Week Calendar

Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health.

What do you know about severe weather in Oklahoma? When is tornado season? How do you stay weather aware?

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health.

Please register each participating child individually. Do not use special notes to add additional children.

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities.

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim! 

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Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.  

Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art.

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

Join the Warr Acres Homeschool Code Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more!

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers, and formula or food while supplies last.  Eligible a

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays!

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.  

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Walking/Jumping Robots!

This month you will have fun building a simple robot that walks using a single motor and a robot that uses the energy stored in a stretched rubber band to jump.

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Join us for a special storytime celebrating the magic of the library. Storytime will feature library-themed stories, interactive songs, and crafts to spark creativity. 

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Please register each participating child individually. Do not use special notes to add additional children.

Join us for free computer classes on April 11th. This session will cover Typing and getting to know your computer. Laptops will be available to work along with our presenter from the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC).

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

Be Red Cross Ready! This program will share helpful information to prepare families for Winter Storms/Tornados and Home Fires as well as building your own Preparedness Kit in the event that you need to shelter at home.

Get a fresh start this spring by decluttering your digital world! In "Spring Clean Your Digital Life," you’ll learn practical strategies for organizing files, managing email overload, and creating secure backups.

Learn How to Make Beautiful Gelli Plate Bookmarkers using gelli surface plates, a variety of stencils, acrylic paints and a variety of paper, including card stock. 

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent

16+ Come join us in designing your own painted plaster succulents. Succulents will be ready to paint. You can pick out which ones you want to go in your bowl and how you want to paint them.

Learn to needlefelt and create your very own Mushrooms!

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

New members are always welcome!

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Join us in our brand new building as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults.

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Ever wonder what is in the brightly colored room in the back of the children's area? Come find out during this open hours exploration!

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

Let your creativity fly! If you ever worry about the end product of your crafting, a wacky art session is just the place to unwind. In this program the sky's the limit!

Join us for a fun-filled, comic workshop led by comic artist Jerry Bennett in honor of National Library Week!

Do you love cozy mysteries? Discover your next beloved author and exchange favorites with fellow enthusiasts.

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

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.

Tweens meet at the library on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to practice their art skills. Feel like drawing today? Perhaps you're in the mood to paint - let's work on that.

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 month's book club meeting we're discussing: "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.  Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!

We're celebrating National Library Week with an Oklahoma Author Fair at Belle Isle Library! Connect with local authors, discover exciting new books, and engage in inspiring conversations about writing and creativity.

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Join us this Poetry Month at the Southern Oaks Library for a beginner poetry workshop lead by guest presenter and poet Mary B. Gray. Mary will be leading a fun and interactive workshop to help you develop your poetry skills!

Retirement, loss, and changing family dynamics can create feelings of uncertainty and disconnection.

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

Come enjoy some Fitness Fun with our teachers from the YMCA as they lead a class full of fun and movement. We will play games that work on coordination, strength, balance, and more. Parents are welcome to participate too!

Have you met Carl, the Collector yet? Learn about local Autism resources and view an episode of the new PBS series, Carl, The Collector which features a group of neurodiverse friends and their adventures in Fuzzytown.

Ready to publish your book but unsure which path to take? At the Oklahoma Author Fair, Amy M.

Calling all budding gardeners! Join us for an engaging and hands-on presentation from the Iris Club of Edmond to learn about the science of irises and their history in Edmond.

Walking/Jumping Robots!

This month you will have fun building a simple robot that walks using a single motor and a robot that uses the energy stored in a stretched rubber band to jump.

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

Hop into spring with a delightful Easter-themed treat! All skill levels welcome to join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make creamy, spiced carrot cake fudge.

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or greeting cards for the community, and talk about all the great books th

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

These encouraging sessions for both current and prospective homeschool parents will meet the first Monday of every month at 3 pm next to the Warr Acres Fireplace.

Is the Midterm crunch getting you down? Do you want a quiet place to study for finals? Do you need a spot for the in-between? Come on to the Downtown library every Monday from 3 to 5 P.M. for a quiet study hall.

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science!

This program is a self guided exploration room with hands on science stations!
Think Science Museum - but its free!

Unleash your creativity with yarn! In this hands-on program, teens will have the chance to create unique yarn wall hangings and explore the art of crochet.

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:30PM for LEGO Club. Use your imagination and create your own design or participate in our monthly construction challenge. We supply the LEGO blocks, you bring the creativity. 

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

Power Hack is back!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this spring ready for a brand-new group of coders to join us for this six-week for coding club.

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Research has shown that the best way for children to improve their reading, math, and science reasoning skills is through practice.