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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: Summer Reading Kick Off
Start: 2025-06-02
End: 2025-06-02
Location: Midwest City Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 5/28 - 6/1 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Bookish book boxes are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your January Book Box!! Boxes are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! 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 "All Ages" group. Summer Reading Kick Off All Day All Ages Midwest City Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Onsite (Midwest City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading Event Description: Get ready for a summer of fun, creativity, and community! Sign up for Summer Reading and explore our passive events happening throughout the library.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Book Bag All Day 6/1 - 6/7 Teens Downtown Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians. Disclaimer(s) 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. Summer Reading Journal All Day 6/1 - 6/18 Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Track and reflect on your COLORFUL reading journey this summer with our Summer Reading Journal! We've got pages for you to rate and review your books and track your progress toward your reading goals. Stuck in a reading rut?
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook 06/01/2025 @ 1:00pm - 06/18/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 special Juneteenth creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks 06/01/2025 @ 1:00pm - 06/18/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 special PRIDE creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
9 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime (Birth-PreK) 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 40 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime (Birth-PreK) 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 40 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!
10 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: 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. 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 "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime (Birth-PreK) 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 40 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: 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. 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 "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime (Birth-PreK) 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 40 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime (Birth-PreK) 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 40 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. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This event is in the "Adults" group. The Shelf Watch Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Del City Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Study Room 2 (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Description: Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers! 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Birth-PreK Midwest City Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Family Place (Midwest City) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes Event Description: 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. 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 "Adults" group. Author Visit: Ghazi Rayan MD 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Join us in celebrating National Immigration Heritage Month with a presentation by author Dr. Ghazi Rayan, a first-generation immigrant American orthopedic surgeon.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cozy Mystery Readers Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Do you love cozy mysteries? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members. Come join us for conversation and a cozy cup of tea. We meet the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM.
2 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Required Seats Remaining: 12 Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. This event is in the "Kids" group. Summer Reading Kick-off Party 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids Downtown Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Event Description: Help us celebrate the Summer Reading program with a fun kick-off party for kids!					This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Helpers (Ages 7-10) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids Northwest Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: 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 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 "Adults" group. The Writers Room 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Del City Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Reading Kickoff! 3:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading Event Description: Join the Ralph Ellison staff for a fun and creative kickoff party to Summer Reading! Create colorful art, play games, and help color your library for this year's Summer Reading theme!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cozy Mystery Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Edmond Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room D (Edmond) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Come join a group of Cozy Mystery lovers. Each month we discuss either a single book or an entire book series. For the month of June we each choose ONE book from the Seaside Cafe Mysteries by Bree Baker to discuss. Disclaimer(s) Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650. This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Children's Area (Village) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading. Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Northwest Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. 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 "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Jones Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Meeting Room (Jones) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. 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 "Teens" group. Anime Movie Night 4:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Midwest City Library Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Midwest City Library Room: Forum (Midwest City) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Description: Teens, join us on the first Thursday of June and July for Anime Movie Night! We'll make an anime-inspired craft and watch a full feature-length anime movie. Registration is not required for this event.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session) 6:00pm - 6:30pm Kids Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Description: Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud. This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Kids Edmond Library Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Description: Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. This program has 2 sessions. Please register for either 6-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7 pm. Each reader must be registered individually. This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Zine Canteen 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Belle Isle Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Belle Isle Library Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

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