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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.
	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)
12 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Book Box: Women's History Month All Day 3/1 - 3/22 Adults Downtown Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: This Women’s History Month, dive into a special one-off themed book box! Inside, you’ll find a handpicked book—either fiction or nonfiction—that honors the stories and resilience of everyday extraordinary women throughout history. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help! This event is in the "All Ages" group. African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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 "All Ages" group. Local Artist Showcase: Women's History Month All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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: Onsite (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Celebrate Women's History Month with our Local Women Artists Showcase!
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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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Coffee for the Community 9:00am - 11:30am Teens, Adults Wright 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: Wright Library Room: Meeting Space (Wright) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: Relax and enjoy free coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City or grab a cuppa joe to go. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 03/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2025 @ 9:00pm 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.
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 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 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. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crown's Tea 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Thick Descriptions' Signature Event, The Crowns Tea, celebrates the rich tradition of church hats and is a tribute to the book, "Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats" by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Disclaimer(s) There is no guarantee that foods served at this program have not come into contact with tree nuts, soybean, dairy, eggs, wheat, peanuts or other allergens. Accordingly, neither the Library nor Thick Descriptions will assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with at this program or any harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Midwest City Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community & Civics Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Windsor Hills Outreach 5:00pm - 7:00pm Kids, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Kids" 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: Offsite (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Sharing Family History Through Food 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Description: Family memories are often linked to food. Learn how to grow closer to children by creating family recipes and teaching basic cooking skills.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Alzheimer's Support Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 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.	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 "Teens" group. Pink Pony Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: "Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies! 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens The Village Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room B (Village) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see. Join other teens and collaborate on creative program and display ideas. Learn about how your library works from the inside and find out about volunteer opportunities for service hours. Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation. New members may join in September or January.

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