Week Calendar

Weekly Make & Take Craft kits available as supplies last. Great for customers of all ages! Most supplies included, may need some supplemental materials such as glue or markers. Children may require adult help & supervision.

Celebrate Pride Month this year with a beautiful piece of art to add to your wall.  Come by Capitol Hill library to pick up this DIY Pride Art Kit with everything you need to make a lovely piece of art.  Pick up your kits between June 1s

Join us for a StoryWalk® around Bethany Library. Enjoy nature and Bethany's walking trails as you read a story. The story changes every month so drop by to catch a different story.

Calling all geocachers (and scavenger hunt enthusiasts)! The Belle Isle Library has hidden caches all over OKC. We are celebrating our Summer Reading theme, “Tails and Tales” with book-themed finds.

Join us for an at-your-pace, virtual storytime! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Stop by the Southern Oaks Library and look for animals lurking in the stacks. Kids can pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the desk and receive a small prize for finding each of our desert animals.

For any teen that loves books, or any teen that maybe needs a little help loving books, our Teen Book Boxes are for you! Simply register and answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll select a book for you!

Check out any 3 DVD’s during Fridays in June and July starting June 11th and get a goodie bag. Supplies are limited and may vary. The library has a broad selection of movies for all ages and all areas of interest.

AGE: 16 years old+       

AGE: 2-9 years old        

Tell your tales with our weekly activity sheet. Pick up or download your weekly sheet.

Wear your Pride on your ears with the Rainbow Pride Earrings Take Home Kit! Learn about the origins of the Pride Flag - designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker - and the Movement it represents while completing this fun craft.

AGE: 10-18 years old

Create a Silly Spider Hat and turn yourself into a giant spider. Choose a book about your favorite spider character like Anansi or learn some new facts about spiders.

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. 

Kits include:

What does Pride mean to you? Tell us by picking up a Show Your Pride kit at any Metropolitan Library location while supplies last. Kits are first come, first served. 

Kits include:

Geocaching is a great way to get outside this summer and participate in a community wide scavenger hunt. The library has hidden 7 "caches" (containers) throughout Central and North Oklahoma City.

Come pick up a writing prompt journal to jumpstart your creativity! Prompts will be geared toward writing an original screenplay and don't forget to check out the deadCenter Film Festival.

Come pick up a Writing Prompt Journal to jumpstart your creativity! Prompts will be geared towards writing an original screenplay. Don't forget to check out the deadCenter Film Festival this June!

AGE: 16 years old+       

This kit is designed for children ages 5-11. Younger children may need help from parents or older siblings. Using various materials create tails for 5 animals and learn why each animal needs its tail.

Animation is a way to bring your images to life. Tap into your creative side and make your very own hand-drawn animation with this Flip Book Kit. The kit comes with two flip books to help bring your art creations to life.

Make your tail feather! With this kit, kids can practice their gluing skills by feathering a bird silhouette.

Kit contents:
Bird silhouette
Feathers

Which animal has long pointy ears? What about long sharp feet? This kit has the pieces all mixed up! Can you make heads or tails of this set of mixed up animals?

Hee-haw, Ruff-Ruff, Mee-ow, Cock-a-doodle-Doo! These four musicians have been put out to pasture, but do they still have meaning in life?

This kit celebrates Pride month by including the supplies to make five rainbow gelatin cups!
Supplies needed: water, milk, refrigerator.
Feel free to call ahead for availability.

It's a beautiful summer day to fly a kite! Decorate and put together your very own kite! Put it together by yourself or with friends and family. See your completed kite soar high in the sky!

Using cardstock as a canvas, make your own unique designs using our animal shape cutouts, colored tissue paper, and more.

Dig into what an owl eats! Don't worry - owl pellets are not owl poop. They're more like an owl furball. Learn more about owl pellets and dissect your own to find and identify bones of animals that owls eat.

Practice your doctor skills! Kids can draw boo boos on the bear silhouette and then practice their peeling and sticking skills by putting bandages on the booboos.

Kit contents:
Bear silhouette
Bandages
Crayon

Roar! What happens to a mighty lion when he gets trapped in a net and has no one but a measly mouse to get him free?

AGE: 6-12 years old

Explore the ecological importance of fireflies as well as their stunning characteristics with hands-on activities and an opportunity to participate in a citizen science research project! 

AGE: All Ages

This kit contains everything you need to make your very own book safe. Just follow along with the video from one of our handy library databases, and you'll have an awesome place to stash all your shiny trinkets.

AGE: 6-12 years old

Explore the ecological importance of fireflies as well as their stunning characteristics with hands-on activities and an opportunity to participate in a citizen science research project! 

Celebrate the summer sunshine and warm weather with a neighborhood scavenger hunt! Each kit contains one scavenger hunt list, a book list and a pair of toilet paper tube binoculars to decorate.

Spoticus is traveling around the world this year. Each month he will be visiting a new country but he needs your help. Solve the puzzles using familiar sight words and complete the craft inside to learn about each new place.

If you're a coffee lover or someone who just enjoys the occasional cup, consider signing up for our pour over kits. These include different varieties of prepackaged pour over bags.

Celebrate and preserve your history with one of our home archiving kits!

AGE: 16 years old+       

If you have a special man in your life (dad, uncle, grandpa, friend!), this kit is for you!

Stop by and pick up our teen take home kit of a 3D paper shark dissection model and get your summer tails on! Kits are first come first serve. Adult supervision recommended.

This program is designed for children ages 6-12. This Summer Reading Program is all about tails and tales. Make this mermaid tale craft and checkout all our mermaid related items. While supplies last via curbside service.

Jazz up your backpack, rearview mirror or other space with this cool little Tales & Tails backpack buddy.

This week’s craft is a bird water color painting! Use a straw water-blowing color technique to create an abstract illustration of feathers.

This program is designed for parents and children ages 2-5 to do together. Use different materials to decorate a wooden bird ornament.

Howl-o there, teens! Pick up an “Oh My Fur and Whiskers!” kit to create your very own animal costume by making a set of ears and a tail.

Come to Warr Acres Library and get a Take and Make kit to complete at home!

This month’s kit let’s you be crafty with a quick and easy DIY patriotic banner! With a little burlap and some paint, you can make flag inspired, rustic decor in less than an hour. Most material will be included.

AGE: 12-18 years old

Explore some lore, legends, and mythologies from Oklahoma tribes in this hands-on program that will give you an extraordinary look at some of our state’s rich history. 

AGE: 12-18 years old

Explore some lore, legends, and mythologies from Oklahoma tribes in this hands-on program that will give you an extraordinary look at some of our state’s rich history. 

AGE: 12-18 years old

Explore some lore, legends, and mythologies from Oklahoma tribes in this hands-on program that will give you an extraordinary look at some of our state’s rich history. 

For any teen that loves books, or any teen that maybe needs a little help loving books, our Teen Book Bundles are for you! Simply register and answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll select a book for you!

Drawings can tell a story. They also help express emotion and imagination.

Nothing screams "Summer is here!" like visiting the ocean. We don't have an ocean nearby, but this Take & Make kit will make you feel like you're on vacation.

AGE: 6-12 years old

Explore the ecological importance of fireflies as well as their stunning characteristics with hands-on activities and an opportunity to participate in a citizen science research project! 

The Northwest Library had a farm take-home kit, E.I.E.I.O. And in that kit there were: paper finger puppets, farm animal shapes to decorate, a farm animal bookmark craft, coloring sheets, stickers, and booklists.

AGE: 12-18 years old

RAWR! Paint your own animal print mug. This kit will require the use of an oven to set the paint.

AGE: 2-5 years old        

Are you a looking for something to challenge your mind, unwind over summer break or after a hard day at work?

AGE: 6-12 years old

Explore the ecological importance of fireflies as well as their stunning characteristics with hands-on activities and an opportunity to participate in a citizen science research project! 

AGE: 12-18 years old

Explore some lore, legends, and mythologies from Oklahoma tribes in this hands-on program that will give you an extraordinary look at some of our state’s rich history. 

Make your own tassel keychain with this easy take home kit! Adults and teens can follow simple step-by-step instructions to make a cute multicolored tassel accessory.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with festive flip-flops! Your take-home kit will include all the supplies you need to transform an ordinary pair of flip-flops into a patriotic celebration for your feet.

Happy Tails to You! Enjoy a different take home kit each week during the Summer Reading program. While you're here to get your kit, sign up for the summer reading program and check out some awesome materials!

This year for Summer Reading we are celebrating Tails and Tales! Pick up a kit to make an adorable furry friend that hugs the pages of your book, while also saving your place.

Have an "amoosing" time creating woodslice animals "fur" the fun of it! Each kit contains the supplies to make two woodland animal friends. Use them as ornaments, add them to a wreath, turn them into coasters and more!

Bendy, creepy, crawly, and beady! Use pipe cleaners and beads to create a bendy animal to play with or keep as a decoration!
Registration is required.

Are you interested in acting or voice over work? Learning accents and being able to manipulate your voice is key skill to learn. With this kit you will get the top tips and tricks you need to master a variety of accents so you can make it big!

Save your place in your summer tale, with an animal corner bookmark. Prepare to get creative as each kit will contain fun supplies to make two bookmarks of animals of your choice!