Week Calendar

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

Babies 0 - 12 Months: Come bend and stretch, bounce and move with your little one while we sing and rhyme together. It's literacy and movement fun for big and little.

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 October 1, 9, 15, and 23. 

Registration required. Space is limited.

This event is held at multiple libraries.

Adults and teens, ages 16 and older, can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

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.

Toddler 12 - 24 Months: Come bend and stretch, bounce and move while we sing and rhyme together. It's literacy and movement fun for big and little.

Registration required. Space is limited.

This is a recurring event and takes place the first four Wednesdays in October. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

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.

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.

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. 

SAIL is designed to meet the fitness needs of older adults; each class includes cardio and strength training, plus balance and flexibility exercise.

Adults and teens, ages 16 and older, can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

This is a recurring event and takes place the first four Thursdays in October. 

This event is held at multiple libraries.

Join us and create crafts suitable for the season. All materials are provided.This is a recurring event that takes place on the third Tuesday of the month.

Toddler 12 - 24 Months: Come bend and stretch, bounce and move while we sing and rhyme together. It's literacy and movement fun for big and little.

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 October 1, 9, 15, and 23. 

Registration required. Space is limited.

This event is held at multiple libraries.

Reading aloud builds vocabulary and comprehension skills. Each week we will read and discuss a different title. Call the library or stop by to reserve the next title. This is a recurring club event and takes place every Wednesday.

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

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.

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.

Toddler 24 - 36 Months: Come bend and stretch, bounce and move while we sing and rhyme together. It's literacy and movement fun for big and little.

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!

Let your imagination soar at our Toddler craft time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own pieces of art. Librarians will be on hand to help provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

Space is limited.

Do you like slimy, creepy, smelly things? When most people say, “Yuck!”, do you say, “Yay!”? Join us to explore the science behind the human body and learn about blood, boogers and other things to gross you out!

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

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

Join us for an early childhood art program for you and your little ones! A librarian will read a story connected to the art project, then guide caregivers and children through the art making process.

Scientists are made at a young age! Encourage your little Einstein to explore and experiment with different scientific concepts in this hands-on program!

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.

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.

Creating simple art is one of the building blocks of a child's development. Research proves that the process develops fine motor skills and aids in language development, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.

Join us for our come-and-go craft time, fall edition! We provide all of the supplies and a few ideas to get you started! Supplies will be located out in the library near the fireplace area.

Toddler 24 - 36 Months: Come bend and stretch, bounce and move while we sing and rhyme together. It's literacy and movement fun for big and little.

Preschoolers 3.5 - 5 Years: Come bend and stretch, bounce and move while we sing and read together. It's literacy and movement fun for big and little.

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.

Join us for an early childhood art program for you and your little ones! A librarian will read a story connected to the art project, then guide caregivers and children through the art making process.

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.

Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.

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.

Welcome teens, to Bite Club, the exclusive vampire nightclub! Together, we’ll learn all about the long-term effects of spending, saving, and making the most of your eternal life’s wages.

Library Tour and Orientation for La Petite Kids

Registration is required through OHAI (Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative). Please contact them at 405-271-6424.

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.

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. This months book is "Ignite the Stars" by Maura Milan.

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Come make a beautiful book themed beaded book mark as gift for yourself, family member or friend! All materials provided!

Do you have questions regarding Medicare? Make plans to attend this informational session about the ins and outs of the Medicare program.

Have you already taken our Computer Basics class but need further help with computer skills or access? During an hour-long Individual Skills Session, our trainers will walk you through the skills needed to reach your goals.

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.

Fall festival of learning and literary delights! Cosplay welcome. 

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.

Do you like to garden? Do you want to reduce how much trash you make at home? Do you want cheap, natural fertilizer for your yard? Come learn how composting can help you!

Open Art Studio Every month is a new adventure at Open Art Studio. Printmaking, face painting, paper arts, illustrating, and more-- these art programs are perfect for the entire family to do together!

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 us as we learn about wheat and grains! We'll hear a story, compare different grains, and find out how flour is made. There will be plenty of hands-on activities!

Build A Support System With People Who Understand

Read with a miniature therapy horse and discover the joy of reading! Animals are non-threatening and non-judgmental.

Come and enjoy painting as a form of therapy. Learn how creating can help soothe anxiety, increase focus, and alleviate depression. You will go home with your own piece of art.

Come one, come all! Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, circus performers, and dazzling sights.

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and open the locks. The goal is simple yet challenging: get out in time. If you don't escape, you may be trapped inside forever! Program is for students ages 9 - 14. Please register.

If you're brand new to robotics and coding, this boot camp is for you! Spend an hour with us learning the basics of Dash and Dot robots (Ages 6-12) and LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robots (Ages 13-18).

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

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

Do you ever want to talk about what's going on in the news? Join us every Tuesday to talk about current events, movies and televisions, books, memes, and more!

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

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

Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every week as we explore new worlds, fight ferocious beasts, and complete quests for treasure, glory, and more! This program is open to all teens. No previous knowledge required.

Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County Monthly Meeting

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Cards, dice, and game boards: join us as we learn and play new games each month! Ages 11-18.

Come join our Between the Covers Book Club every third Saturday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Del City Library. October's  Discovery of Witches by Deborah E. Harkness is enchanting!

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.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

Join us as we learn about wheat and grains! We'll hear a story, compare different grains, and find out how flour is made. There will be plenty of hands-on activities!

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

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.

We'll also provide the opportunity for you to team up with a local volunteer to get some extra help with your homework!

Tech Help for adults.

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.

Do you want to learn more about becoming a U.S. Citizen? The Edmond Library hosts free classes to explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Are you a teen interested in anime and manga? Come check out our anime club where we will watch, read, and discuss your favorite shows and series!

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.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

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.

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.

What would you do if you had to train a dragon? Come participate in a presentation from Science Museum Oklahoma, go through the Dragon Initiation Program, and receive strength by eating some pizza!

This is a recurring event and takes place the third Tuesday of each month.

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

This is a recurring event that takes place on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Intended for ages 5-12 years

Boo! Do you enjoy bone-chilling, spine-tingling stories? Join the Harrah Library for spook-tastic literature around a campire.

Yoga

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the internationally popular, Latin-inspired dance fitness program. This class is designed for adults 50+, or adults just seeking a low-impact, fun cardio exercise! Please register.

Come and watch a family friendly movie! Adults, teens, and kids are welcome. We'll have snacks, and enjoy the movie.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

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

Feeling left behind in the digital age? This is the class for you! Learn how to use a computer, search for information, create documents, use email and social media, find jobs, keep your personal information safe, and have fun online.

Adults can improve their reading, spelling, and writing skills in this free class. The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays and is coordinated by Community Literacy Centers (CLC).

Both beginning and advanced language learners can improve their English in this class made possible by the Community Literacy Centers.

Join us every 3rd Monday for The Pageturners Tween Book Club. In addition to the book discussion, there will be an activity related to a theme(s) from the book. Please call for monthly book selections.

Sun Signs, Moon Signs, Love Signs! Join us as we take a further look into the 12 astrology zodiac signs and their characteristics. This introductory class will give you a better understanding of astrology and its various components.

The specific impact of being on the Autism Spectrum can vary from family to family.

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. This months book is "Ignite the stars" by Maura Milan.

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and open the locks. The goal is simple yet challenging: get out in time. If you don't escape, you may be trapped inside forever! Please register.

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!

Family Craft NightCome enjoy a creative evening of do-it-yourself craftiness with your entire family.This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Thursday of each month.This event is held at multiple libraries.

Do you want to learn more about becoming a U.S. Citizen? We will be hosting free classes to explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Registration is required through Community Literacy Centers. Click here to register.

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!

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.