Info Magazine - August 2026

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inside info: Summer Book Sale p7 In Review p8 State Fair p10 Back to School Success p12 Summer Reading Review p14 August Events p15

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August 2026

A LitFest 2025 attendee takes notes during a session.

new info When Summer Reading wraps up, the excitement in our libraries keeps rolling. Tens of thousands of you made this year’s program a hit. From snakes and hula hoops to opera and skeletons, guests discovered a world of wonders and a treasure trove of books. The fun and learning will continue this fall with a wide range of activities.

Exciting news: We landed a federal grant to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence! We’re diving into “True Grit” by Charles Portis, exploring western tales and Oklahoma History. Catch our NEA Big Read kickoff on Sept. 26 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, powered by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Arts Midwest.

It’s time to send the kids back to school, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our libraries have after-school programs, live online tutoring and digital learning tools. Feel free to ask staff how to get started.

And lifelong learning is not just a kid thing—everyone can dive in. Come to LitFest on Aug. 22, where local authors and publishing pros will share their wisdom. We can also help you explore gardening, Dungeons & Dragons, crafting, tech and more throughout the month.

Mark your calendars because the Friends of the Metro Library Summer Book Sale is happening August 14-15. Every purchase helps kids learn to read through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Plus, you get to beef up your home library.

Whether you’re hunting for a book, picking up a new skill, or meeting fellow hobbyists, every visit promises something fresh.

Warm regards,

Jason F. Kuhl, MSLIS CEO, Metropolitan Library System

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Chief Executive Officer Jason Kuhl, MSLIS

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Editors Kelly Dexter Zoe Elrod Megan Filipowski

4 All About LitFest Find the answers to all your questions about the annual free writer's conference with this Q&A, and join us at Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library Aug. 22.

Designer Marcie Jackson Contributing Writers Zoe Elrod Scott Garrison Nell Johnson Michele Ramsdell Sahra Somani Craig Wolf

8 In Review Find your next read with staff recommendations including an Emily Henry favorite, a thoughtprovoking and existential story, a story of smalltown sincerity, and a graphic novel memoir.

info magazine METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM 300 Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Editorial: (405) 606-3755 Email: communications@metrolibrary.org

10 Making Our Way down the Mother Road to the State Fair Learn from our Adult Services Manager about how we are partnering with the Oklahoma State Fair!

MLS Commission Cynthia Friedemann, Chair Craig Woodruff, Vice Chair Jay Scambler, Disbursing Agent Brian Alford D.J. Morgan Nancy Anthony Debbie Morris LeAnn Childers Mukesh Patel Ana Carmina Dange Kim Patterson Jennifer Edmunson Chaya Pennington Rachel Johnson Michelle Phelps Elizabeth Larios Kenneth Schell Penny McCaleb Judy Smith Tracy McDaniel Susan Tucker Richard McQuillar Kimberly Winston

12 Back to School Success Find out how Metro Library sets students up for success with programs and resources.

Jason Kuhl, Secretary (non-voting)

14 Summer Reading in Review Take a walk down Summer Reading memory lane with us!

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

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15 August Events Browse hundreds of events like back-toschool parties, Route 66 celebrations and more.

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All About LitFest We've got your guide to this annual program on August 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library! Learn more at metrolibrary.org/litfest! We spoke with author and librarian Kim Ventrella all about what to expect from this year’s event!

Q: Can you tell me what folks should expect with LitFest?

A: LitFest is our annual one-day writers conference, and it's totally free! We have more than 40 local authors and publishing professionals sharing their knowledge in sessions running every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will want to get out their highlighters and scan the schedule ahead of time, because there will be seven sessions to choose from every hour. While folks won't be able to attend every amazing session, there will definitely be something for everyone at LitFest.

Q: As an author, what advice do you have for folks looking to get their work published?

A: Every publishing avenue comes with different challenges and benefits, so it's important to understand how each avenue works and how each fits in with your goals. If you're determined to sell your work to a major traditional publisher, for example, your path to publication will be very different from someone who wants to self-publish or go through a small press. So first do your research to see what options are out there and to avoid potential scams. Then, once you've decided which avenue you want to pursue, do even more research, connect with other writers pursuing similar goals, and put in the work. Attending an event like LitFest can help you get started and help you connect with fellow writers.

Q: How can writers of all types benefit from this event?

And what about non-writers looking to attend?

A: We have sessions focused on nearly every genre, from romantasy to mystery, historical, and even non-fiction. Folks can learn about writing for children and middle grade readers or dive into the publishing and marketing side of writing.

Illustrators can learn about comic book creation, keeping a sketchbook, and working on children's picture books.

Jeff Provine will thrill audiences with his tales of haunted Oklahoma, and William Bernhardt will delve into the fascinating backstory behind Superman. But those are just a few of our sessions. LitFest has something for both brand new and experienced writers. Attendees can also enter our hourly raffle drawings, visit our vendors, and purchase signed books from our on-site vendor, Second Story Books.

Above: Comic Book Illustrator and Graphic Novelist Jerry Bennett at LitFest 2025. Below: A LitFest attendee takes notes during a session.

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Q: What else would you like to share about LitFest? And where can folks learn more?

A: LitFest is a come-and-go event. Folks can stay the whole day or just stop by for the sessions that interest them most. The full schedule along with additional information is available at metrolibrary.org/litfest. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Sessions will take place on the 4th floor of the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library; check-in and the vendor fair will be located in the atrium on the first floor. There will be a short lunch break from 12:45-1:15 p.m. Street parking is free downtown on the weekends. There are also several paid parking garages nearby that provide easy access to the library.

LitFest Across Libraries There will be a special LitFest Kids event at the Bethany Library the week before LitFest. Join Metro Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh on Saturday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to Noon for a “Family Poetry Workshop!”

Plus, “LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits” will be available at multiple branches in early August while supplies last!

Vendors and guests at LitFest 2025.

Writing Resources at your fingertips Once LitFest is wrapped, you can still find answers to your writing questions by visiting checking out Libby, hoopla or visiting metrolibrary.org.

Check out magazines on Libby

You can find the latest copy of Writer's Digest either in-person at your library location, or by logging into Libby on your phone or device.

LinkedIn Learning

Find videos on all aspects of the writing process including outlining, developing writing routines, editing, selling to a publisher and more!

You'll even find videos on writing screenplays and song lyrics.

LearningExpress Library

Have a student at home who's interested in improving their writing skills? Check out LearningExpress Library for videos, tutorials, eBooks and more to set your student up for success. For older students, there are even lessons on writing their College Admissions Essay, and how to practice for the ACT®Writing Test.

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B O O K S MUSIC & MORE

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Come Get Your Kicks at Book Sale ‘26!

Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Member Night

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Public Shopping

Oklahoma Expo Hall 3213 Wichita Walk, OKC Fairgrounds

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Public Shopping

Learn more, volunteer or join as a member! Scan the QR code or visit supportmls.org/booksale/ Money raised helps us reach more preschoolers in Oklahoma County with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library book gifting program!

in review

"Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep" Paul Tremblay

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Available formats: Book, eBook, eAudiobook The title of Paul Tremblay’s latest is a nod to Philip K. Dick, and PKD would be proud. In this techno-horror novel, Julia, fresh out of college and worn to a nub working dead-end, low paying jobs defies her better judgment and takes a high paying job remotely controlling a corpse cross-country. Well, only mostly a corpse. A mostly dead body with AI in it. And then things get really weird. Julia finds herself pulled down a rabbit hole of paranoia and unreality, on the run and starting to wonder just how dead her traveling companion really is.

Tremblay infuses this dark premise with enormous wit and humanity, while asking troubling questions about consciousness and what it means to be human...and what it means to surrender our humanity. I highly recommended. Oh, and don’t skip the note on the typesetting at the end. Trust me on this.

reviewed by: Craig Wolf Craig Wolf is an Engagement Specialist II at the Warr Acres Library. In his spare time he writes odd and often unruly stories and novels (sometimes they even sell!) and nails garlic to the doors to keep AI out.

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"Theo of Golden" Allen Levi

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Available formats: Book, Large Print, eBook, Kindle,

eAudiobook Picture this…an unknown traveler moves from New York City to a small southern town south of Atlanta named Golden.

Despite being new to town, and acting a bit mysterious, Theo’s actions have a profound, lasting influence on the people of Golden. In his first days in town, he lands in a local coffeehouse, whose walls are filled with portraits of 92 local residents, and they are all for sale. The story follows Theo as he purchases each portrait, one at a time, and gifts them to the subject of the drawing. As Theo gifts each drawing, the reader is privy to the sincere generosity and loving-kindness that Theo fosters through really “seeing” those that live in Golden. This story has surprises along the way; big ones and small ones.

This debut novel will captivate you starting on the first page, and by the end of the book you are intertwined with the characters as if you had lived in Golden your entire life. This is a must read.

reviewed by: Michele Ramsdell Michele Ramsdell is the Assistant Library Manager II at Edmond Library. She loves historical and genealogical research. You can also find her riding her bike around Edmond or at home on her sewing machine creating quilts.

"See One, Do One, Teach One: the Art of Becoming a Doctor" Grace Farris

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Available formats: Graphic Novel Far away from the breakneck speed of today’s hit show “The Pitt,” the debut graphic novel “See One, Do One, Teach One” is a reflective, authentic, cozy (yes, cozy) memoir that plots one doctor’s path through medical training. From a stint in the ER to rounds in the OB and a season in psychiatry, we shadow Dr. Grace Farris along the halls of hospitals and laboratories to find her true calling. Her book-side manner is excellent, kind and affirming while staying realistic and honest. She doesn’t shy away from the dark lessons she learned in residency; the book is filled with examples of medical racism and patient dismissal, which other doctors often hide in the same quaint phrasing as the book’s title.

Dr. Farris cares for her readers just as she would her patients—her words are humble, her art gentle in pastel shades and a sketched-out style. This graphic memoir is a must-read for anyone who is a doctor, loves a doctor, or wants to become one themselves.

reviewed by: Nell Johnson Nell Johnson is an Engagement Specialist & bee at the Bethany Library. She is a purveyor of the eightone-ones, a lover of Diet Coke and an Aries.

"Beach Read" Emily Henry

FICTION HEN

Available formats: Book, eBook, Kindle, eAudiobook January Andrews has always loved the idea of love. She watched her father’s unwavering support for her mother through her cancer treatment, had the perfect boyfriend, and wrote romance novels for a living. She had the perfect life, until one day it all unraveled with her father’s death. She couldn’t decide what was worse: discovering her parents’ marriage wasn’t as perfect as she thought, her boyfriend breaking up with her, or having Augustus Everett as her new annoying neighbor. To top it off, Augustus was a literary fiction writer who rolled his eyes at even the slightest mention of romance.

Then one day they make a bet to swap genres for their next book. As they begin to spend time together, January discovers there may be more to Augustus than she thought. He might even be a decent human being. Their relationship begins to blossom as they share their varying perspectives on love, life, and relationships.

Suddenly, amid her life’s growing chaos, she finds herself falling for Augustus. Will this be her biggest mistake or the beginning of a happily ever after? Henry manages to present her reader with two drastically contrasting outlooks on love and life without making either one out to be the villain. This fresh, new take on how opposites attract will make you fall in love with love again.

reviewed by: Sahra Somani Sahra Somani is the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Metro Library.

If she isn’t getting lost in a story, she’s busy spreading love, light and joy.

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Making Our Way down the Mother Road to the State Fair!

By Scott Garrison, Adult Services Manager

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Metro Library is excited to continue our partnership with the Oklahoma State Fair! Throughout the summer, our locations hosted a variety of Oklahoma State Fair presentations and hands-on activities. This collaboration offers engaging experiences for children, teen, and adults.

In June and July, programs available through the Oklahoma State Fair partnership included “How to Enter the Fair,” which offered adult craft program participants a Q&A about entering, judging, displaying, and reclaiming their work; “Ribbon Recycle Bookmarks,” where kids and teens created bookmarks using old Oklahoma State Fair ribbons; “Dinosaur Puppets,” where kids made puppets using brown paper sacks and coloring sheets; and “Route 66 Dragster,” where kids and teens celebrated 100 years of Route 66 by creating their own classic cars.

We have three Metro Library staff participating as judges in three different crafting categories: handknitting/crochet, painted furniture, and china painting. And we will also have a take-home kit inspired by the State Fair’s travelling circus.

Participants will be able to build their own circus tent using craft supplies and put on their own puppet show with all of the fun and exciting circus animals and characters provided in the kit.

Win Tickets to the Oklahoma State Fair!

Metro Library is excited to bring back our Third Annual Oklahoma State Fair Ticket Raffle, thanks to our friends at the Oklahoma State Fair!

Every library location will have a take-home kit with everything you need to enter. Just ask a staff member for details and how to sign up.

Here's how it works: • • • •

Enter at any Metro Library location from Aug. 12 through Sept. 9.

One winner at each library will receive four Oklahoma State Fair tickets.

You may enter once per library, so feel free to enter at multiple locations. However, each person is only eligible to win one set of tickets.

To enter, you'll need to provide your preferred library location, email address, phone number, and have a library card in good standing.

Winners will be drawn on Sept. 10 and notified shortly afterward. Ticket pickup begins Sept. 12. Good luck—we hope to see you at the fair!

Don’t miss State Fair Storytime!

Taking place inside the Creative Arts Building at State Fair Park!

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Thursday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Back-to-School Success Starts at the Library

By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator

As students prepare to return to the classroom, Metro Library is offering resources, programs, and learning opportunities designed to support academic success throughout the school year. From after-school activities to homework assistance and digital learning tools, the library continues to serve as a yearround resource for students and families.

The school year begins with opportunities to help students feel prepared before the first day of class. On Aug. 2 at 1 p.m., Warr Acres Library will host a free back-to-school haircuts and school supplies event in partnership with Legitimate Look Barber/Salon.

"I can't wait to welcome families to the Warr Acres Library for this special event," said Chelsee Bumann, Children's Librarian at Warr Acres Library. "Every child deserves to start the school year feeling their best."

Once classes begin, library programming continues with after-school activities that encourage creativity and exploration. Students can create vision boards and personalize pencil pouches at Midwest City Library and join libraries across the system for art clubs, volunteer opportunities, and leadership groups for teens. Plus, students can build reading confidence during Children Reading to Dogs sessions, where young readers practice aloud with trained therapy dogs in a relaxed setting.

Several branches also offer recurring after-school programming. Ralph Ellison Library hosts its afterschool snack program for children and teens at 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the fall in partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

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"We love the opportunity to help provide for the kids in our community with the assistance of the Regional Food Bank," said Ashley Milinkovich, Library Manager at Ralph Ellison Library.

Beyond in-person events, Metro Library provides access to an extensive collection of online learning resources that support classroom instruction, homework, and independent skill-building. Students can receive live tutoring and writing assistance through HelpNow, learn programming languages with Fiero Code, prepare for standardized tests using LearningExpress Library, or strengthen literacy skills with TumbleBooks.

"We also offer databases for research needs such as Primary Search, Britannica Library Children, National Geographic Kids, and many others," said Brent Pockrus, Librarian at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library.

Whether supporting early readers, helping students prepare for exams, or providing engaging activities after the school day ends, Metro Library offers resources that extend learning beyond the classroom. More information is available at metrolibrary.org.

Our libraries are home to many in-person and online tutoring resources.

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Summer Reading in the ROAR-view

Summer Reading may be over, but our libraries are as vibrant as ever! If the season sparked your love of reading or helped you discover a new favorite library resource, we have great news: exciting programs, book clubs, and reading materials are available all year long. Browse this issue of “Info Magazine,” find events that inspire you, and we’ll see you at the library.

Some of the top titles for Summer Reading this year include....

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Dungeon Crawler Carl The Harry Potter series Project Hail Mary Remarkably Bright Creatures • Yesteryear • Theo of Golden • The Rabbit Listened

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Top: The Village Library hosted a dino-sized pizza party with author Tammi Sauer, author of “Pizzasaurus." Some real life Pizzasauruses joined the party (including Metro Library CEO Jason Kuhl pictured on the right), and Pizza Hut generously provided pizza and “Book it” t-shirts and buttons for guests. Kim Boldt, our Director of Outreach and Engagement Services, said “the Pizzasaurus pizza party was the highlight of my Summer Reading!”

Left: Inpsyral Circus joined us for performances across locations with our Neighborhood Arts Program, along with dozens of other local performers, made possible by our partnership with the Arts Council Oklahoma City, National Endowment of the Arts, and the Oklahoma Arts Council.

About some of these awesome performances, Mary West said, "I loved seeing some of our unique programs inspire our local youth for future career options, like Inspyral Circus, Harpist Jessica Tate, and the Oklahoma Geological Survey!"

Right: Some of our awesome teen volunteers at Bethany Library! Without the hard work of hundreds of our teen volunteers, Summer Reading would not be the same.

Choctaw Library teen volunteer supervisor Mary said, "it was amazing watching our volunteers find their niche in the library.” One of our other awesome volunteer supervisors, Amanda at Del City Library, said, "the best interaction was when one of the teen volunteers said to me that he was glad that he was volunteering since now he knows how much all of the librarians actually do. He was genuinely surprised, and it made me smile."

august featured events To see the latest information about library programs and events, click on the Attend menu on the MLS website: metrolibrary.org.

Patience S. Latting Northwest Library Route 66: The Mother Road at 100: Voices of Route 66* Teens, Adults Aug. 7at 2 p.m.

Bethany Library LitFest Kids: Family Poetry Workshop with Hallie Waugh* All Ages Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.

Capitol Hill Library Preserve Your Story: Celebrating 75 Years of Community Memories All Ages Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.

Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library LitFest: Free Writer's Conference* All Ages

Aug. 22, All Day

Belle Isle Library Route 66: The First 100 Years* Adults

Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.

Almonte Library Aug. 2-9, All Day

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Wiggly Wednesdays Birth-PreK Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

MakerMind: Family STEM Learning with Creative Making and AI* Kids Aug. 8 and 22 at 10 a.m. * Registration required

Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.

Hoop Wall Hanging - Adult Craft* Adults Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Button Mosaics Kids

Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.

Podcasting 101 Episode 1: Concept and Planning* Teens, Adults Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.

Bubble Painting Kids

Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.

Fall into Decluttering* Teens, Adults

Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Belle Isle Library LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Maker Made: Linocut Printing Teens, Adults Music Monday Birth-PreK

Aug. 3-31, All Day

Aug. 3 and 17 at 10 a.m.

Summer Wiggly Wednesday Sessions Birth-PreK Aug. 5 and 12 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Summer Wiggly Wednesday Sessions* Birth-PreK Aug. 5 and 12 at 11 a.m.

English as a Second Language Classes Adults Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

august events Junk Journal Take-Home Kit Teens

Makerspace Crafternoon Kids, Teens, Adults

Zine Canteen Teens, Adults

Aug. 6 at 4 p.m.

Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Art Playtime: 123! Play With Me! Birth-PreK Aug. 10 and 24 at 10 a.m.

Belle Isle Book Club Adults

Aug. 12 at 11 a.m.

Fall into Fall Gardening!

Teens, Adults

Aug. 16 at 2 p.m.

Quick Pickling 101* Adults

Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.

Storytime at Literati Press Bookshop Birth-PreK Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Craft Circle Adults

Aug. 22 at 3 p.m.

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Belle Isle Library, cont'd Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting Adults Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Vinyl Record & Art Night Teens, Adults

Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Route 66: The First 100 Years* Adults

Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.

Bethany Library Our Oklahoma History: Aug. Event Teens, Adults Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Tai Chi for Adults Adults Aug. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 at 10 a.m.

Personal Finance Coach Teens, Adults

Aug. 3 at 5 p.m.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Educational Series: Building Foundations of Caregiving Adults Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.

Girls Survive Book Club Kids, Teens

Aug. 7 at 4:30 p.m.

Family Fiddlers and Music Makers Sing-A-Long All Ages Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

Music Time with Miss Joy (for Babies)* Birth-PreK Aug. 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Music Time with Miss Joy (for Toddlers)* Birth-PreK Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Rocket Readers Kids

Aug. 24 and 31 at 4:30 p.m.

123! Play With Me! Birth-PreK

Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.

Bethany Book Club Adults

Aug. 25 at 11 a.m.

Spoticus Birthday Party!* All Ages

Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.

Capitol Hill Library LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kit Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Dog Days of Summer Seek & Find All Ages Aug. 3-31, All Day The Caring Van Visit All Ages

Aug. 4 at 9:30 a.m.

In Stitches Teens, Adults

Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Kids Cafe with STEAM Team Kids, Teens Aug. 17, 24, 31 at 4 p.m.

BIPOC Book Club "In the Midst of Winter" a Novel

by Isabel Allende* Teens, Adults Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.

Sound Bath Meditation* Teens, Adults

Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

Women's Coffee Adults

Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Preserve Your Story: Celebrating 75 Years of Community Memories All Ages Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.

Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile Birth-PreK Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Kids Cafe with Arts & Crafts Kids, Teens Aug. 19 and 26 at 4 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

After School Games for Teens Teens

Teen Art Club Teens

Aug. 13 at 4 p.m.

Aug. 13 and 27 at 4:30 p.m.

LitFest Kids: Family Poetry Workshop with Hallie Waugh* All Ages Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.

Alzheimer's Support Group Adults

Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

Young Magician's Magic Camp* Kids, Teens Aug. 20 at 4:30 p.m.

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Kids Cafe Friyay Kids, Teens

Aug. 20 at 4 p.m.

Aug. 21 and 28 at 4 p.m.

Planning Your Fall Garden All Ages

Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Choctaw Library The Unruly Artist: Smaugust Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 1, All Day

* Registration required

Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts Adults Aug. 1 and 15 at 10 a.m.

Del City Library

Toddler Storytime Birth-PreK

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime Birth-PreK

Saturday Sunrise Yoga* Adults

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m.

The Shelf Watch Book Club* Adults

Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.

Paint & Sip* Adults

Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.

Beginning Viking Wire Weaving Part 1* Teens, Adults Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.

Crafty Kids Club Kids

Aug. 5 at 4 p.m.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons Adults Aug. 6 and 20 at 6 p.m.

Yoga* Adults

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:15 a.m.

Page Turners Genre Book Club* Adults

Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

Fantasy Football 101 Teens, Adults

Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.

Life Before Wi-Fi: A 90's Experience Kids, Teens, Adults Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

Beginning Viking Wire Weaving Part 2* Teens, Adults Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club Kids

Aug. 12 at 4 p.m.

Fantasy Football League Draft Party* Teens Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.

Coffee, Crafts, and Kanopy Movies Teens, Adults Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

Catch 'Em All @ The Choctaw Pokemon Club Kids Aug. 19 at 4 p.m.

Lemonade Lounge Teens

Aug. 20 at 3 p.m.

Teen Homeschool Hangout Teens

Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.

Graphic Novel Book Club Adults

Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.

123! Play With Me! Birth-PreK

Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.

Karaoke Klub Teens

Aug. 27 at 3 p.m.

True Crime Club Adults

Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Summer Kids Cafe Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Aug. 3 and 5 at 4:30 p.m.

Storytime Birth-PreK

Aug. 4 and 18 at 10 a.m.

Snack & Learn-DIY Make Your Own Bath Salts/Sugar Scrub* Adults Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs* Kids Aug. 5 and 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Snack & Learn-Trusts, Wills, Advance Care Planning Adults Aug. 6 at 5 p.m.

OKC Mobile Market All Ages

Aug. 7 and 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Brick Painting* All Ages

Aug. 8 at 3 p.m.

DIY Pencil Bag Take-Home Kit All Ages

Aug. 10, All Day

Teen Dungeons and Dragons One Shot Wonders Teens Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

Art Time Birth-PreK

Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Coding Club!* Kids, Teens Pokemon TCG League Kids, Teens No-Stress Readers' Circle!* Adults Teen Craft and Chat* Teens

Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.

Aug. 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.

Culture Crew - Share a Mar-vel-ous World Photography Day!* All Ages Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Teen STEAM Team Teens

* Registration required

Aug. 1, 15, 29 at 9 a.m.

Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.

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Del City Library, cont'd Playtime Birth-PreK

Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.

Write On!* Adults

Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

LEGO Club Kids

Aug. 27 at 4 p.m.

Alcohol Ink Art* Teens, Adults

Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.

Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Aug. 2 at 2 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day

Take One, Leave One Puzzle Swap Adults Aug. 1-3, All Day Playtime* Birth-PreK

Aug. 1 at 9:30 a.m.

Tiny Art* Teens, Adults

Aug. 1 at 1 p.m.

LEGO Block Party* Kids

Aug. 1 at 3 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Quick Pickling* Teens, Adults

Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.

Cozy Mystery Book Club Adults

Aug. 4 at 3 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs - 1st Session* Kids Aug. 4 and 18 at 6 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs - 2nd Session* Kids Aug. 4 and 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Teens

Aug. 4 at 4 p.m.

ChatGPT vs. Godzilla Teens, Adults

Tales from the Silver Screen: Mulholland Drive (2001) Adults Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.

Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.

Computer Keys: Android Phones* Teens, Adults

Afternoon Reads Book Club* Adults

Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.

Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.

Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond* Kids

Community Fiber Arts Group* Adults

Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

Pokemon Club All Ages

Gallery Giggles: Baby Storytime at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center* Birth-PreK Aug. 12 at 11 a.m.

Lawyers in the Library* Adults

Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.

Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.

Teen Service Team Interviews Teens Aug. 12 and 19 at 4 p.m.

Chess Club* Kids, Teens

Aug. 12 and 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Bean-tastic Masterpiece Take-Home Kit* Kids, Teens Aug. 17-21, All Day

Jewelry Crafting - Zig Zag Earrings* Adults Aug. 12 and 26 at 6 p.m.

Lunch Bunch Book Club* Adults

Aug. 18 at Noon

Teen & Tween Dungeons and Dragons - Fall Session* Kids, Teens Aug. 13 and 27 at 6 p.m.

Community and Coffee Adults

Aug. 20 at 9 a.m.

Day at the Beach, Story and Craft* Kids Aug. 15 at 2 p.m.

LitFest: Free Writer's Conference* All Ages Aug. 22 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime & Craft (ages 3+)* Birth-PreK Aug. 17, 24, 31 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Laughter & Literature: Not Your Mother's Book Club* Adults Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.

Edmond Library National Parks Scavenger Hunt All Ages

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Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)* Birth-PreK Aug. 18-19, 25-26 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Game On! Game Night Teens, Adults

Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. * Registration required

Baby Storytime (0-24 Months)* Birth-PreK Aug. 20 and 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi with OU* Adults Aug. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 at 10 a.m.

Teen & Tween Retro Night* Kids, Teens

Children Reading to Dogs Kids Aug. 5 and 19 at 3:30 p.m.

Family Storytime* Birth-PreK, Kids

Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 22 and 29 at 9:30 a.m.

Genealogy 101 Adults

Aug. 22 at 10 a.m.

Game Night Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 6 and 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Storytime Birth-PreK

Aug. 7 and 21 at 10 a.m.

The Many Hats of a Park Ranger* All Ages Aug. 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Homeschool Hangout Kids, Teens

Aug. 7 at 3 p.m.

Baby Storytime (0-24 Months)* Birth-PreK Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Spice Chronicles Ch 20: Advieh Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 17, All Day

Knot So Fast, Summer!* Teens, Adults

Jones Book Club Adults

Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.

Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

Swan Memorial Harrah Library The Unruly Artist: Smaugust Kids, Teens, Adults

Elizabeth Threatt Luther Library The Unruly Artist: Smaugust Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 1, All Day

Trusts, Wills, and Advanced Care Planning Adults Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m.

Luther Scavenger Hunt All Ages

Aug. 1, All Day

Teen Summer Hangout Teens

Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.

Craft Quest Kids, Teens

Aug. 4, All Day

CD Suncatchers!* Adults

Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.

Traveling Tales Kids, Teens

Aug. 6, All Day

Coffee Klatsch Adults

Aug. 10 at 9 a.m.

Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Aug. 7 and 21 at 10 a.m.

Cooperative Mazes and Puzzles Kids, Teens Harrah Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids

Aug. 1, All Day

Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 14 and 28 at 10 a.m.

Whodunit Mystery Book Club Adults

Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.

Family Fun Night: Snap Circuit Night All Ages Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club Kids, Teens Monthly Scavenger Hunt Birth-PreK, Kids

* Registration required

STEM Club Kids, Teens

Aug. 17, All Day Aug. 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Studio Night: Alcohol Ink Coasters Teens, Adults Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Midwest City Library

Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners* Adults Aug. 1 and 15 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Aug. 30, All Day

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day

Jones Library The Unruly Artist: Smaugust Kids, Teens, Adults

Spice Chronicles Ch 20: Advieh Kids, Teens, Adults

Storytime Birth-PreK Aug. 1, All Day

Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10 a.m.

Children Reading to Dogs* Kids

Aug. 3 at 4:30 p.m.

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Midwest City Library, cont'd LEGO Club All Ages

Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Way Fun Wednesday: Parachute Play Birth-PreK Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.

Nicoma Park The Unruly Artist: Smaugust Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 1, All Day

Patience S. Latting Northwest Library

Anime Club* Teens

Aug. 6 at 5 p.m.

Guided Acrylic Painting: Goldfish* Teens

Toddler Playtime Birth-PreK

Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.

Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

PBS Dinosaur Train Watch Party Kids

Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.

Vision Boards for the New School Year* All Ages Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Pink Pony Club Teens

Aug. 11 and 25 at 4 p.m.

Way Fun Wednesday: Pretend Playhouse Birth-PreK Aug. 12 at 10 a.m.

Navajo Code Talkers* All Ages

Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

Blue Ribbon Bound: Air Dry Clay Miniatures (Ages 5-12)* Kids Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Music Appreciation: String Instruments (Ages 5-7)* Kids Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs Kids

Aug. 3 and 17 at 4 p.m.

Wildlife Walks* All Ages

Aug. 15 at 9:30 a.m.

After School Art Hour Kids

Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Club* Adults

Aug. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)* Birth-PreK

Way Fun Wednesday: Sensory & Art Exploration Birth-PreK Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

Aug. 4, 11, 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)* Birth-PreK Aug. 4, 6, 11, 13, 20, 25, 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Embroidery Painting* Adults

Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

Homeschool Animal Book Club* Kids

Bingo Night* Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.

Perler Bead Workshop* Teens

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)* Birth-PreK Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.

Brainstorm STEAM* Kids

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)* Birth-PreK Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Non-Fiction Book Club* Adults

Quilling Workshop* Adults

Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.

Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.

Sensory Safe Play Session* Birth-PreK

Dungeons & Dragons Teens, Adults

Aug. 6 and 20 at 6 p.m.

Aug. 26 at 10 a.m.

Super Smash Tournament* Teens

Route 66: The Mother Road at 100: Voices of Route 66* Teens, Adults Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.

Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.

Puzzle Race!* Adults

Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

Aug. 31 at 4:30 p.m.

Art Spark* Teens

Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

Pokemon Club* All Ages

Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.

Blue Ribbon Bound: Trash 2 Treasure* Adults Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

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LEGO Club (Ages 5-12) Kids

Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day

Blue Ribbon Bound: Needle Felting* Adults Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life)* Teens, Adults Aug. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 at 10 a.m.

Crochet Along: Granny Squares for Beginners (Teens) Teens Aug. 13 and 27 at 6 p.m.

Seed Swap and Activity* Kids, Teens, Adults

All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation Birth-PreK, Kids Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Afterschool Snack for Kids Aug. 3, 5-6, 10, 12-13, 17 Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens 19-20, 24, 26-27, 31 at 4 p.m.

Music Appreciation: String Instruments (Ages 8-12)* Kids Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.

Game Day & More Teens Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 4:30 p.m.

Rockin' Roly Polys Sing Along and Storytime* Birth-PreK, Kids Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.

Ralph Ellison LEGO Club!

All Ages

Wills & Trusts: What Every Oklahoma Family Should Know* Adults Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

Scrapbook Studio: Vision Boards* Teens, Adults Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraud Fighters: Helping Prevent You from Becoming a Victim of Fraud* Adults Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

Make-Your-Own Beaded Fish Necklace* Teens, Adults Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

Animal Adventures: Platypuses (Ages 5-12)* Kids Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.

Banned Book Club for Adults Adults

Aug. 9 at 1 p.m.

Adult Coloring Hour Adults

Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

Quilting & Crafting Teens, Adults

Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 at 11 a.m.

Bubble Party* Birth-PreK

Aug. 22 at 10 a.m.

The Reader's Choice Book Club* Adults

Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.

Mini Library in a Tin!* Teens, Adults Pokemon Fan Club (Ages 8-12) Kids

Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 25 at 4 p.m.

Introduction to Mahjong* Adults

Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Coding with Dash Robots* Kids

Aug. 27 at 4 p.m.

Crochet Along: Granny Squares for Beginners (Teens) Teens Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.

Music Appreciation: Percussion (Ages 5-7)* Kids Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.

Bad Art Night: Summer Fruit Mini Art* Adults Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Ralph Ellison Library Friendship Day - Friendship Bracelet Take-Home Kit Kids, Teens, Adults Aug. 1, All Day Scavenger Hunt!

Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens * Registration required

Aug. 1-30, All Day

Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

Kid's Kitchen (Ages 7-12)* Kids

Aug. 5 and 19 at 6 p.m.

Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.

Computer Class: Beyond the Basics* Teens, Adults Aug. 12 at 1 p.m.

Diamond Painting Magnets* Teens, Adults

Aug. 15 at 2 p.m.

Pokemon Card Art Lab *Adult Only Afternoon* Adults Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.

D.I.Y Robotic Hand Take-Home Kit Kids Aug. 17-23, All Day Sunprint Take-Home Kit Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 17-24, All Day

Mindfulness Journal Take-Home Kit Teens, Adults Aug. 17-23, All Day Homework Help at the Library Kids, Teens Aug. 18 and 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Prepare Your Garden for Pollinators* Kids, Teens, Adults Aug. 19 at 1 p.m.

LEGO Club!

All Ages

Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

Paint a Pre-Drawn Canvas: Butterflies in Bloom* Teens, Adults Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

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Ralph Ellison Library, cont'd STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon Kids Aug. 22 at 2 p.m.

Pokemon Card Art Lab All Ages

Aug. 23 at 3 p.m.

Dash Cooking for Teens* Teens

Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs Birth-PreK, Kids

Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.

The Urban Poets Teens, Adults

Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

Southern Oaks Library Novel Time – The ANY BOOK Book Club* All Ages Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m.

LitFest: Writer’s Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day Cozy Mystery Readers Club* Adults

Aug. 3 at 1 p.m.

Common Grounds - Coffee and Chatting Teens, Adults Aug. 4 and 11 at 9 a.m.

Intermediate Tai Chi* Adults Aug. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Back to School Social* Teens

Aug. 17 at 4:30 p.m.

STEAM Tuesday All Ages

Aug. 18 and 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Wills & Trusts: What Every Oklahoma Family Should Know Adults Aug. 19 at 11:30 a.m.

Diamond Painting Bookmark* Adults

Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Children Reading to Dogs* Kids

Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.

Minecraft Meetup Kids, Teens

Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m.

Playtime* Birth-PreK

Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Stockyards City Coffee for the Community Teens, Adults

Aug. 1 at 9 a.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 4-7, All Day Aug. STEAM-tastic Surprise Take-Home Kit* Kids, Teens Aug. 11-15, All Day

The Village Library

Fall Dungeons & Dragons Registration* Adults Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-7, All Day

Beginners Line Dancing* Adults Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Baby Storytime Birth-PreK

Southern Oaks Chess Club* All Ages

Storytime Birth-PreK

DIY Stress Less All Ages

Aug. 7 and 21 at 5 p.m.

Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10 a.m.

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10 a.m.

Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

Oklahoma County Clerk Mobile Office Adults Aug. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

DIY Yarn Friends Take-Home Kit All Ages Aug. 10-16, All Day

Children Reading to Dogs Kids Aug. 4 and 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Southern Oaks Book Club* Adults

The Village Teen Book Club: The Girl in the White Van

by April Henry* Teens Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.

Fiber Arts Club Teens, Adults

Aug. 11 at 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 11 and 25 at 6 p.m.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Adults Aug. 13 and 27 at 6 p.m.

Storytime* Birth-PreK 22

Aug. 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.

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Music with Ginger* Birth-PreK

Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Chess Club All Ages

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4 p.m.

Knitty Committee All Ages

Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. * Registration required

Adult Coloring Group Adults

Musictime Birth-PreK

Aug. 7 at 10 a.m.

Dog Days of Summer Take-Home Kit* Adults Aug. 11, All Day

Bleeding Tissue Watercolor* Teens, Adults

Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.

Book Bedazzling* Teens

Build Your Financial Foundation: A 3-Week Workshop Series* Adults Aug. 8, 15, 22 at Noon

Tots Thursdays Birth-PreK, Kids

Aug. 8 and 22 at 3 p.m.

Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

Aug. 13, 20, 27 at 10 a.m.

STEM Club - Science Fun!* Kids

Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Library Adults

Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.

Creative Writing Sunday* Adults Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30 at 3 p.m.

Mario Kart World Tournament* Teens

Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

YMCA-Jump & Go! Kids

Aug. 10 at 9 a.m.

Village Book Club Adults

Aug. 20 at 3 p.m.

Caring Van Visit Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.

Full STEAM Ahead!* Kids, Teens, Adults

Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.

Supporting Native Pollinators* Adults

Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.

Planners and Pencil Boxes* All Ages

Aug. 29 at 1:30 p.m.

August Creative Writing Chapbook Teens, Adults Aug. 1-31, All Day August Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults

Aug. 1-31, All Day

Pages & Prose Parcel* Kids

Aug. 1-15, All Day

Book Box Adults

Aug. 1-22, All Day

Watercolor Painting for Adults* Adults

Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.

Bristle Bot Art* Kids, Teens

Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.

Legitimate Look Back to School Block Party Kids, Teens Aug. 2 at 1 p.m.

LitFest: Writer's Block Take-Home Kits Adults Aug. 3-9, All Day Aug. 3-8, All Day

Homeschool Parent Chats by the Fireplace Adults Aug. 3 at 7 p.m.

Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department* Adults Aug. 4 and 11 at 10 a.m.

Creative Writing Wednesday* Adults Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 at 6 p.m. * Registration required

Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

BabyMobile-Infant Crisis Services Birth-PreK Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

Warr Acres Library

Take-Home Kit- Reading Tracker Kids

All Ages LEGO All Ages

Homeschool STEM Club* Kids

Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

Dungeons and Dragons* Kids, Teens

Aug. 13 and 27 at 6 p.m.

Storytime Birth-PreK

Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.

S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Adults Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.

DIY Your Room- Session 1: Cupcake Flower Light Garland* Teens Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.

Art Time Birth-PreK

Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.

Brain Boosting Tips Adults

Aug. 24 at 4 p.m.

Aquatic Weeds* Adults

Aug. 25 at 3 p.m.

Playtime Birth-PreK

Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.

Quill a Boat* Teens, Adults

Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.

LEGO Club Kids

Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.

Financial Foundations Cash Flow Game Party Teens, Adults Aug. 30 at 1 p.m.

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