Week Calendar

Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

Get ready to create colorful, textured art using just sand and glue! Join us at the library for Sand Painting, where kids can explore a unique way to paint and express their creativity.

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled hour of open-ended art exploration at the library! Toddlers and preschoolers can get creative with a variety of hands-on activities, from finger painting to colorful sensory experiences.

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 

Get hands-on and create your own custom sketchbook from scratch! Join artist Sofia Arenas for a workshop where you’ll learn to fold, collate, and staple pages into a one-of-a-kind sketchbook.

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

Southern Oaks Library is turning 50! Join us in celebrating the vibrant Southern Oaks story!

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

Pop by the Midwest City Library for a fun and open Crafternoon. We will provide an abundance of supplies for families and friends to create fun craft projects! 

Let the sunshine in, and celebrate the longest day of the year! We will learn how to do a sun salutation and meditation, make flower crowns and sun wheels, and explore the science behind the solstice. And what's a party without refreshments?

Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

Come decorate coasters using sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Two coasters per registrant.

Back by popular demand! Show off your artistic talent in our Tiny Art Show.  Join us to create a tiny canvas to be featured in our upcoming Tiny Art Show.  We provide tiny canvases and supplies to paint; you bring creativity.

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

Join us at the Bethany Library for an engaging adult workshop exploring the impactful print works of contemporary Native American artist Edgar Heap of Birds.

Join us for a community art project inspired by the exhibit, HONOR SONG, at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Create a printed fabric square using paint and foam block stamps.

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!

Join us for a fun and creative Chalk Art Contest at the library! Grab some sidewalk chalk and let your imagination run wild as you create colorful masterpieces.

Description: Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to “How to Make a Monster!” This is an informative workshop that examines the history and technique of creature creation and gives learners a means t

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Teens aged 10-14, join us at the Almonte Library to celebrate Pride by creating your very own mini Pride Parade float! We will be creating parade floats from shoeboxes and having our parade in the library.

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

Love to travel, explore, and feed your wanderlust here at the library! Join us in our summer travel series: Part 2: Art Museums of the World

Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to draw and render “Dynamic Anatomy” as influenced by masters such as Burne Hogarth, Time Sale, Jack Kirby, Mark Silvestri and more!

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

Unleash your inner artist and miniaturist! Delve into the world of art replication and paint your own tiny copy of a famous piece of art.

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

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?