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new info It’s Summer Reading time. Time to read for fun and pick up where you left off on your “to be read” list. We have proudly supported Summer Reading programs for over 80 years in our communities. This year, we challenge you to earn 600 points by reading and logging activities. Eligible activities include reading about an ocean animal, adopting a stuffed animal, journaling, or simply reading outside. This year’s Summer Reading theme, Oceans of Possibilities, reminds us reading can open the doors to our futures with endless possibilities. This special double issue of info Magazine features everything you and your family need for Summer Reading 2022. Activity Guides, articles on the many benefits of reading, overcoming the Summer Slide, plus all the events you can attend at our 19 library locations. Join us online at metrolibrary.org/summerreading or tag us on social media using the #IReadBecause hashtag.

Larry Nash White

Larry Nash White, Ph.D., M.S.L.S Executive Director of the Metropolitan Library System

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Editors Kellie Delaney Paula Joseph-Johnson

4 Cafeteria Craze

Before it was home to several innovative food trucks, vegan restaurants, and fancy brunches, Oklahoma City was once considered one as America’s the cafeteria capitals.

Designer David Hoffner Contributing Writers Sheldon Beach Sarah Brown Kristine Magers Hayley Pryor Michelle Stone Emily Williams Kristin Williamson

6 In Review

Need a good book to read this month? Check out our reviews for something for all ages.

info magazine METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM 300 Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Editorial: (405) 231-8650 Email: askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org

10 Summer Slide

Summer Slide is what happens between school years when students do not read or otherwise retain what they learned in school. Participating in Summer Reading can help conquer the Summer Slide.

MLS Commission Brian Alford, Chair Cynthia Friedemann, Vice Chair Craig Woodruff, Disbursing Agent Larry Nash White, Secretary (non-voting) Nancy Anthony Bo Birdsong Ann Caine Jennifer Edmunson Arlita Harris Shamia Jackson Rachel Johnson Elizabeth Larios Penny McCaleb Tracy McDaniel Richard McQuillar

12 Reading Aloud to Children

D.J. Morgan Mukesh Patel Kim Patterson Chaya Pennington Leah Rubio Jay Scambler Judy Smith Beth Toland Susan Tucker Tracey Zeeck

Reading is a fundamental building block to learning. The simple act of reading to your children is one of the easiest ways to set them up for success.

15 Summer Reading

Summer Reading is a community tradition to promote reading for fun and lifelong enrichment. Join the fun by participating in our Summer Reading program through logging and completing activities to earn points.

Ex Officio OKC Mayor David Holt County Commissioner Brian Maughan The official magazine of Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County, Info, is published monthly by MLS Marketing & Communications, 300 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

20 Featured Events

featured events

With many libraries hosting in-person programs again, head to our calendar of events and find some great events to attend across our 19 locations.

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Cafeteria Craze By Sheldon Beach, librarian, Special Collections and Research

Does anyone out there remember days long, long before the pandemic when you could stand over a sneeze guard and pick out the food you wanted for lunch from a plethora of already made tasty delights just lined up for you? I don’t mean back in 2019, but way, way back in the days when Friday nights with the family, or after church meals often meant everybody gathering for Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes, or fried chicken and green beans, or any other assortment of food you wanted because someone else had already taken the time to have it ready and waiting for you to pick out when you walked in the building? I’m talking, of course, about the good old cafeteria. Of course, any Oklahoma City foodie worth their salt and pepper probably already knows that before it was home to a number of innovative food trucks, vegan restaurants, and fancy brunches, Oklahoma City was once known as one of America’s cafeteria capitals. One of those cafeterias, of course, was Dodson’s Cafeteria in Capitol Hill. A family affair, Dodson’s, owned by Joe and Charlotte Dodson, with the help of Joe’s family and a few employees, would serve anywhere from 800 to 1,000 people every day, and as many as 1,500 on the weekends. Lunch on weekdays was $0.65, and on weekends went up to $1.50. Everything was made from scratch, chicken was fried Southern style in an iron skillet, and they even made their own pie crusts. A restaurant of firsts, Dodson’s opened on April 19, 1952. Not only was Dodson's one of the first cafeterias on the south side of Oklahoma City, but it was also the first restaurant in the Capitol Hill area to offer its customers air conditioning. A few years after the original Dodson’s opened, the family expanded to a second location in the first mall in south Oklahoma City, Redding Shopping Center, in 1956. Dodson’s fed people from all over, as well as loyal locals who would come every day for years. When something happened on the south side, it was often planned in Dodson’s Cafeteria. And on some days, customers were entertained with live organ music played by Joe himself. Dodson’s remained a staple of south Oklahoma City for many years. Their location at 2150 SW 59th Street closed in December of 2000 after serving the people of the south side of Oklahoma City for 48 years. Dodson’s wasn’t the only cafeteria in the city. You might even remember some others like Boulevard Cafeteria. This city institution closed just a few short years ago in 2015 after a run of 67 years. To hear more about Dodson’s Cafeteria, visit the QR link to listen to our interview with Charlotte Dodson. u

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Another Kind Written by Mia P. Manansala Illustrated by Cait May

JFICTION ANO

Available formats: Book, eBook Another Kind is a graphic novel about love and found family. Six kids go through trial after trial in the world, but they have each other. That’s what this beautiful book is, a found-family story with fantasy and magic. The humor is wonderful, the characters are extremely fleshed out, and every scene is filled with emotions that just build and build. I laughed and I cried, and I immediately wanted to flip back to the beginning to spend more time with these six beautiful kids. The plot makes this a page-turner, but the character design and the dialogue are where this book shines for me. That is not to say the plot does not also shine. There’s cross-country adventure, trickery, betrayal, and an ending that makes every page come together beautifully. I recommend this to any young person looking for something fun and interesting to read, and to anyone looking for a story that will make them appreciate the differences between us all. reviewed by: Hayley Pryor works as a library aide at Edmond Library and is currently studying creative writing at the University of Central Oklahoma. She loves reading about nature, and all sorts of different adventures, and can usually be found telling her donkey about her latest read. 6

Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies Written by Misha Popp

MYSTERY POP

Available formats: : Book, eBook, eAudiobook Daisy Ellery bakes magic into her pies. For her regular business, she bakes happiness, stress-relief, love, and good vibes into her pies. For her secret side project, she bakes pies for abused women to give to their partners. Someone begins blackmailing Daisy, threatening to reveal her secret if she doesn’t bake murder pies for a list of women she doesn’t know. As she prepares for a statewide pie baking contest, she tries to investigate to find the identity of her blackmailer. This is not your typical cozy mystery. The topics dealt with are heavy, but the characters’ dialog and senses of humor keep it light. The magic system is a unique, everyday magic that is subtle and realistic and tied to traditionally “feminine” arts and crafts. Although her baking can result in death, Daisy is still guided by a strong moral compass. There is a side romance so full of heart and adds depth to Daisy’s character. For fans of Pushing Daisies, Practical Magic, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer or anyone wanting a twist on the traditional cozy mystery genre. reviewed by: Kristine Magers is a collection development librarian who purchases adult fiction for Metro Library. When she’s not reading, she’s crossstitching or watching too much reality TV.

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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

FICTION HAZ

Available formats: Book, eBook, eAudiobook, Large Print Ph.D. candidate Olive Smith doesn't think love is real. At least, not the kind of love that results in long-term, happy relationships. As a scientist, she needs proof, and she hasn't seen a true "happily ever after" yet. Olive's best friend Anh is relentless in trying to set up her friend up in hopes of making her happy, so Olive panics and accidentally kisses the biggest jerk she knows: Professor Adam Carlsen. So begins a fake-dating situation full of tension, drama, and a science conference gone epically wrong. This romance is cute and fast-paced, with standard romance tropes (but there's only one bed!) that manages to be fun and believable. Science and STEMthemed romance are author Ali Hazelwood's specialty, so if you enjoy this one, look for her next book – Love on the Brain – to be published in August. reviewed by: Emily Williams is the teen services manager for Metro Library. When she's not librarianing, she paints pet portraits and uses her superpowers to manifest getting the No. 1 parking spot.

The World Needs More Purple People Written by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

EASY BEL

Available formats: Book, eBook This delightful picture book encourages readers to become a purple person! “What is a purple person,” is the question you might be asking yourself? In order to find out, you will need to read the book. It encourages readers to ask questions, be kind, be silly, be empathetic, have a good work ethic, and to be themselves. I loved this book. I loved the illustrations. This book introduces complex questions and ideas such as diversity and self-awareness in a way that is easily understandable for anyone. I highly recommend sharing this book with others. reviewed by: Michelle Stone is a collection development technician, mother to two sons, pet owner to three chihuahuas (Little Bear, Zoey and Bella), and grandma to Ahsoka the cat. She’s a huge fan of reading and movies, including “Star Wars.” Ask her about R2-D2!

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Benefits of Reading by Emily Williams, Teen Services Manager, Outreach and Engagement Services

Reading is good for you. But why? Let’s dive into all the reasons why reading is important and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Most of us recognize that reading helps us learn and grow, but have you thought about other potential benefits like improved physical health and stress relief? As a library employee, one of my favorite “reading is good for you” facts to share is that reading fiction improves empathy. If you’re want to broaden your horizons, understand your community, and teach your children to be thoughtful and caring, then read fiction! It puts us in another person’s position, and helps us learn about cultures and traditions, viewpoints, and thoughts and feelings that may be different than our own. Practiced readers often identify with protagonists, giving us an expanded capacity for taking others into consideration when making decisions in the real world. Reading can be a window, sliding door, or mirror. It can provide a window for us to look through and see another way of life up close. As a sliding door, we can step through and share an experience. Often, it’s a mirror to reflect recognizable parts of our own lives back to us, connecting us with each other and providing validation. Reading is both a comfort and an eye-opener. We can expand vocabulary and reading comprehension with books! Seeing new or unfamiliar words in context is a great way to gradually add to our vocabulary. A bonus feature of most e-readers is you can touch the word and get a definition on the spot. As far as reading comprehension goes, it just takes practice! Especially for those learning to read, in general, the more you read the easier it gets. And reading comprehension can help you in all subjects — math, science, history, and more. Students who read for fun have higher test scores. Reading is a great way to keep your mind sharp. A growth mindset means you are open to lifelong learning and changing your mind when presented with new information. Just the willingness to continue to grow and take in new information may help prevent cognitive decline. Reading keeps us engaged and gives us ways to connect and things to talk about. The last two years were devastating to our collective mental health. Studies show reading can help alleviate stress by providing quiet time or an escape. Reading can help us process our experiences, receive reinforcement for our feelings, or provide a distraction from everyday stressors. Reading can be a recreational activity you do by yourself, a 8

way to bring you closer to your family, or something social you discuss in a shared situation like a library book club. In addition to the intellectual and mental benefits, reading may have positive effects on your physical health. Reading before bed is a great alternative to doom scrolling on your phone. It can lower your blood pressure and heart rate – unless you’re reading a particularly intense thriller (or romance)! Listening to audiobooks can keep your mind busy while you are walking, running, hiking, or doing household activities like laundry, cooking, yardwork, or cleaning. It can make such time more enjoyable or go by more quickly, to keep you moving and active longer. It’s important to note that all kinds of reading counts! Comic books and graphic novels are “real” books. Audiobooks provide just as much vocabulary and reading comprehension as the paper versions. E-books are a convenient way to carry about dozens of books at once, plus the library’s downloadable collection is just a wi-fi signal away. Reading benefits are cumulative, so keep at it! Research also shows us that modeling reading behavior to others in our lives and physically (or digitally) having books in our homes supports reading skills and the health benefits that follow. Our annual Summer Reading program is a great way to challenge yourself to read all summer long. The program is free and for all ages, and you can earn prizes just for reading this summer! As little as 20 minutes a day can make a huge difference. Sign up with your family and friends today and motivate yourself to read during your lunch break, before bedtime, on vacation, together with your family, or on your own. Read whatever you want, in whatever format you want. Our library doors are open to help provide options and resources. Sign up at www.metrolibrary.org/ summerreading and help us build a healthy reading community here in central Oklahoma. Sources and additional reading: https://ncte.org/blog/2016/02/windows-mirrors-sliding-doors/ https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2015/why-it-pays-read https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5105607/ https://read.gov/

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The Summer Slide by Emily Williams, Teen Services Manager and Kristin Williamson, Children’s Services Manager, Outreach and Engagement Services

The Summer Slide isn’t a new feature at the local park or splash pad. No, the Summer Slide is what happens between school years when young people do not read or otherwise work to retain what they learned in school.

Whether you visit relatives, enjoy a week at camp, or have a staycation at home, make summer even more fun by reading a little everyday!

On average, children who do not read during the summer lose approximately two months of their reading achievement. They typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer than they did on the same test at the beginning of the summer. And these few months of reading loss accumulate over the years. By the time students reach middle school, those who haven’t read during the summers may have lost as much as two years' worth of achievement!

• Read every day. Read non-fiction, fiction, eBooks, poetry, or newspapers or read out loud for at least 20 minutes a day!

The good news is the Summer Slide is easily prevented. HOW DO I PREVENT THE SUMMER SLIDE? Reading for just 20 minutes a day helps kids maintain the reading skills they developed during the school year. Not only will it help them stay on track when school starts back, but with reading they can experience a summer of adventure by stimulating their imaginations. Signing up for the Summer Reading Program is the best way for your child to keep reading over the summer. Summer Reading starts June 1 and continues through July 31. WAYS TO BEAT THE SUMMER SLIDE Have your children pick out their own books and take the books with them everywhere they go: road trips, the doctor’s office, grandma’s house. Listen to audiobooks at night or in the car. Listening to audiobooks or listening to someone read aloud benefits everyone. Reading aloud helps build vocabulary skils while listening builds vocabulary and listening comprehension skills, and also increases our knowledge. Adults can model lifelong learning by participating in the program with their children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends. Help your children prevent the Summer Slide by reading 20 minutes a day this summer! Sign up, track your reading, and earn incentives. 10

MORE WAYS TO BEAT THE SUMMER SLIDE!

• Cook with your children. This is one of the best ways to integrate math, reading and following directions. Help your child put together their favorite recipes in a cookbook or let your child design the menu for a meal. • Plant a garden. Your child will learn responsibility and take pride as they watch their plants grow and thrive. • Take a field trip. Head out to a museum, zoo or local park with walking trails. Keep a journal about your travels. • Learn a new word each week. Hang it on the fridge and see who can use it the most times throughout the week. • Enroll in our summer reading program as it will provide your child with opportunities to build their critical thinking skills. • Play quick games with flashcards like Math War or Concentration to keep math skills sharp. • Listen to audiobooks during your summer road trip. • Take pictures and make a summer scrapbook. Encourage your children to write narratives to accompany the pictures. • Make time to read. We can't stress it enough: if your child does nothing else this summer, make sure they read! Adapted from Stephanie Jefferson, founder of Little Scholars (www.littlescholars.com).

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Why Should You Read Aloud to your Children? by Sarah Brown, Librarian, Downtown Library Every year, research continues to highlight how reading is a fundamental building block to learning. Literacy can impact graduation rates, earning potential, justice-involvement, and even health outcomes. The simple act of reading to your children is one of the easiest ways you can set them up for success. There are many documented benefits, but they can all fall within three categories: language, connection, and socioemotional. 1. Language Children acquire the bulk of their early language skills through listening. From birth, reading to your children allows them to pick up the different sounds words make and how language flows, which helps them when they begin speaking. As children grow older, being able to follow along in a book while being read to, builds a connection between written and spoken words, increases vocabulary, and helps develop fluency once they begin to read. A great place to start is by reading picture books to your children. The pictures will draw their interest and studies have shown that picture books contain 70% more unique words than what children hear through normal conversation, so they can significantly increase their vocabulary by listening to them. 2. Connection Children are not the only ones receiving the benefits of reading together. The quality time spent reading allows parents to create happy memories and strengthen the bond with their children. Having dedicated time to read to your children also helps everyone to decompress and interact outside of the hustle and bustle of the day. This time of togetherness can give children the opportunity to share their worries or feelings in a safe place. Reading aloud, especially a variety of books, also aids children in discovering where their interests lie and shows them the joy in reading. This can be even more important for neurodivergent kids. Being read to allows them access to books they wouldn’t have otherwise and without the stress that can come with learning to read on their own. 3. Socio-Emotional Books are a terrific way for children to learn about others and explore the world. When children hear stories about how characters navigate obstacles or see the world, they learn how to adapt those behaviors into their own lives. They also offer the opportunity for parents to delve

into different topics with their children. For instance, choosing a book that focuses on certain emotions can help your child to learn how to recognize and process their own big feelings. Sitting down to listen to a book even helps with basic things like increasing children's attention spans, learning how to control their own behavior, and soothing anxiety. It can sometimes feel awkward or intimidating if you are not used to reading aloud. So here are a few things to keep in mind. 1. Start early, even newborns can receive positive benefits from being read to. 2. Add it to your routine. 3. Let your children choose the books. 4. It is okay to read the same book over and over. It still provides the same benefits. 5. You can read any book to your kids if you deem it appropriate, not just picture books. 6. Even after kids can read to themselves, keep going! 7. Asking questions about the story or having your child guess what they think will happen next, is an effective way to take their learning a step further. This helps with comprehension, understanding the theme of the book, and critical thinking. 8. Don’t be afraid to get creative. Do silly voices for each character, get stuffed animals to act out the scenes, sing, or create games based on the book. Let your children’s imaginations run wild! 9. Be a good role model. Children are more likely to want to read if they see their parents reading often. 10. Remember, if you are having fun and reading with your child, you can’t go wrong!

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Every summer for more than eighty years, the Metropolitan Library System has offered a Summer Reading program to keep kids and their families reading all summer long. Reading is a fundamental skill and a gateway to success in life. Summer Reading is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment. JOIN THE FUN JUNE 1 – JULY 31.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

STEP 1: SIGN IN OR REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT ON BEANSTACK By visiting our online summer reading software you can login with your account information from previous years. If you are new to summer reading, you can create a login! If you would like to be eligible for drawing prizes, please list your library card on your account when you sign up. STEP 2: REGISTER FOR THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM After signing in and creating a Beanstack account, you will need to register for this year's Summer Reading program. If you do not register, you cannot log reading, earn badges and prizes, or be eligible for prize drawings. You must register each year to participate in the current Summer Reading program. STEP 3: LOG READING MINUTES AND ACTIVITIES TO EARN BADGES AND PRIZES. Receive prizes at 600 points. • 5 Minutes = 5 Points • 1 Reading Activity = 5 points Continue logging to earn more points. No Internet Access? No Problem You can keep track of the time spent reading through a paper log or remember which days you’ve read and for how long. Call us or visit with a library staff member in-person and they will help you enter information into your online log.

PRIZES FOR ALL AGES

• 600-point badge • Completion certificate • Your choice between: ■ 2 children's books* ■ 2 teen books* ■ 1 adult book* ■ or Metro Library navy sunglasses* • Entry in random gift drawing if library card is on Summer Reading account *While supplies and selection last and vary by location

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Prize pickup begins in June. Visit your neighborhood library to learn how to select and redeem your prizes. The last day to pick up prizes is Sunday, August 14, 2022. Funding for Summer Reading book prizes is generously provided by the Friends of the Metropolitan Library System.

DRAWING PRIZES

Eligibility: have an active and valid Metropolitan Library Card on your Beanstack account and have earned the 600-point badge by July 31, 2022 Completion Prizes: • Early Childhood – Water Playset • Children, Teen or Adults – Kindle Fire Tablet Grand Prizes: • Apple iPad, Apple iPad Pro, Early Childhood Playset Bundle

COMMUNITY GOAL

The 2022 community goal of 12 million points. Help us reach this goal by reading and learning this summer and logging online or through a paper log! If we reach our goal of 12 million points, we will donate thousands of books to Smart Start of Central Oklahoma through our Read it Forward program. Read it Forward support is provided by the Friends of the Metropolitan Library System.

ACTIVITY LOGS

Looking to take your Summer Reading up a notch? We have you covered. Cut out the following pages as activity guides to complete this summer. After you have completed as many activities as you would like, call us, or visit with a library staff member in-person, they can help you enter information on your online log.

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Featured Events JUNE Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults Jun 1, 3, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 at 10am Teen Book Hotline Online Teens

Jun 3 and Jul 1 at 12:00pm

Almonte Library JUNE Pride Button Craft All Ages

Jun 1 - 30

Pre-K Storytime Online* Birth-PreK

Jun 1 at 10:00am

Summer Reading Kickoff All Ages

Jun 1 at 1:00pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jun 2 at 2:00pm

Under the Sea Terrarium* Kids

Jun 6 at 6:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 7 at 2:00pm

Mother Goose on the Loose Online* Birth-PreK

Jun 8 at 10:00am

Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations Online All Ages Jun 13 at 6:00pm

Forensic Pathology: Human Skulls with the Museum Of Osteology* Teens Jun 8 at 2:00pm

Virtual Author Visit with R.L. Stine Kids, Teens

Mocktails & Paintbrushes* Adults

Jun 8 at 6:30pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jun 9 at 2:00pm

Jun 16 at 3:00pm

Author Hour Online: Pride with Lydia Conklin, Swan Huntley, Anita Kelly & Kit Mayquist Teens, Adults Jun 18 at 2:00pm Virtual Author Visit with Ben Philippe Teens

Jun 23 at 3:00pm

Virtual Author Visit with Traci Chee Teens

Jun 30 at 3:00pm

Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations Online All Ages Jun 30 at 6:00pm JULY Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations Online All Ages Jul 12 at 6:30pm Virtual Author Visit with Mary Pope Osborne Kids Jul 14 at 3:00pm Author Hour Online: Local Authors with Amy M. Le, Mary Nhiin & Scarlett St. Clair Teens, Adults Jul 16 at 2:00pm Virtual Author Visit with Lauren Wolk Kids, Teens

Jul 21 at 3:00pm

Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations Online All Ages Jul 25 at 6:00pm Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults Jul 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 at 10am 20

Movin' and Groovin' Birth-PreK

Jun 11 at 2:00pm

Brit Lit Book Club Online* Adults

Jun 12 at 4:00pm

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26 Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26 Juneteenth: Una Celebración a Través de la Escritura Creativa Equipo Para Llevar A Casa Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26 Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA Kids Sandy Beach Play Take-Home Kit Birth-PreK

Jun 13 at 6:00pm Jun 14 - 19

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages Jun 14 at 2:00pm

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Events June 11 - 30

Sat, June 18 | 1pm

Warr Acres Library

Belle Isle Library

Black Towns of Oklahoma Interactive Display

Juneteenth through Film

Sun, June 12 | 2pm

Sun, June 19 | 2pm

Downtown Library

Warr Acres Library

History of the Black Church Tradition Through Song

"Tongues Untied": A Screening and Discussion

Sun, June 12 | 1:30pm

Sun, June 19 | 2pm

Edmond Library

The Village Library

Juneteenth & Jubilation

I Am Not Your Negro Film Screening

Sat, June 18 | 9am - 5pm Juneteenth Celebration Ralph Ellison Library

Sat, June 18 | 10:30am

Sat, June 18 | 1pm

Spiritually Bold Inc. Presents a live performance of Joy and Pain: The Story of Juneteenth Ralph Ellison Library

Juneteenth Storytime with Councilman James Cooper Belle Isle Library

Take-Home Kits June 13 - 26 Almonte Library Bethany Library Del City Library

June 13 - 26 Almonte Library

June 13 - 26 Almonte Library Bethany Library Del City Library

June 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Downtown Library Edmond Library (ends June 20) Midwest City Library

Ralph Ellison Library Southern Oaks Library The Village Library

Warr Acres Library

Juneteenth: Una Celebración A Través de la Escritura Creativa Equipo Para Llevar A Casa Warr Acres Library

Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Downtown Library Edmond Library (ends June 20) Midwest City Library

Ralph Ellison Library Southern Oaks Library The Village Library

Warr Acres Library Wright Library

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Downtown Library Edmond Library (ends June 20) Midwest City Library

Ralph Ellison Library Southern Oaks Library The Village Library

Warr Acres Library

Juneteenth Take-Home Family Kit

Belle Isle Library

June 15 - 28

Juneteenth: Freedom Day!

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Almonte Library, cont. Pre-K Storytime Online* Birth-PreK

Jun 15 at 10:00am

Mother Goose on the Loose Online* Birth-PreK Tsunami Architecture Kids

Jul 6 at 10:00am Jul 6 at 2:00pm

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 15 at 2:00pm

Drawing Basics: Ocean Lung-ed Live & Online* All Ages Jul 6 at 6:30pm

Sea Bed Candles Craft* Adults

Jun 15 at 6:30pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jul 7 at 2:00pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jun 16 at 2:00pm

Beach Rock Cactus Garden Craft* Adults

Jul 7 at 7:00pm

Science Lab: Layers of the Ocean Kids

Jun 20 at 6:00pm

Movin' and Groovin' Birth-PreK

Jul 9 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages

Jun 21 at 2:00pm

Brit Lit Book Club Online* Adults

Jul 10 at 4:00pm

Pirate Crafts Kids

Jul 11 at 6:00pm

Mother Goose on the Loose Online* Birth-PreK

Jun 22 at 10:00am

Bermuda Triangle Escape Room* All Ages, Teens

Jun 22 at 2:00pm

Pearl Counting Take-Home Kit Birth-PreK

Bermuda Triangle Escape Room* All Ages, Teens

Jun 22 at 3:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Bermuda Triangle Escape Room* All Ages, Teens

Jun 22 at 4:00pm

Pre-K Storytime Online* Birth-PreK

Jul 12 - 18 Jul 12 at 2:00pm Jul 13 at 10:00am

Drawing Basics: Ocean Gill-ed Live & Online* All Ages Jun 22 at 6:30pm

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jul 13 at 2:00pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jun 23 at 2:00pm

Mocktails & Paintbrushes* Adults

Jul 13 at 6:30pm

Lighthouse Garden Decor Craft* Adults

Jun 23 at 7:00pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jul 14 at 2:00pm

Science Lab: Boat Building Kids

Jun 27 at 6:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jul 18 at 6:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages Jun 28 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 19 at 2:00pm

Pre-K Storytime Online* Birth-PreK

Mother Goose on the Loose Online* Birth-PreK

Jul 20 at 10:00am

Jun 29 at 10:00am

Teen Paint and Sip* Teens

Jun 29 at 2:00pm

OKC Zoo: Animal SOS All Ages

Jul 20 at 2:00pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jun 30 at 2:00pm

Sea Glass Wind Chime Craft* Adults

Jul 20 at 6:30pm

Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jul 21 at 2:00pm

Under the Sea Diver Portraits Kids

Jul 25 at 6:00pm

JULY Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance All Ages

Jul 5 at 2:00pm

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Cartesian Diver Take-Home Kit Birth-PreK, Kids Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages Pre-K Storytime Online* Birth-PreK Paper Circuit Fish Kids

Jul 26 - 31 Jul 26 at 2:00pm Jul 27 at 10:00am Jul 27 at 2:00pm

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jul 27 at 6:30pm Bingo Thursdays! Live & Online* All Ages

Jul 28 at 2:00pm

Belle Isle Library JUNE Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma* Birth-PreK Jun 1 at 10:00am Early Childhood Playtime Birth-PreK

Jun 2 at 9:30am

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research Adults Jun 14 at 6:30pm Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 15 at 2:00pm Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls with the Museum of Osteology* Adults Jun 15 at 6:30pm Juneteenth Storytime with Councilman James Cooper Kids Jun 18 at 10:30am Juneteenth through Film All Ages

Jun 18 at 1:00pm

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids

Jun 22 at 2:00pm

Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma All Ages Jun 23 at 3:00pm Belle Isle Teen Advisory Board Teens

Jun 25 at 2:00pm

Early Childhood Take-Home Kit : Sharks Birth-PreK

Jun 6 - 12

Elementary Take-Home Kit: Show your Pride! Kids

Tooth and Eye "Dentification" with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 27 at 2:00pm

Jun 6 - 12

Teen Take-Home Kit: Sun Prints Online Teens

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 29 at 2:00pm

Jun 6 - 17

JULY Forensic Pathology: Human Skulls with the Museum Of Osteology* Teens Jul 5 at 2:00pm

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens Belle Isle Book Group Adults Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 7 at 2:00pm Jun 8 at 11:00am Jun 8 at 2:00pm

Baby and Toddler Music with Miss Joy* Birth-PreK

Jun 9 at 10:00am

Preschool Music with Miss Joy* Birth-PreK

Jun 9 at 11:00am

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma* Kids Jun 11 at 2:00pm Juneteenth Take-Home Family Kit Kids, Teens Snakes in the Library! Kids

Jun 13 - 26 Jun 13 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance All Ages, Kids

Jul 6 at 2:00pm

Early Childhood Playtime Birth-PreK

Jul 7 at 9:30am

Teen Take-Home Kit: Needlefelt your own Goldfish Teens Jul 11 - 18 Elementary Take-Home Kit: Whales Kids Belle Isle Book Group Adults

Jul 11 - 17 Jul 13 at 11:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Jul 13 at 2:00pm

Baby and Toddler Music with Miss Joy* Birth-PreK

Jul 14 at 10:00am

Preschool Music with Miss Joy* Birth-PreK

Jul 14 at 11:00am

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Stories & Fun Kids

Belle Isle Library, cont. Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 16 at 2:00pm Tiger Jung's World Class Tae Kwon Do (Ages 6-12)* Kids Jul 18 at 1:00pm OKC Zoo: Spots and Stripes* Kids

Jul 20 at 10:00am

Jun 12 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26 Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 20 at 2:00pm

Oil Spill Clean-Up Challenge* Kids

Together Tuesdays!* Birth-PreK

Jul 25 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages, Kids

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages Jun 15 at 10:00am

Jul 27 at 2:00pm

Belle Isle Teen Advisory Board Teens

Owl Pellet Dissection with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 16 at 3:00pm

Jul 30 at 2:00pm

Computer Coach Adults

Jun 16 at 5:00pm

Tai Chi in the Park* Adults

Jun 18 at 9:00am

Tablet Art Time* Teens, Adults

Jun 18 at 2:00pm

Bethany Library JUNE Bethany StoryWalk® All Ages

Jun 1 - Jun 30

Bethany Library Book Bundles! (Kids Edition)* Kids Dive into Summer Reading! Kickoff Party All Ages, Kids Tai Chi in the Park* Adults DIY FitBall Take-Home Kit* Adults

Jun 1 - 15

Jun 1 at 10:00am Jun 4 at 9:00am Jun 6 - 12

Jun 14 at 10:00am

Paper Cup Crab Craft Kit All Ages, Kids

Jun 20 - 26

Make a Zine Take-Home Kit Teens

Jun 20 - 26

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 20 at 6:30pm Together Tuesdays!* Birth-PreK

Jun 21 at 10:00am Jun 22 at 10:00am

Water Play with the Science Museum!* Birth-PreK

Jun 7 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages

Computer Coach Adults

Jun 8 at 10:00am

Computer Coach Adults

Jun 22 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 8 at 10:00am

Tai Chi in the Park* Adults

Jun 25 at 9:00am

Super Smash Bros Tournament* Kids, Teens

Jun 10 at 2:00pm

Firecracker Craft Kids

Jun 27 - Jul 3

Tai Chi in the Park* Adults

Jun 11 at 9:00am

Knotted Fishnet Bottle Craft Kit* Adults

Jun 27 - Jul 3

Extreme Animals All Ages, Kids

Jun 11 at 11:00am

Together Tuesdays!* Birth-PreK

Jun 28 at 10:00am

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Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile Birth-PreK

Jun 28 at 10:00am

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jul 14 at 3:00pm

Bethany Book Club* Adults

Jun 28 at 11:00am

Super Smash Bros Tournament* Kids, Teens

Jul 15 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages Jun 29 at 10:00am

Yoga in the Park* Adults

Jul 16 at 9:00am

Mermaid Lore with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 30 at 3:00pm

Color Changing Cups with Cricut* Teens, Adults

JULY Bethany StoryWalk® All Ages

Tablet Art Time* Teens, Adults

Jul 1 - 3

Yoga in the Park* Adults

Jul 2 at 9:00am

Bethany StoryWalk® All Ages

Jul 5 - 31

DIY Sandcastle Craft Take-Home Kit* Kids

Jul 5 - 10

Together Tuesdays!* Birth-PreK

Jul 5 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance All Ages

Jul 6 at 10:00am

Yoga in the Park* Adults Stories & Fun Kids

Jul 9 at 9:00am Jul 10 at 2:00pm

Sea Anemone Pipecleaner Craft Kit All Ages, Kids

Jul 11 - 17

Art Journal Take-Home Kit* Teens, Adults

Jul 11 - 17

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Adults Jul 11 at 6:30pm Bethany Library Book Bundles! (Adult Edition)* Adults OKC Zoo: Critter Tales* Birth-PreK

Jul 12 - 26

Jul 12 at 10:00am

Turmeric, the Spice of Life with Natural Grocers* Adults Jul 12 at 6:00pm Computer Coach Adults

Jul 13 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Jul 13 at 10:00am

Jul 16 at 10:30am Jul 17 at 2:00pm

Fish Art Craft Take-Home Kit Kids

Jul 18 - 24

Needlefelt your own Goldfish* Teens, Adults

Jul 18 - 24

Together Tuesdays!* Birth-PreK

Jul 19 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 20 at 10:00am

Computer Coach Adults

Jul 21 at 5:00pm

Yoga in the Park* Adults

Jul 23 at 9:00am

Shark Hat Craft Kit All Ages, Kids

Jul 25 - 31

Together Tuesdays!* Birth-PreK

Jul 26 at 10:00am

Bethany Book Club* Adults

Jul 26 at 11:00am

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages

Jul 27 at 10:00am

Computer Coach Adults

Jul 27 at 2:00pm

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 28 at 3:00pm Yoga in the Park* Adults

Jul 30 at 9:00am

Capitol Hill Library JUNE Community and Coffee Adults

Jun 3 at 9:00am

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Capitol Hill Library, cont. Tech Help* Adults

Jun 7 at 1:00pm

Under the Sea Bottle Art* Kids, Teens

Jun 7 at 5:30pm

World Oceans Day Documentary Screening* Teens, Adults Computer Basics Classes* Adults

Jun 30 at 2:00pm

BIPOC Book Club: ¡Hola Papi!* Adults

Jun 30 at 5:00pm

JULY Tech Help* Adults

Jul 5 at 1:00pm

Jun 8 at 3:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages

Jul 7 at 2:00pm

Jun 8 at 7:00pm

Community and Coffee Adults

Jul 8 at 9:00am

National Video Game Day Event All Ages

Jul 8 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 9 at 2:00pm Pride Month Kit* All Ages

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theater All Ages

Jun 12 - 18

Tech Help* Adults

Jul 12 at 1:00pm Jul 14 at 2:00pm

Tech Help* Adults

Jun 14 at 1:00pm

Computer Basics Classes* Adults

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages

Jun 15 at 7:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Moon Landing Anniversary Take-Home Kit* All Ages

Jun 16 at 2:00pm

Tech Help* Adults

Jul 19 at 1:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Jul 21 at 2:00pm

Paint the Rainbow* Teens, Adults

Jun 19 - 25

Jul 17 - 23

OKC Zoo: What's on the Menu? Kids, Teens

Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Tech Help* Adults

Plant Care with Selva* Adults

Jul 23 at 1:00pm

Jun 21 at 1:00pm

Animal CSI with the Museum of Osteology Teens

Tech Help* Adults

Jul 26 at 1:00pm

Jun 22 at 6:00pm

Computer Basics Classes* Adults

BIPOC Book Club: The Removed* Adults

Jul 27 at 6:00pm

Jun 22 at 7:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 28 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 23 at 2:00pm OKC Zoo: Weird Nature Kids

Jun 24 at 2:00pm

Tech Help* Adults

Jun 28 at 1:00pm

OKC Zoo: Critter Tales Kids

Jun 28 at 2:00pm

OKC Zoo: Zooperheroes Kids

Jun 29 at 11:00am

Computer Basics Classes* Adults

Jun 29 at 7:00pm

Choctaw Library JUNE Dive Into Summer Reading! Kick Off Event All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Jun 1 at 11:00am

Page Turners* Adults

Jun 5 at 2:00pm

LEGO Club Kids

Jun 6 at 4:00pm

Resume Help @ Your Library Teens, Adults

Jun 6 at 5:00pm

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Resume Help @ Your Library Teens, Adults

Jun 7 at 5:00pm

Resume Help @ Your Library Teens, Adults

Jun 8 at 5:00pm

Resume Help @ Your Library Teens, Adults

Jun 9 at 5:00pm

Resume Help @ Your Library Teens, Adults Job Fair Teens, Adults

Del City Library JUNE Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 2 at 2:00pm Teen Game Night* Teens

Jun 2 at 6:30pm

Jun 10 at 4:00pm

Boardwalk Carnival! All Ages

Jun 4 at 1:00pm

Jun 11 at 1:00pm

Adult Summer Reading Starter Pack Adults

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma Kids Jun 13 at 4:00pm Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 21 at 6:00pm Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma Teens Jun 22 at 6:00pm

DHS Resource Help Adults Storytime* Birth-PreK Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Online Teens

Jun 6 - 13 Jun 6 at 9:00am Jun 7 at 10:00am Jun 7 at 4:00pm

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jun 23 at 4:00pm

Novels at Night Online* Adults

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 8 at 10:00am

Jun 23 at 6:30pm

OKC Zoo: Zooperheroes Kids

Family Art Night* All Ages, Kids

Jun 27 at 4:00pm

Make a Meal Planner Take-Home Kit Adults

Amazing Animal Adaptations with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 29 at 4:00pm JULY Yoga* Adults Page Turners* Adults

Jul 1 at 10:15am Jul 3 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Yoga* Adults

Jul 8 at 10:15am

Art Time* Birth-PreK

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jul 11 at 4:00pm

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Online Teens

Art Class* Kids

Jul 18 at 4:00pm

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Adults Jul 19 at 6:00pm

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26 DHS Resource Help Adults

Jul 15 at 10:15am

Jun 11 - 18

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Teens Jul 7 at 3:00pm

Yoga* Adults

Jun 9 at 6:30pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 13 at 9:00am Jun 14 at 10:00am Jun 14 at 4:00pm Jun 15 at 10:00am

Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma All Ages Jun 16 at 2:00pm Teen Game Night* Teens

Jun 16 at 6:30pm

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DHS Resource Help Adults

Del City Library, cont. DHS Resource Help Adults

Jun 20 at 9:00am

Art Time* Birth-PreK

This is Going to be EPIC!* Kids, Teens

Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Online Teens

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 21 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages, Kids

Jul 11 at 9:00am Jul 12 at 10:00am Jul 12 at 4:00pm Jul 13 at 10:00am

This is Going to be EPIC!* Kids, Teens

Jun 21 at 2:00pm

Forensic Osteology: Human Skulls with the Museum of Osteology* Teens Jul 14 at 2:00pm

Adult Board Game Night: Online Edition!* Adults

Jun 21 at 6:30pm

Family Art Night* All Ages, Kids

Jul 14 at 6:30pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 22 at 10:00am

DHS Resource Help Adults

Jul 18 at 9:00am

This is Going to be EPIC!* Kids, Teens

Jun 22 at 2:00pm

Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile Birth-PreK

This is Going to be EPIC!* Kids, Teens

Jun 23 at 2:00pm

O.W.L. Camp* Kids, Teens

Family Art Night* All Ages, Kids

Jun 23 at 6:30pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

This is Going to be EPIC!* Kids, Teens

Jun 24 at 2:00pm

O.W.L. Camp* Kids, Teens

Jul 19 at 2:00pm

DHS Resource Help Adults

Jun 27 at 9:00am

Adult Board Game Night: Online Edition!* Adults

Jul 19 at 6:30pm

Messy Playtime* Birth-PreK Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Online Teens Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre All Ages, Kids BattleBots* Kids, Teens JULY Storytime* Birth-PreK Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Online Teens Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids Teen Game Night* Teens

Jun 28 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Jul 18 at 10:00am Jul 18 at 2:00pm Jul 19 at 10:00am

Jul 20 at 10:00am

Jun 28 at 4:00pm

O.W.L. Camp* Kids, Teens

Jul 20 at 2:00pm

Jun 29 at 10:00am

O.W.L. Camp* Kids, Teens

Jul 21 at 2:00pm

Jun 30 at 6:30pm

O.W.L. Camp* Kids, Teens

Jul 22 at 2:00pm

Jul 5 at 10:00am Jul 5 at 4:00pm Jul 6 at 10:00am Jul 7 at 6:30pm

Harry Potter Washcloth Owl Take-Home Kit All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults DHS Resource Help Adults

Jul 23 - 31 Jul 25 at 9:00am

Messy Playtime* Birth-PreK

Jul 26 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 27 at 10:00am

Tooth and Eye "Dentification" with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jul 28 at 2:00pm

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Family Art Night* All Ages, Kids

Jul 28 at 6:30pm

JUNE Adult Book Boxes* Adults

Jun 1 - 15

DIY Pronoun Pin Take-Home Kit* All Ages

Jun 1 - 11 Jun 1 at 3:30pm

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Jun 2 at 10:00am

Family Storytime! Kids

Jun 3 at 11:00am

Missing! Panel Discussion Online Teens, Adults

Jun 13 at 11:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 14 at 10:00am

Downtown Library

Midweek Makers: Legos!* Kids

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jun 4 at 1:00pm

Story & Song Online: Rain!* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 14 at 11:00am

Family Game Night* All Ages

Jun 14 at 6:00pm

Midweek Makers: Art Outside the Lines!* Kids

Jun 15 at 3:30pm

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Jun 16 at 10:00am

Family Storytime! Kids

Jun 17 at 11:00am

Foster Care Information Meetings Adults

Jun 18 at 10:00am

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jun 6 at 11:00am

Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma All Ages Jun 18 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 7 at 10:00am

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jun 20 at 11:00am

Virtual Music Time* Birth-PreK

Jun 7 at 11:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids

Jun 21 at 10:00am

Story & Song Online: Under the Sea!* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 7 at 11:00am

Story & Song Online: Summer!* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 21 at 11:00am

Midweek Makers: Science Explorers!* Kids

Jun 8 at 3:30pm

Lunch Bunch Book Club* Adults

Jun 21 at 12:00pm

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults Family Storytime! Kids Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jun 9 at 10:00am Jun 10 at 11:00am

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 21 at 2:30pm Midweek Makers: Engineer It!* Kids

Jun 22 at 3:30pm

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Jun 23 at 10:00am

History of the Black Church Tradition Through Song All Ages Jun 12 at 2:00pm

Family Storytime! Kids

Jun 24 at 11:00am

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit* Kids Jun 13 - 26

Oceans of Possibilities: Undersea Laboratory Escape Room!* Kids, Teens, Adults Jun 25 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit* Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26

Oceans of Possibilities: Undersea Laboratory Escape Room!* Kids, Teens, Adults Jun 25 at 3:30pm

Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma* Birth-PreK Jun 13 at 10:00am

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jun 11 at 3:00pm

Jun 27 at 11:00am

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Family Storytime! Kids

Jul 8 at 11:00am

Oceans of Possibilities: Undersea Laboratory Escape Room!* Teens, Adults Jun 27 at 6:00pm

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 9 at 12:00am

Oceans of Possibilities: Undersea Laboratory Escape Room!* Teens, Adults Jun 27 at 7:30pm

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 10 at 12:00am

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 28 at 10:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 11 at 12:00am

Story & Song Online: Fairy Tales* Birth-PreK, Kids

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jul 11 at 11:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 12 at 12:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Jul 12 at 10:00am

Oceans of Possibility: Water Conservation with OKC Beautiful* Kids Jun 30 at 2:00pm

Story & Song Online: Bedtime!* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 12 at 11:00am

JULY Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 1 at 12:00am

Family Game Night* All Ages

Family Storytime! Kids

Jul 1 at 11:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 2 at 12:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 3 at 12:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 5 at 12:00am

Downtown Library, cont.

Oceans of Possibility: A Splash of Art!* Kids Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Beverly Kirk Quilt Exhibit All Ages

Jun 28 at 11:00am Jun 29 at 2:00pm Jun 30 at 10:00am

Jul 5 - 31

Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance All Ages

Jul 5 at 10:00am

Story & Song Online: Art* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 5 at 11:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 6 at 12:00am

Midweek Makers: LEGO!* Kids

Jul 6 at 3:30pm

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 7 at 12:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 8 at 12:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 12 at 6:00pm Jul 13 at 12:00am

Keys to Identification with the Museum of Osteology* Teens Jul 13 at 3:00pm Midweek Makers: Science Explorers!* Kids

Jul 13 at 3:30pm

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 14 at 12:00am

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Jul 14 at 10:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 15 at 12:00am

Family Storytime! Kids

Jul 15 at 11:00am

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jul 15 at 3:00pm Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 16 at 12:00am

Foster Care Information Meetings Adults

Jul 16 at 10:00am

Paper Sharks Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 17 at 12:00am

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jul 18 at 11:00am

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Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 19 at 10:00am

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma Adults Jun 4 at 10:00am

Story & Song Online: Clouds and Rainbows!* Birth-PreK, Kids Jul 19 at 11:00am

LEGO Block Party - In person!* Kids

Jun 4 at 3:00pm

Lunch Bunch Book Club* Adults

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 6 at 9:30am

Forensic Pathology: Human Skulls with the Museum Of Osteology* Teens Jul 20 at 3:00pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 6 at 10:30am

Midweek Makers: Art Outside the Lines!* Kids

Jul 20 at 3:30pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 7 at 9:30am

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Jul 21 at 10:00am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 7 at 10:30am

Family Storytime! Kids

Jul 22 at 11:00am

DIY - Polymer Clay Jars Take and Make Kit + Virtual Event* Teens Jun 7 at 2:00pm

Movie Night Bundle* All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 19 at 12:00pm

Jul 23 - 31

Cozy Mystery Book Club* Adults

Jun 7 at 3:00pm

Baby Storytime! Birth-PreK

Jul 25 at 11:00am

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session* Kids

Jun 7 at 6:30pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages, Kids

Jul 26 at 10:00am

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session* Kids

Jun 7 at 7:00pm

Story & Song Online: Elephants!* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 26 at 11:00am

Crafternoon - Seashells* Kids

Jun 8 at 1:30pm

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults

Jun 8 at 4:30pm

Tales from the Silver Screen - Jaws (1975)* Adults

Jun 8 at 7:00pm

Midweek Makers: Engineer It!* Kids Teen Book Box* Teens

Jul 27 at 3:30pm Jul 28 - 31

Sail the Seas of Cinema! Teens, Adults

Jul 28 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 9 at 9:30am

Family Storytime! Kids

Jul 29 at 11:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 9 at 10:30am

Jul 29 at 2:00pm

Basic Computer Skills and Resume Workshop* Adults Jun 9 at 6:00pm

Oceans of Possibility: A sea of S.T.E.A.M.!* Kids

Musictime for Babies* Birth-PreK

Edmond Library JUNE Dive In to Summer Reading! Kick Off Event Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 1 at 9:30am

The In-Be-TWEENS: Cartooning Class - IN PERSON* Kids, Teens Jun 2 at 4:00pm Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma* Birth-PreK

Jun 3 at 9:30am

Jun 10 at 9:00am

Musictime for Children (2-5yrs)* Birth-PreK

Jun 10 at 10:00am

Musictime for Children (2-5yrs)* Birth-PreK

Jun 10 at 11:00am

Book Bunch Book Club* Adults

Jun 11 at 1:30pm

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Yoga* Adults

Jun 19 at 4:00pm

Jun 12 - 20

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 20 at 9:30am

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit* Teens, Adults Jun 12 - 20

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 20 at 10:30am

Juneteenth & Jubilation* All Ages

Jun 12 at 1:30pm

Snap Circuits* Kids

Yoga* Adults

Jun 12 at 4:00pm

DIY - Polymer Clay Jars Take and Make Kit + Virtual Event* Teens Jun 20 at 8:00pm

Edmond Library, cont. Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit* Teens, Adults

Pasta Fish Take and Make for Ages 2-5* Birth-PreK

Jun 20 at 1:30pm

Jun 13 - 20

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 21 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 13 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 21 at 10:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 13 at 10:30am

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Civil War on Sunday - IN PERSON* Kids Jun 13 at 4:00pm Envision the Possibilities With Vision Boarding* Adults Jun 13 at 7:00pm Teen & Tween Take & Make: Soap Carving* Kids, Teens

Jun 14 - 20

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 14 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 14 at 10:30am

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session* Kids

Jun 21 at 6:30pm

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session* Kids

Jun 21 at 7:00pm

Mad Science* All Ages, Kids

Jun 22 at 1:30pm

Mad Science* All Ages, Kids

Jun 22 at 3:00pm

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults Jun 22 at 4:30pm Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids

Jun 23 at 9:30am

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 23 at 10:30am

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jun 14 at 1:30pm

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jun 14 at 3:00pm

The In-Be-TWEENS: Camp Half-Blood Book Club Reads The Battle of the Labyrinth - IN PERSON* Kids, Teens Jun 23 at 4:00pm

MetroWrites: Edmond (Writing Group)* Adults

Jun 14 at 7:00pm

Yoga* Adults

Chess Club* Kids

Jun 15 at 4:30pm

The Booknerds: YA Book Boxes - The BEACH & the OCEAN* Teens Jun 27 - Jul 3

Jun 26 at 4:00pm

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults Jun 15 at 4:30pm

Fishy Friends: Take & Make for Ages 6-9* Kids

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 16 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 27 at 9:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 16 at 10:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 27 at 10:30am

Jun 27 - Jul 3

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The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Civil War on Sunday - IN PERSON* Kids Jun 27 at 4:00pm Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 28 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 28 at 10:30am

Crafternoon - Puffer Fish* Kids

Jun 28 at 1:30pm

MetroWrites: Edmond (Writing Group)* Adults

Jun 28 at 7:00pm

OKC Zoo: Critter Tales* Birth-PreK

Jun 29 at 9:30am

Chess Club* Kids

Jun 29 at 4:30pm

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults Jun 29 at 4:30pm Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre All Ages, Kids

Jun 30 at 9:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theater All Ages, Kids

Jun 30 at 10:30am

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 30 at 4:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids

Jul 7 at 9:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids

Jul 7 at 10:30am

Titanic VR Exploration with OU Emerging Technologies Teens Jul 7 at 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, & 4:30pm Musictime for Babies* Birth-PreK

Jul 8 at 9:00am

Musictime for Children (2-5yrs)* Birth-PreK

Jul 8 at 10:00am

Musictime for Children (2-5yrs)* Birth-PreK

Jul 8 at 11:00am

Book Bunch Book Club Online* Adults

Jul 9 at 1:30pm

Yoga* Adults

Jul 10 at 4:00pm

Toothy Sharks Take and Make for Ages 2-5* Birth-PreK

Jul 11 - 18

Hand Sewn Baby Shark Finger Puppets* Adults

Jul 11 - 18

Aquarium Jar: Take and Make for ages 6-12 years* Kids

Jul 11 - 18

Teen & Tween Take & Make: Starfish Button Canvas* Kids, Teens Jul 11 - 18

JULY LEGO Block Party* Kids

Jul 2 at 3:00pm

Yoga* Adults

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 11 at 9:30am

Jul 3 at 4:00pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 11 at 10:30am

Jul 5 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 5 at 10:30am

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Revolutionary War on Wednesday - IN PERSON* Kids Jul 11 at 4:00pm

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session* Kids

Jul 5 at 6:30pm

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session* Kids

Jul 5 at 7:00pm

OKC Zoo: What's New in the Big Blue? All Ages, Kids

Jul 6 at 1:30pm

OKC Zoo: What's New in the Big Blue? All Ages, Kids

Jul 6 at 3:00pm

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults

Jul 6 at 4:30pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 12 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 12 at 10:30am

Crafternoon - Ocean Scenes* Kids

Jul 12 at 1:30pm

Cozy Mystery Book Club* Adults

Jul 12 at 3:00pm

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Adults Jul 12 at 6:30pm

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The Booknerds: YA Book Boxes* Teens

Jul 25 - 31

Chess Club* Kids

Jul 13 at 4:30pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 25 at 9:30am

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults

Jul 13 at 4:30pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 25 at 10:30am

Tales from the Silver Screen - Hook (1991)* Adults

Jul 13 at 7:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages, Kids

Jul 14 at 9:30am

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages, Kids

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 26 at 9:30am

Jul 14 at 10:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 26 at 10:30am

The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Revolutionary War on Wednesday - IN PERSON* Kids Jul 25 at 4:00pm

Yoga* Adults

Jul 17 at 4:00pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma* Kids Jul 26 at 1:30pm

Jul 18 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma* Kids Jul 26 at 3:00pm

Jul 18 at 10:30am

Chess Club* Kids

Jul 27 at 4:30pm

Snap Circuits* Kids

Jul 18 at 1:30pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English* Adults

Jul 27 at 4:30pm

Jul 19 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 28 at 9:30am

Jul 19 at 10:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 28 at 10:30am

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session* Kids

Jul 19 at 6:30pm

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session* Kids

Mermaid Lore with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 28 at 4:00pm

Jul 19 at 7:00pm

Extreme Animals* Kids

Yoga* Adults

Jul 20 at 1:30pm

Extreme Animals* Kids

Jul 20 at 3:00pm

Citizenship Classes: Conversational English Online* Adults Jul 20 at 4:30pm Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Jul 21 at 9:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Jul 21 at 10:30am

The In-Betweens: Gamers Unplugged - IN PERSON* Kids, Teens Jul 21 at 6:30pm Yoga* Adults 34

Jul 24 at 4:00pm

Jul 31 at 4:00pm

Harrah Library JUNE Whodunit Mystery Book Club* Adults

Jun 6 at 1:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 10 at 10:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 17 at 10:30am Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids JULY Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids

Jun 24 at 10:30am

Jul 1 at 10:30am

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Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance All Ages, Kids

Jul 8 at 10:30am

Canvas Wave Yarn Art* Adults

Whodunit Mystery Book Club* Adults

Jul 11 at 1:00pm

Canvas Wave Yarn Art - Take-home Kit* Adults

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Jul 15 at 10:30am

Jones Library JUNE Crafternoon Kids

Jul 11 at 4:00pm Jul 12 - 26

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 18 at 2:00pm

Midwest City Library Jun 6 - 17

JUNE Wiggly Wednesdays Birth-PreK

Jun 1 at 9:00am

Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma Birth-PreK Jun 17 at 10:00am

Storytime in the Park! Birth-PreK

Jun 1 at 10:00am

Mermaid Lore with Science Museum Oklahoma Teens Jun 24 at 10:00am

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 3 at 10:00am

JULY Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jul 12 at 6:30pm

Forensic Pathology: Human Skulls with the Museum Of Osteology* Teens Jun 4 at 2:00pm

Luther Library

Needle Felt Octopus Take-Home Kit Teens Babysitting 101* Teens

Jun 6 - 19 Jun 6 at 10:00am

JUNE Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 6 at 2:00pm

Adult D&D* Teens, Adults

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 6 at 2:00pm

Jun 7 at 5:00pm

Mother Goose on the Loose Birth-PreK

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages, Kids Jun 13 at 2:00pm Beach in a Jar* Adults Beach in a Jar - Take-home kit* Adults Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages, Kids

Jun 13 at 4:00pm Jun 14 - 28 Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 27 at 2:00pm Oceans of Crafts All Ages, Kids JULY Adult D&D* Teens, Adults Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Jun 27 at 3:00pm

Jul 5 at 5:00pm Jul 11 at 2:00pm

Jun 6 at 3:00pm

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma* Kids Jun 7 at 3:00pm LEGO Club All Ages, Kids

Jun 7 at 4:30pm

Wiggly Wednesdays Birth-PreK

Jun 8 at 9:00am

Animal CSI with the Museum of Osteology* Teens

Jun 9 at 6:00pm

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 10 at 10:00am

Basic Computer Classes* Adults

Jun 11 at 10:00am

June Teen Book Box Pickup Teens

Jun 13 - 19

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26

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Midwest City Library, cont. Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

July Teen Book Box Pickup Teens

Jul 11 - 17

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages, Kids

Jul 11 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jul 12 at 3:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 13 - 26

Jun 13 at 2:00pm

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens, Adults Jun 16 at 6:00pm

Mermaid Tail Charm Take-Home Kit Teens

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Make Your Own Gummies Take-Home Kit Teens

Jun 17 at 10:00am Jun 20 - 30

Jul 15 at 10:00am Jul 18 - 31 Jul 18 at 2:00pm

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Kids Jul 19 at 3:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages, Kids Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 22 at 10:00am

Locomotion and Skeletal Adaptations with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 21 at 3:00pm

Basic Computer Classes* Adults

Jul 23 at 10:00am

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 24 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Basic Computer Classes* Adults

Jun 25 at 10:00am

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre All Ages, Kids

Jun 27 at 2:00pm

Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma* Birth-PreK Jun 28 at 3:00pm

Jul 25 at 2:00pm Jul 29 at 10:00am

Nicoma Park Library JUNE Community Room Teens, Adults

Jun 1 at 1:00pm

Jul 1 at 10:00am

Community Room Teens, Adults

Jun 8 at 1:00pm

Mermaid Lore with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 2 at 2:00pm

Community Room Teens, Adults

Jun 15 at 1:00pm

Watercolor Beach Painting Take-Home Kit Teens

Jul 5 - 17

Community Room Teens, Adults

Jun 22 at 1:00pm

LEGO Club All Ages, Kids

Jul 5 at 4:30pm

Community Room Teens, Adults

Jun 29 at 1:00pm

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jul 7 at 6:00pm

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma Kids Jun 29 at 3:00pm

JULY Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Advanced Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 8 at 10:00am

Basic Computer Classes* Adults

Jul 9 at 10:00am

JULY Community Room Teens, Adults

Jul 6 at 1:00pm

Community Room Teens, Adults

Jul 13 at 1:00pm

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Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community* All Ages Jun 13 at 10:30am

Northwest Library JUNE Sun Prints Take-Home Kit* Teens

Jun 1 - 4

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 1 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 1 at 10:30am

Great Desert Island STEM Challenge: Island Architect (Kids Ages 5-12)* Kids Jun 1 at 2:00pm To Tell the Tooth with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 2 at 2:00pm Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Teens Jun 2 at 3:00pm Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma* All Ages Jun 2 at 6:00pm

Tai Chi Adults

Jun 14 at 11:00am

Juneteenth: Freedom Day!* Kids

Jun 15 - 18

Water Play Take-Home Kit (Early Childhood)* Birth-PreK

Jun 15 - 18

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 15 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 15 at 10:30am

Great Desert Island STEM Challenge: Coconut Catapult (Kids Ages 5-12) Kids Jun 15 at 2:00pm Tai Chi Adults

Jun 16 at 11:00am

Tiger Jung's World Class Tae Kwon Do (Kids Ages 6-12)* Kids Jun 16 at 2:00pm

Plant & Seed Swap Adults

Jun 4 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross* All Ages, Kids

NW Teen Coding Club* Teens

Jun 6 at 10:30am

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real* All Ages

Jun 16 at 6:00pm Jun 20 at 10:30am

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jun 6 at 6:00pm

Sea Shell Picture Frame* Adults

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jun 20 at 6:00pm

Jun 6 at 6:30pm

DIY Paper Flowers* Adults

Jun 20 at 6:30pm

Tai Chi* Adults Shark Tales (Take-Home Kit)* Kids Giant Playtime* Birth-PreK

Jun 7 at 11:00am Jun 8 - 11 Jun 8 at 10:00am

Great Desert Island STEM Challenge: Crocodile Crossing (Kids Ages 5-12)* Kids Jun 8 at 2:00pm Tai Chi* Adults Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club* Teens, Adults

Great Desert Island STEM Challenge: de-SAL-ination Situation (Take-Home Kit) (Kids Ages 5-12)* Kids Jun 22 - 25 YA Lit Lovers Surprise Book Bags* Teens Itty Bitty Dance Party* Birth-PreK OKC Zoo: What's new in the big blue?* All Ages

Jun 22 - 28 Jun 22 at 10:30am Jun 22 at 2:00pm

Jun 9 at 11:00am

Tai Chi Adults

Jun 23 at 11:00am

Jun 9 at 6:00pm

Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 25 at 10:00am

Second Saturday: Shiver Your Timbers with Finer Arts* All Ages Jun 11 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective* All Ages Jun 27 at 10:30am

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Tiger Jung's World Class Tae Kwon Do (Kids Ages 6-12)* Kids Jul 14 at 2:00pm

Northwest Library, cont. DIY Octopus Ring Holder Take-Home Kit* Adults

Jun 29 - Jul 2

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 29 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 29 at 10:30am

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club* Teens, Adults Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet* All Ages, Kids

Jul 14 at 6:00pm Jul 18 at 10:30am

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jul 18 at 6:00pm

Great Desert Island STEM Challenge: Raft Rover (Kids Ages 5-12) Kids Jun 29 at 2:00pm

Sand Art Tea Light Holders* Adults

Jul 18 at 6:30pm

Tai Chi Adults

Tai Chi* Adults

JULY Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 30 at 11:00am

Jul 5 at 11:00am

Sea Creature Magnets Take-Home Kit* Teens

Jul 6 - 9

Jul 19 at 11:00am

Paper Plate Ocean Animals Take-Home Kit (Early Childhood)* Birth-PreK Jul 20 - 23 Sensory Playtime* Birth-PreK

Jul 20 at 10:00am

Tiny Turtle Takeover Weaving Craft (Kids Ages 5-12)* Kids Jul 6 at 2:00pm

Seashells by the Seashore: Georgia O'Keefe Watercolor Art (Kids Ages 5-12)* Kids Jul 20 at 2:00pm

Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 7 at 11:00am

Jul 21 at 11:00am

NW Teen Coding Club* Teens

Jul 7 at 6:00pm

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 21 at 3:00pm

Second Saturday: Painted Sky Opera* All Ages, Kids

Jul 9 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv* All Ages

Jul 25 at 10:30am

Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 26 at 11:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera* All Ages, Kids Paint Pouring Beach Scene Wall Art* Adults Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 11 at 10:30am Jul 11 at 6:30pm Jul 12 at 11:00am

YA Lit Lovers Surprise Book Bags* Teens Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 27 at 9:30am Jul 27 at 10:30am

Miniature Air Plant Terrarium Take-Home Kit* Adults

Jul 13 - 16

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Deep Sea Dive Take-Home Kit (Kids Ages 5-12)* Kids

Jul 13 - 16

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 13 at 9:30am

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 13 at 10:30am

Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 14 at 11:00am

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jul 27 - 31

Jul 27 at 2:00pm

Mermaid Lore with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 27 at 3:00pm Jul 28 at 11:00am Jul 28 at 3:00pm

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Ralph Ellison Library JUNE Bookish- Teen Subscription Box* Teens

Jun 1 - 13

Children's Summer Book Box Registration* Kids

Jun 1 - 13

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 1 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 1 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 2 at 12:00pm

Thursday Game Days Kids, Teens

Jun 2 at 4:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 2 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 3 at 12:00pm

Rock Tumbling: Part 1 - Lump of Coal All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Jun 3 at 2:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 3 at 5:00pm

Ocean Themed Memory Game Take-Home Kit All Ages, Kids

Jun 6 - 12

Paper Roll Octopus Take-Home Kit All Ages, Kids

Jun 6 - 11

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 6 at 12:00pm

Owl Pellet Dissection with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 6 at 1:30pm Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 6 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 8 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 8 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 9 at 12:00pm

Thursday Game Days Kids, Teens

Jun 9 at 4:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 9 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 10 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 10 at 5:00pm

Mermaid Lore with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 11 at 2:00pm Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26 Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26 Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 13 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 13 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 14 at 10:30am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 14 at 12:00pm

Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma All Ages Jun 14 at 4:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages Jun 7 at 10:30am

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 7 at 12:00pm

Digging Deeper into the Unsung History of Boley, OK Adults Jun 14 at 6:30pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 7 at 5:00pm

Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma* Birth-PreK Jun 8 at 10:30am

Children's June Book Box Pick Up Kids Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 14 at 5:00pm

Jun 15 - 26 Jun 15 at 12:00pm

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Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 24 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 15 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 24 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 16 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 27 at 12:00pm

Thursday Game Days Kids, Teens

Jun 16 at 4:00pm

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jun 27 at 1:30pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 16 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 27 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 17 at 12:00pm

The Urban Poets Teens, Adults

Jun 27 at 7:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 17 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre All Ages

Jun 28 at 10:30am

Juneteenth Celebration All Ages

Jun 18 at 9:00am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 28 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 28 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 29 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 29 at 5:00pm

Spiritually Bold Inc. Presents a live performance of Joy and Pain: The Story of Juneteenth All Ages Jun 18 at 1:00pm Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 20 at 12:00pm

Perler Beads- Oceans of Possibility Kids, Teens

Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 20 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages Jun 21 at 10:30am

Myths of the Sea with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 29 at 6:00pm Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 30 at 12:00pm

Thursday Game Days Kids, Teens

Jun 30 at 4:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 30 at 5:00pm

Jul 1 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 21 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 21 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 22 at 12:00pm

JULY Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 22 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 1 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 23 at 12:00pm

Bookish- Teen Subscription Box* Teens

Jul 3 at 9:00am

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jun 23 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages

Jul 5 at 10:30am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 5 at 12:00pm

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 23 at 6:00pm

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Jul 5 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 15 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 6 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 15 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 6 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 18 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 7 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 7 at 5:00pm

OKC Zoo: What's new in the big blue? All Ages

Jul 18 at 1:30pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 18 at 5:00pm

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Adults Jul 7 at 6:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Jul 19 at 10:30am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 8 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 19 at 12:00pm

Rock Tumbling: Part 2 Sparkling Gem All Ages

Jul 8 at 2:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 19 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 8 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 20 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 20 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 21 at 12:00pm

Images from Space - An Ocean of Possibilities All Ages Jul 11 at 1:30pm

Thursday Game Days Kids, Teens

Jul 21 at 4:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 11 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 21 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages

Jul 12 at 10:30am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 22 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 12 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 22 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 12 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 25 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 13 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 25 at 5:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 13 at 5:00pm

The Urban Poets Teens, Adults

Jul 25 at 7:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 14 at 12:00pm

Children's July Book Box Pick Up Kids Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 11 - 17 Jul 11 at 12:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 26 at 10:30am

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jul 14 at 4:00pm

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 26 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 26 at 5:00pm

Jul 14 at 5:00pm

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Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 9 at 9:00am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 27 at 12:00pm

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes Online (CIT 2)* Adults Jun 9 at 6:30pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 27 at 5:00pm

Beach Coasters and Sea Glass Art* Teens, Adults

Jun 11 at 10:00am

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 28 at 12:00pm

Beach Coasters and Sea Glass Art* Teens, Adults

Jun 11 at 1:30pm

Animal CSI with the Museum of Osteology* Teens

Jul 28 at 4:00pm

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 28 at 5:00pm

Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Summer Meal - Lunch Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 29 at 12:00pm

Summer Meal - Dinner Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Jul 29 at 5:00pm

Southern Oaks Library JUNE Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 2 at 9:00am

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes Online (CIT 2)* Adults Jun 2 at 6:30pm SRP Beach Craft Bonanza* Kids

Jun 3 at 9:30am

SRP Beach Craft Bonanza* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 3 at 10:30am

Pride Pins All Ages

Jun 3 at 3:30pm

Tweens & Teens Take and Make Kit: Tie Dye Book Bags* Teens Jun 6 - 19 Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community* All Ages Jun 6 at 10:30am 10 Warning Sign of Alzheimer's* Adults

Jun 6 at 1:00pm

Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 7 at 9:00am

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jun 7 at 3:00pm

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jun 7 at 4:15pm

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26 Kids Yarn Octopus Take-Home Kits* All Ages Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross* All Ages, Kids Tai Chi* Adults Southern Oaks Book Club* Adults

Jun 13 - 26 Jun 13 at 10:30am Jun 14 at 9:00am Jun 14 at 11:30am

Preschool Luau (Outdoor Storytime)* Birth-PreK

Jun 15 at 9:30am

Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 16 at 9:00am

Sea Animal Phone Holders Kids, Teens

Jun 16 at 3:00pm

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes Online (CIT 2)* Adults Jun 16 at 6:30pm Juneteenth Family Activity All Ages, Kids

Jun 17 at 10:00am

Tweens & Teens Take and Make Kit: Origami Sea Animals* Teens Jun 20 - Jul 3 Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective* All Ages Jun 20 at 10:30am Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 21 at 9:00am

Ocean Sugar Scrub Kids, Teens

Jun 21 at 1:00pm

Online Preschool Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jun 22 at 10:30am

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Beach Art* Teens, Adults

Jun 22 at 2:30pm

Sharks and Mermaids Soap and Windchimes* Teens, Adults

Beach Art* Teens, Adults

Jun 22 at 6:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages

Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 23 at 9:00am

Kids Sock Octopus Take-Home Kits* All Ages

Jul 9 at 1:30pm Jul 11 at 10:30am Jul 11 - 24

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes Online (CIT 2)* Adults Jun 23 at 6:30pm

Southern Oaks Book Club* Adults

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre* All Ages

Sea Monster Attack Paintings Kids, Teens

Jul 14 at 3:00pm

Jun 27 at 10:30am

Jul 12 at 11:30am

Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 28 at 9:00am

Kids' Yoga (Outdoors)* Kids

Jul 15 at 9:00am

Tai Chi* Adults

Jun 30 at 9:00am

Reading Buddies Kids

Jul 15 at 2:00pm Jul 15 at 2:00pm

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jun 30 at 11:00am

OKC Zoo: Zooperheroes* All Ages, Kids

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jun 30 at 12:15pm

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars* All Ages, Kids

Kids' Art: Under the Sea* Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 18 at 10:30am

Mermaid Hair Clips Kids, Teens

Jul 19 at 1:00pm

CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes Online (CIT 2)* Adults Jun 30 at 6:30pm

Lunch Lady Book Party* Kids

Jul 19 at 6:30pm

JULY Mini Terrarium Teens, Adults

Jul 2 at 2:00pm

Kids Salt Dough and Sea Shells Program* All Ages

Jul 20 at 2:30pm

Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 5 at 9:00am

Kids Salt Dough and Sea Shells Program* All Ages

Jul 20 at 6:00pm

Kids' Yoga (Outdoors)* Kids

Jul 22 at 9:00am

Reading Buddies Kids

Jul 22 at 2:00pm

Family Nailed It! All Ages

Jul 23 at 1:30pm

Jun 30 at 2:30pm

Tweens & Teens Take and Make Kit: Ocean Slime* Teens

Jul 5 - 17

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jul 6 at 3:00pm

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jul 6 at 4:15pm

Tai Chi* Adults

Jul 7 at 9:00am

Kids' Yoga (Outdoors)* Kids

Jul 8 at 9:00am

Reading Buddies Kids

Jul 8 at 2:00pm

Sharks and Mermaids Soap and Windchimes* Teens, Adults Jul 9 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet* All Ages, Kids

Jul 25 at 10:30am

Online Preschool Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 27 at 10:30am

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jul 28 at 11:00am

Escape Room Kids, Teens

Jul 28 at 12:15pm

Kids' Yoga (Outdoors)* Kids

Jul 29 at 9:00am

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Jul 29 at 2:00pm

Jun 2 at 10:00am

Chess Club All Ages

Jun 3 at 4:00pm

Summer Reading Kickoff! All Ages

Jun 4 at 1:00pm

Alphabet Mafia Book Club* Teens, Adults

Jun 6 at 5:00pm

Full STEAM Ahead Take-Home Kit* Kids

Jun 7 at 12:00am

Preschool Dance Party!* Birth-PreK

Jun 7 at 10:00am

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jun 7 at 3:30pm

Supporting & Connecting with the Resettled Refugee Community and Newly Arriving Neighbors in Oklahoma* All Ages Jun 7 at 6:00pm

Jun 14 at 9:15am

Water Play with Science Museum Oklahoma* Birth-PreK Jun 14 at 10:00am Take Home Tuesday: Adults* Adults

The Village Library JUNE Music with Ginger Birth-PreK

Children's Take-Home Kit* Kids

Jun 14 at 12:00pm

Amazing Animal Adaptations with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jun 15 at 2:00pm Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community* All Ages Jun 16 at 2:00pm Babysitting Workshop* Teens Chess Club All Ages

Jun 17 at 10:00am Jun 17 at 4:00pm

Myths of the Sea with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 18 at 2:00pm Movie: I Am Not Your Negro Teens, Adults

Jun 19 at 2:30pm

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jun 20 at 10:00am

Storytime Birth-PreK

Jun 21 at 10:00am

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jun 21 at 3:30pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 9 at 2:00pm

Full STEAM Ahead!* Kids

Keys to Identification with the Museum of Osteology* Teens Jun 22 at 2:00pm

Jun 9 at 4:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real* All Ages

Jun 23 at 2:00pm

Chess Club All Ages

Jun 24 at 4:00pm

Chess Club All Ages Knitting Club All Ages

Jun 10 at 4:00pm Jun 11 at 10:00am

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26 Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26 Teen Take & Make Lit Kit* Teens Early Childhood Take-Home Kit* Birth-PreK

Jun 14 at 12:00am Jun 14 at 9:00am

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 25 at 2:00pm Storytime Birth-PreK

Jun 28 at 10:00am

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 29 at 2:00pm Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages Jun 30 at 2:00pm JULY Chess Club All Ages

Jul 1 at 4:00pm

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Storytime Birth-PreK

Jul 5 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 21 at 2:00pm

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jul 5 at 3:30pm

Regatta 101 with Science Museum Oklahoma* Kids Jul 22 at 10:00am

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jul 6 at 2:00pm

Chess Club All Ages

Jul 22 at 4:00pm

Jul 7 at 10:00am

Storytime Birth-PreK

Jul 26 at 10:00am

Music with Ginger Birth-PreK Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips Dance All Ages

Jul 7 at 2:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages

Jul 28 at 2:00pm

Chess Club All Ages

Jul 8 at 4:00pm

Chess Club All Ages

Jul 29 at 4:00pm

Knitting Club All Ages

Jul 9 at 10:00am

Owl Pellet Dissection with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jul 11 at 10:00am

Warr Acres Library JUNE Musictime* Birth-PreK

Jun 3 at 10:00am

Teen Take & Make Lit Kit* Teens

Jul 12 at 12:00am

Full STEAM Ahead Take-Home Kit* Kids

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party All Ages

Jun 4 at 2:00pm

Jul 12 at 12:00am

Peaceful Puzzles All Ages

Jun 5 at 2:00pm

Early Childhood Take-Home Kit* Birth-PreK

Jul 12 at 9:00am

Children's Take-Home Kit* Kids

Pride Creative Writing Chapbook Teens, Adults

Jul 12 at 9:15am

Mother Goose on the Loose Birth-PreK

S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Adults Jun 6 at 10:00am

Jul 12 at 10:00am

Take Home Tuesday: Adults* Adults

Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jun 6 at 2:00pm

Jul 12 at 12:00pm

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jun 6 at 5:00pm

Jun 6 - 12

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars All Ages, Kids

Jul 14 at 2:00pm

Full STEAM Ahead!* Kids

Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages Jun 7 at 6:00pm

Jul 14 at 4:00pm

Chess Club All Ages

Pirate Captain Log Books* Kids

Jun 8 at 7:00pm

Jul 15 at 4:00pm

Teen Advisory Board* Teens

Jun 9 at 7:00pm

Animal Pathology with the Museum of Osteology* Adults Jul 16 at 2:00pm Storytime Birth-PreK

Jul 19 at 10:00am

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Jul 19 at 3:30pm

Escape Room: Find Blackbeard's Treasure!* Teens

Jul 20 at 2:00pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK Black Towns of Oklahoma Interactive Display All Ages First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 10 at 10:00am Jun 11 - 30 Jun 11 at 10:00am

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OKC Zoo: Critter Tales* Birth-PreK

Jun 24 at 10:00am

Shark Attack with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens Jun 11 at 2:00pm

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 25 at 10:00am

Oceanic Bath Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma* Adults Jun 12 at 4:00pm

LEGO Club - One Giant Salt-Water Aquarium* Kids Jun 25 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

Peaceful Puzzles All Ages

Jun 26 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: A Creative Writing Celebration Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26

Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jun 27 at 2:00pm

Juneteenth: Una Celebración a Través de la Escritura Creativa Equipo Para Llevar A Casa Teens, Adults Jun 13 - 26

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jun 27 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre All Ages

Jun 28 at 6:00pm

Cezanne -Inspired Art* Teens

Jun 30 at 7:00pm

Warr Acres Library, cont.

Jun 13 - 26

Juneteenth: Emancipation Flag and Confetti Popper Take-Home Kit Kids Jun 13 - 26 Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jun 13 at 2:00pm

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jun 13 at 5:00pm

JULY S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Adults Jul 1 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages, Kids

Jun 14 at 6:00pm

Storytime* Birth-PreK

Jul 1 at 10:00am

Pride Wind Chimes* Teens, Adults

Jun 15 at 7:00pm

Knit and Stitch Adults

Jul 2 at 10:00am

Dungeons and Dragons* Teens

Jun 16 at 7:00pm

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 2 at 10:00am

Art Time* Birth-PreK

Jun 17 at 10:00am

Crafternoon: Patriotic Pinwheels All Ages

Jul 2 at 2:00pm

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jun 18 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real All Ages

Jul 5 at 6:00pm

Book Club* Adults

Jun 18 at 11:00am

Teen Advisory Board* Teens

Jul 7 at 7:00pm

"Tongues Untied": A Screening and Discussion* Adults Jun 19 at 3:00pm

Musictime* Birth-PreK

Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jun 20 at 2:00pm

Ocean Explorer Interactive Display All Ages

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jun 20 at 5:00pm

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 8 at 10:00am Jul 9 - 31 Jul 9 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages Jun 21 at 6:00pm

Chihuly Art for Kids with OKCMOA* Kids

Jul 9 at 2:00pm

Teen Movie Night- Jaws* Teens

Chihuly Art for Teens with OKCMOA* Teens

Jul 9 at 3:00pm

Jun 23 at 6:00pm

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Peaceful Puzzles All Ages Creative Writing Chapbook Teens, Adults

Jul 10 at 2:00pm Jul 11 - 17

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jul 25 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Mister Puppet All Ages, Kids

Jul 26 at 6:00pm

Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jul 11 at 2:00pm

Confetti Bowls Craft* Teens

Jul 28 at 7:00pm

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jul 11 at 5:00pm

Parachute Playtime* Birth-PreK

Jul 29 at 10:00am

Neighborhood Arts: OKC Improv All Ages

Jul 12 at 6:00pm

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 30 at 10:00am

Ocean Animal Yoga and Pollution Prevention Activities* Kids Jul 13 at 7:00pm Dungeons and Dragons* Teens

Jul 14 at 7:00pm

LEGO Club - Boats that Float?* Kids

Wright Library

Art Time* Birth-PreK

Jul 15 at 10:00am

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 16 at 10:00am

Book Club* Adults

Coffee & Conversation Adults

Jul 16 at 11:00am

Juneteenth: Centerpiece Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults

The Words That Built America: A Screening and Discussion Adults Jul 17 at 3:00pm Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jul 18 at 2:00pm

Page Against the Machine Teens, Adults

Jul 18 at 5:00pm

Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages, Kids

Jul 19 at 6:00pm

Tooth and Eye "Dentification" with the Museum of Osteology* Kids Jul 21 at 6:00pm Animal CSI with the Museum of Osteology* Teens

Jul 21 at 7:00pm

Playtime* Birth-PreK

Jul 22 at 10:00am

First Look Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Jul 23 at 10:00am

Macramé Succulent Hanger* Adults

Jul 23 at 2:00pm

Peaceful Puzzles All Ages

Jul 24 at 2:00pm

Summer Maker Mondays* Kids

Jul 25 at 2:00pm

Jul 30 at 2:00pm

JUNE Art Around the World: Guatemala - Worry Doll* Kids, Teens, Adults

STEAM Paper Challenge* Kids JULY Movie Day - Invasion of Killer Whales* All Ages

Jun 7 - 11

Jun 11 at 9:00am Jun 13 - 26 Jun 25 at 1:30pm

Jul 2 at 2:30pm

Art Around the World: Haiti - Paper Bead Jewelry* Kids, Teens, Adults

Jul 5 - 9

Coffee & Conversation Adults

Jul 9 at 9:00am

Ocean Animal Crafts* Kids

Jul 23 at 1:30pm

Oceans of Trivia* Adults

Jul 30 at 10:00am

*Registration required

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ALMONTE 2914 SW 59, OKC, (405) 606-3575

13 NICOMA PARK 2240 Overholser, Nicoma Park, (405) 769-9452

19 WRIGHT* 2101 Exchange, OKC, (405) 235-5035

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