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Name: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Ralph Ellison Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learn about Black History Month and historical black figures whose achievements have been overlooked or underappreciated.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Edmond Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Learn about Black History Month by participating in a Scavenger Hunt on the Adult side of the library then collect a prize at the Adult Reference Desk.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Scavenger Hunt- Black History Inventions 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: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Help us celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt throughout the library! Grab your instructions and a pencil at the reference desk.
	This event is in the "Kids" group. Spring Junior Book Box Registration All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Kids Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: This event is registering to get boxes in the future months. 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. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. February Creative Writing Chapbook 02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres 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: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest 2025 All Day 2/3 - 3/7 Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks 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: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Writing Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. History Hunt: A Black History Month Challenge 02/06/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Edmond 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: Edmond Library Room: Onsite (Edmond) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Join us this February for an exciting "History Hunt" celebrating Black History Month! This interactive scavenger hunt invites participants to discover and honor the rich legacy of Black excellence in our community and beyond.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Radiant In Color: A Paint-By-Numbers Celebration of Black Women All Day 2/10 - 2/28 Teens Almonte Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Onsite (Almonte) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Celebrate Black History Month with us by honoring the beauty and strength of Black women through art!
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. 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! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 All Ages Edmond Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Learn about Women's History Month by participating in a Scavenger Hunt on the adult side of the library then collect a prize at the adult reference desk.
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9 am						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. March Creative Writing Chapbook 03/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres 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: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
10 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. ¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown 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: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Storytimes Event Description: ¡Hola! 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.
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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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime Club 3:15pm - 4:30pm Teens Choctaw Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies Event Description: Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Anime Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pokemon Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Description: Take a break! Join us to meet new friends and play Pokemon together. Bring your cards and games and get ready to trade! We'll have a limited amount of Pokemon cards to hand out to start your collection.	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.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Crafty Chapters: Hands-On with Your Favorite Genres 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Choctaw Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Come along with us as we explore your favorite genres through crafts and activities! This month, we're looking at fantasy!
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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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Movie Night with The Urban Poets 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: We continue our tradition of showing a movie related to Black History Month and discussing it in February. We will be watching "Finding Carlos." This family-friendly movie is a coming-of-age story is set in Oklahoma City.			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. Celebrate Mardi Gras! 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Belle Isle Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Description: Laissez les bons temps rouler! Celebrate Mardi Gras by exploring the carnival season, sampling King Cake, and decorating a festive mask to keep the good times rolling! All materials are provided, but registration is required. 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 "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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversation Group for English & Spanish Learners \| Club de conversación para ellos que aprenden inglés o español 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Bethany 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: Bethany Library Room: Conference Room (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Description: This is an open group for English learners and Spanish learners who would like to practice their speaking skills. Conversation topics will vary.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Out Loud 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Downtown 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: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 148 Event Description: Library Out Loud is a quarterly concert series held as part of the Oklahoma Underground Music Archive project of the Metropolitan Library System's Special Collections and Research Department. 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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