is a destination for

Preschoolers 3.5- 5 Years: Set aside the screens and come play together at the library! Spend time making friends while playing make believe; build with analog toys while building social skills.

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.

Do you enjoy quilting? Would you like to connect with other area quilters? The Ralph Ellison Library’s quilting club meets Mondays and Fridays from 11AM to 3PM. All levels welcome.

Who done it? Was it the Butler, Miss Peach, or possibly...the cat? Untangle the clues on the first Tuesday of each month when we'll get to the bottom of a cozy mystery. Please bring a brown bag lunch; we'll provide water to drink.

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 Amanda Hoddy (adult coloring book illustrator).

Graphic Novel Book Club is a Downtown Library community interest group that meets to discuss graphic novels and comics.

Enjoy a good mystery? Join our book club and meet up with other armchair sleuths to discuss your favorite mysteries. We are reading The Waters of Eternal Youth by Donna Leon. The club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1 PM.

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 Tuesday. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Continuing to build on our Tai Chi for Better Balance Series, this continuation class will help you to further develop your Tai Chi skills. Learn new forms that can help you improve your balance, strength, and mobility.

Let’s get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls.

Wright's LEGO Challenge lets gradeschoolers' and middle schoolers' imaginations run wild as they play with our extensive LEGO collection.

Do you love to knit or crochet or are interested in learning how? Join us as you finish your current project or simply bring yarn and needles (or use ours) and we'll help you get started!

The Chicken Man Collective was formed in early 2019 after the sudden loss of John Hilbert, teen librarian at the Southern Oaks Library. John was a social activist, youth advocate, and supporter of outcasts and weirdos everywhere.

Are you Interested in learning about your family's genealogy, but unsure of how to get started?

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!

Join as we explore electrical circuits to create light, sound, and movement! We will use magnetics, electronics, gears, and even go 3-D with our building! Then check out our collection of science books to continue the fun at home!

Crazy 8s is an exciting, fun-filled recreational math club for children, grades kindergarten through two, of ALL ability levels.

Crazy 8s is an exciting, fun-filled recreational math club for children, grades three through five, of ALL ability levels.

Get creative and grab a paintbrush and some soda pop for some painting fun! For Teens ages 12-18. All supplies provided. Pre-registration required.

This is a recurring event and takes place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Calling all young readers! Join us as we discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more! Books clubs are an excellent way for children to develop language and conversation skills, solve problems, and make new friends.

If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at the LEGO Block Party. Join other kids to engineer some fun. Use our LEGOs to unleash your inner designer, architect, or engineer.

Make new friends and give back to your community! Contact a librarian to join the Teen Service Team and collaborate on decorating, cleaning, and program support projects.

Come by Capitol Hill after school 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 as we explore electrical circuits to create light, sound, and movement! We will use magnetics, electronics, gears, and even go 3-D with our building! Then check out our collection of science books to continue the fun at home!

Crazy 8s is an exciting, fun-filled recreational math club for children, grades kindergarten through two, of ALL ability levels.

Crazy 8s is an exciting, fun-filled recreational math club for children, grades three through five, of ALL ability levels.

Can you engineer a bridge strong enough to survive an earthquake? Take the Challenge. This is a recurring event. Similar events take place at other locations.

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is through practice.

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.

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Stop motion animation is a film making technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own – like Gumby or Wallace and Gromit.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday in September. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

Robots are invading the library! Join us for an hour of hands-on activities to learn about the basics of robotics!

Do you want to be the best babysitter in town? Whether you’re caring for younger siblings or preparing for your own babysitting career there’s lots to learn from a pro at our Babysitter's Workshop.

Ever dreamed of making your own games, apps and programs? Join the Edmond Library's Coding Club and start learning the skills and tools you'll need to eventually be a master game maker.

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.

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.

Do you need a little extra help with your homework? Are you struggling with a specific subject or just want general help? Come by the library once a week on Tuesdays to help get back on track.

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.

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 the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

This is a recurring event and takes place on one Tuesday and one Sunday each month. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Skip the gym and dance to get slim! All skill levels are welcome to move to the beat of this dance workout, build a stronger body, and be apart of the Zumba community!

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

Do you need new computer skills to improve your life and career? Check out our Computer Skills Workshops! Our trainers will walk through the skills with you and supply useful handouts.

LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children. 

Having a hard time dealing with stress? Do you feel like you'd like to relax more, but you don't have time? Join us as we go over some techniques and ideas that can help you cope with and manage the stress in your life!

Children are able to sign-up for a reading time 10 minutes before program begins.

Let your creativity run wild in this teen DIY crafting program! Teens (ages 10-18) will choose from a premade pattern or express themselves by designing their own rug made from yarn. All supplies are included. No previous knowledge needed.

Feeling left behind in the digital age? This is the program for you! Learn basic computer skills - search for information, create documents, use email, find jobs, keep your personal information safe, and have fun online. Sign-up is required.

Wild about Minecraft? Show off your master building skills. Join us for team building challenges and creative activities.

For ages 1-5 years: 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!

If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at LEGO Club. Join other kids to engineer some fun. This club meets on the first Thursday of each month.Similar clubs exist at other libraries.

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!