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

All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

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Name: African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Ralph Ellison Library

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library is honored and excited to host librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert's curated display of African American Inventors in celebration of Black History Month.
	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 2/1 - 3/5 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 6:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.
12 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Lover’s Month – Self-Directed Program 02/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/16/2025 @ 6:00pm All Ages Northwest Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: It’s library lover’s month! What do you love about the library? Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled DHS Resource Help-CANCELLED 9:00am - 5:00pm Adults Del City Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Study Room 2 (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Community and Coffee 9:00am - 11:00am All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.
10 am							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Citizenship Classes with OIC 10:00am - 11:30am Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library Required 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: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Description: Prepare for your citizenship exam with The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 8 week class starting January 18 thru March 8, 2025. *Registration will be open thru March 8, 2025, please call to sign up! Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Room 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Nicoma Park 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: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Room 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Nicoma Park 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: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. February Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit 02/22/2025 @ 1:00pm - 03/15/2025 @ 1:15pm Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres 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: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Origami Take Home Kit Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. (February 22nd - March 15th)
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4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Maker Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Continuing Education Event Description: Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Continuing Education Event Description: Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Culture Crew - Black History Surfing!-CANCELLED 6:30pm - 8:00pm All Ages Del City Library Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room B (Del City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM Event Description: Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture? Yes?! We we will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe? Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. 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	This event is in the "Adults" group. U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

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All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

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