Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/12)	Mon (1/13)	Tue (1/14)	Wed (1/15)	Thu (1/16)	Fri (1/17)	Sat (1/18)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit All Day 12/11 - 1/25 All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government "of, by and for the people," and how each generation since continues to question how to form "a more perfect union." From the revolution and suffrage, to civ
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kid's Voting Booth! All Day 1/3 - 1/18 All Ages Bethany Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs Event Description: Come out and vote in the Childrens area! Voting topics will change though out the month. Jan 1- Jan 5th: Cats vs Dogs! Jan 6-Jan 12: Pizza vs Tacos! Jan 13- Jan 19 Cake vs Ice Cream?
		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Make A Political Button Take Home Kit 01/13/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Collectors of Political Memorabilia love campaign buttons and the presidential election of 1896 brought them into the limelight. Use the supplies provided to make your own button celebrating when you will vote in a presidential election. Disclaimer(s) Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
10 am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes 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! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Voices and Votes: Protest Dance Through the Ages 10:00am - 11:00am All Ages Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment Registration Required Event Description: RACE Dance Collective will be demonstrating Dance as Protest through different moments in history. This event is part of the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
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1 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along! 1:30pm - 3:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Children's Area (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Voices and Votes: Lost History: Rediscovering Tales of Oklahoma's Past Discussion Series 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Onsite (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS Event Description: Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma Historians. Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you probably didn't cover in your Oklahoma History classes.