Painted Sky Opera performs during Neighborhood Arts 2024 at the
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Summer is here, making it the perfect time to explore your local library! This June and July, we're hosting over 1,300 free events throughout our 19 locations as part of the annual Summer Reading program. This year, our theme is “Color Our World.”
Summer Reading is one of our favorite traditions—not just because it’s a blast, but because it truly matters. It helps combat the summer slide, where students might lose some skills while school is on break. But it's not just for the kids. Everyone can join in, and we've got something lined up for all ages.
To keep your summer packed with color, creativity and community, our libraries will be full of amazing programs. You and your family can experience cookie decorating, balloon art, gardening, live snake encounters, gelli art, swing dancing, wildlife walks, and so much more. We’re also proud to host dozens of Neighborhood Arts performances, featuring everything from improv and dance groups to violinists, bands, and cultural showcases.
Books and art have always gone hand in hand. A great story can spark the imagination just as powerfully as a painting, song or dance. That’s why this year’s theme, “Color Our World,” celebrates the creativity that flows from the pages of a book into every aspect of our lives. Whether you’re reading a novel that transports you to a different place and time or joining a hands-on art activity at one of our locations, we invite you to experience the full spectrum of inspiration.
When you sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, you can log the minutes you spend reading or listening to audiobooks, and earn rewards along the way. Once you reach your goal, you’ll receive a prize, either a brand-new book or a colorful tote bag— and you’ll be entered into our grand prize drawing for even more giveaways.
At the Metropolitan Library System, we love making sure our libraries mirror the diverse communities we serve. That's why we're rolling out a host of Pride Month programs this June. It's all about celebrating the voices, stories and contributions of our LGBTQ+ community. We've got a lineup of inclusive events, like the Pink Pony Club Pride Celebration, creative writing workshops, a mini float parade and zine-making sessions for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. These happenings are all about selfexpression, connection and joy—reinforcing our commitment to making sure everyone feels welcome, seen and valued at the library.
Join us this summer to Color Our World with imagination, discovery and joy. I hope to see you at the library!
Jason F. Kuhl, MSLIS CEO, Metropolitan Library System
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Jason Kuhl, MSLIS
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Kelly Dexter
Zoe Elrod
Megan Filipowski
Designer Marcie Jackson
Contributing Writers
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Zoe Elrod
Nell Johnson
Ann Meeks
Meg Nance Coker
Dara Tinius
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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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4 Summer Fun at the Library
Get ready for a summer of creativity, culture, and hands-on fun with programs ranging from comic art and clowning to Filipino dance, snake safety, and swing dancing.
5 Make Summer Count: Join the Library’s Reading & Arts Adventure
Learn how you can get involved as the Summer Reading program returns this June and July, encouraging all ages to read, earn prizes and take part in free events that make learning fun all summer long.
6 Southern Oaks Library Celebrates 50 Years!
Southern Oaks Library is celebrating 50 years of serving the community. Learn more about its legacy, from its early days as a growing hub to its evolution into a vibrant, modern space for all.
7 The Roots of Real History
Special Collections Librarian Meg Nance Coker reflects on the deep roots of queer history, examining its presence across time, the forces that shaped its visibility and the strength of LGBTQ+ communities in honoring their stories.
8 In Review
Explore librarian-recommended books, including a memoir of grief, gender and queer identity; a Pride Month pick about a queer Jewish woman navigating life after her sister’s disappearance; a look at the sometimes combative friendship between film critics Siskel and Ebert; and a witty YA mystery about a first date gone wrong.
10 June & July Featured Events
Discover endless opportunities to learn, grow and have fun at our 19 locations. Explore everything from Summer Reading kickoff parties and craft events to game nights, and our Neighborhood Arts events.
Summer Fun at the Library
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the Metropolitan Library System! With exciting programs happening across our locations, June and July’s lineup is bigger and better than ever. Here’s a preview of the fun you can explore:
• Bricktown Clowns – Experience balloon art for beginners, clown antics like juggling, bubble tricks and cheek face painting.
• Choctaw Cultural Outreach – Explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork with “Threads of Tradition: Beading out Cultural Colors.”
• Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center – Learn needle-felted sculptures, painting with wool, basic embroidery stitches and visible mending.
• Native Farming Solutions & Black Sol – Learn seed starting and the importance of land stewardship with Indigenous gardening classes.
• Oklahoma Department of Health – Learn the difference between bacteria and viruses and how to stay safe from germs with “Superbug Squad: Understanding Antibiotic Resistance” and “Scrub Club: Keeping Germs at Bay.”
• Larry the Snake Guy – Step into the wild world of snakes as you learn how to recognize venomous species, follow general snake safety tips and even get a chance to touch or hold one.
• KAPWA OKC – Learn Filipino martial arts and dance, explore traditional Filipino folk dancing, discover the art of Philippine weaving and create your own Vinta boat mosaic painting.
• Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation – Bring your comic ideas to life by creating your own comic book
character, learning to draw dynamic anatomy, designing monsters, turning your ideas into full comics, and even making your own comic strip.
• Science Museum Oklahoma – Explore color and creativity through hands-on fun as you mix, sort and experiment in "Roy G. Biv’s Lab." Engage the senses with "Creativity in Full Color" and "Five Senses of Color." Play with vibrant materials in "Alcohol Inks and Shrinky Dinks," uncover natural wonders in "Nature’s Palette," solve artistic puzzles in "Escaping the Artist’s Attic" and discover how color shapes emotion and story in "Color Science in Storytelling."
• Oklahoma City Museum of Art – Engage in a “Color Our World” craft.
• Oklahoma Geological Survey – Join a fun, hands-on class where kids explore rocks, minerals and soils in "Rainbow of Rocks."
• Swingout OKC – Enjoy vintage swing dance lessons for teens and adults.
• Heartland Orchestra – Introduction to the orchestra, featuring “Peter and the Wolf.”
• Bluest House on the Block - Join us for “Color Your Canvas,” a beginner-friendly painting experience with all materials provided, guided instruction and a takehome masterpiece.
Join us for hands-on workshops, colorful creativity, and cultural experiences all summer long! Find your new favorite summer program at metrolibrary.org/summerfun!
Some programs may require registration. Age levels may vary between locations.
Make Summer Count: Join the Library’s Reading & Arts Adventure
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator
The Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading program is back this June and July and encourages Oklahomans of all ages to read for fun, exploration and prizes. This long-standing tradition aims to foster a love of reading and build a community of readers through books, activities and events designed for every age group.
For young children, the program supports early literacy by emphasizing the importance of talking, singing, playing and activities that prepare kids to read. Even reading aloud to babies counts. For school-aged children, Summer Reading helps prevent the “summer slide,” a loss of academic skills that can occur when students aren’t actively engaged in learning over the break. The program keeps reading enjoyable and helps kids maintain and build confidence in their reading abilities.
Adults and teens are encouraged to participate as well, whether by reading books, audiobooks, comics or blogs, or by volunteering at the library. Everyone is welcome, and everyone can earn prizes. Make this summer one of discovery, imagination, and community. Help us break our record of 13,000,000 points!
How It Works:
• All reading counts: Books, audiobooks, comics, blogs and more. Reading aloud to children counts for both the caregiver and the child.
• 600-Point Goal: Earn one point per minute read and up to 100 bonus points for literacy activities.
• Prizes: Choose from youth books, adult books or a Metro Library tote bag after reaching 600 points. Prize pickup runs June 1–July 31; drawing winners will be announced in August.
• Track Your Progress: Use the Beanstack app to log minutes, scan books and manage family accounts. Paper logs and verbal check-ins are also accepted.
• Eligibility: A valid Metro Library card linked to your Beanstack account is required to qualify for prize drawings.
In addition to reading, the library offers a wide range of free summer events. Special guests will present hands-on programs on everything from needlefelting to balloon art to snake handling. Full event listings are available at metrolibrary.org/summerfun.
Sign up for Summer Reading today at metrolibrary.org/summerreading or scan the QR Code.
Southern Oaks Library Celebrates 50 Years!
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator
Southern Oaks Library is now celebrating a major milestone: 50 years of service to the community!
The library opened its doors at its current location in 1975 with a collection of 70,000 volumes, replacing a leased storefront facility in the Southern Hills Shopping Center. That original branch, which opened in 1966, was the first library established after the formation of the Oklahoma County Libraries System (now known as the Metropolitan Library System).
Funding for the Southern Oaks Library came from Oklahoma City's June 1970 Capitol Bond Fund, which also helped finance the Ralph Ellison Library. The library sits on a two-and-a-half-acre site donated in 1971 by John Griffin, offering a scenic backdrop of trees and a small creek.
At the time of its opening, the library proudly offered 8mm films and cassette tapes for loan, and the grand opening in June 1975 featured bluegrass music, puppet shows and more.
If you're curious about the history of our library branches, our Special Collections and Research Department is a great place to explore.
On Sept. 25, 2012, Southern Oaks Library reopened after a renovation that expanded its size from 16,000 to 20,000 square feet and included “Cover to Cover,” a series of outdoor sculptures created by local artist Joe Slack.
Today, Southern Oaks Library continues to serve the diverse educational, informational and cultural needs of South Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County, offering storytimes for children and a variety of programs for adults including Tai Chi.
Join us in celebrating the Southern Oaks Library’s 50th anniversary!
Floorplan and graphic from the 1975 dedication.
The Roots of Real History
By Meg Nance Coker, Special Collections Librarian
When it comes to queer history, there will inevitably be some disagreement (many historians' favorite pastimes are arguing and research, in that order). But there should never be an outright erasure of queer people throughout history. While some claim that 2SLGBTQ+ identities are a recent invention or look back nostalgically on a time when "those people" supposedly didn’t exist, real history says otherwise. Although many of the terms we use today have evolved or emerged in recent decades, queer people have existed for as long as people have.
Whether you’re looking in Ancient Egypt, Colonial America, or a time and place more recently in our memories, there were plenty of folks who weren’t cis (identifying as the gender they were assigned at birth) and/or straight. And not all cultures and time periods thought that was a bad thing – as with any trait, like being left-handed, different people viewed and valued it differently. For modern Americans, thanks to Puritans, Victorians and others, we've been told that anything outside of a particular identity or attraction should be ignored, hidden, or whittled away. That leads to ignorance, either intentional or accidental, which makes it harder for anyone to learn more nuance or depth. Like pretty much anything involving people, accurate history is messy and complicated and complex.
In times when it was unsafe to be gay, lesbian, any other queer identity, or generally anyone who wasn't a straight, white, affluent, and cis man, there have always been people building community together in spite of and through whatever circumstances they’ve been given. With bookstores, newsletters, bars, rodeos, pageants, travel guides, and many other ways, they did something special to support each other, growing individually and together. People of any identity can learn a lot from our queer elders. Like wildflowers, they grew roots and bloomed in the most unexpected and adverse situations. This summer, may we all learn from them and grow together, hold space for each other, and care for each other.
Visit the QR codes below for additional resources. Happy Pride, y’all.
Jim Nimmo interviews Paul Thompson, an early LGBT activist in Oklahoma City, about his civil rights work, founding the city's first MCC church, and helping launch the first Pride Parade in 1987.
Dorothy Alexander talks about her experiences in the LGBT community in Oklahoma.
A project by MLS Special Collections and UCO’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center, featuring oral histories, local public access shows, and a documentary by Herland Sister Resources.
An animated Queer History interview series.
Photograph from Angles dance club in OKC
Great Plains Rodeo Program from 2006
Goat Dressing Award Buckle from the Queer Oklahoma Collection
Oklahoma Gay Rodeo Association (OGRA) patch
Gay Rodeo Association cap
in review
"Some Strange Music Draws Me In"
Griffin Hansbury
Available formats: Formats: Book, eBook, Kindle
When Max Pulaski’s mother dies and he’s placed on probationary leave from his teaching job, he heads to Swaffham, Massachusetts, to help his sister clean out their childhood house. While home, Max recalls the summer of 1984, when he was not a man, but a girl, Mel, and only just beginning to grapple with his identity.
During that summer, Mel was feeling disconnected from her peers. She felt wrong and didn’t understand why. She found reprieve when she met an older, openly transgender woman, Sylvia, who Mel was instantly enamored with. The rest of town didn’t feel the same, however. It caused Mel to clash with her mother, and put a rift in her already turbulent relationship with her best friend, all culminating in an explosive fallout in Mel and Sylvia’s lives.
Griffin Hansbury doesn’t pull any punches in his depiction of what it’s like being LGBTQ+ in a small town. It’s realistic, emotional and bittersweet; a heartfelt letter to the new and old members of his community.
reviewed by: Alex Blood
Alex is an Access Specialist at Ralph Ellison Library. He likes horror and coming-of-age stories, as well as graphic novels. When he isn’t re-reorganizing his collection of DVDs or books, he’s playing games like Monster Hunter or The Last of Us, or spending time with his cat, Morgan.
"Opposable
Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever " Matt Singer
Available formats: Book, eAudiobook
I was excited to read a book about one of my favorite TV shows of all time. (“Sneak Previews” on PBS and later, “At the Movies” and Siskel and Ebert in syndication.) No, it’s not a comedy or drama, but a show featuring two respected newspaper film critics reviewing movies. As the book says, “once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn’t check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it ‘two thumbs up.’” The Illinois writers often had a combative relationship, but the viewer could tell that they had a love for movies and later a sibling rivalry type of friendship. The author talks about each critic’s life and the success of the show, which he attributes to the clash between the two stars' personalities and their competitiveness.
This book talks about their careers, their start on a PBS show, and how they made millions on their syndicated show. They often appeared on talk shows and were very entertaining. When watching the show, even if you didn’t agree with their review, and I sometimes didn’t, you knew which movies were interesting and that you wanted to see. Would it be too corny to say, “You should read this book. Thumbs up?”
reviewed by: Ann Meeks
Ann Meeks is a librarian at Ralph Ellison Library and has worked as a librarian for Metro Library for over 20 years. She's a third-generation librarian, as her grandmother and father were librarians. Her other grandmother and mother were both English teachers.
FICTION HAN
"All-Night Pharmacy"
Ruth Madievsky
Available formats: Book, Playaway, eBook, eAudioBook
Somewhere between gritty urban and magical realism, “All-Night Pharmacy” guides the reader with a manicured hand into a neon world of pain and longing. The unnamed narrator is pushed and pulled through life by her unhinged older sister, following along with every bender and caper. She has no idea who she is or what she wants. When her sister vanishes without a trace, she has to figure out who to be, how to live, and decide if she truly wants her sister back in her life.
In “All-Night Pharmacy” we jump between bizarre settings like flash frames in a digital album: the ER waiting room where the narrator works, the sequin-addled dance floor of Debbie’s favorite nightclub, Salvation, and a mystical homecoming trip to Moldova. We meet mythical figures like the dramatic, soul-stealing sister Debbie and the soothing, savior-like girlfriend Sasha.
Like a drive through a foreign city in the wee hours of the morning, “All-Night Pharmacy” promises bright lights, odd sights, and new beginnings. We sit in the passenger seat, watching our young narrator puzzle out her identity as a queer woman, a Jewish woman, a survivor, and a sister.
reviewed by: Nell Johnson
Nell Johnson is an Engagement Specialist & bee at the Bethany Library. She is a purveyor of the eight-one-ones, a lover of Diet Coke, and an Aries.
YFICTION JOH
Maureen Johnson
Available formats: Book, Playaway, eBook, Kindle, Audiobook
I love YA mysteries, and I particularly love Maureen Johnson’s YA mysteries. While “Death at Morning House” is similar in tone to the excellent “Truly Devious” series, this is a completely separate story. Which means you can read it right now with no homework.
Marlowe escapes to an island to work for the summer after a truly mortifying date gone wrong. She’s quickly enmeshed in the mystery that surrounds Morning House and the group of teens tasked with running it as a tourist attraction.
This has everything I like. Funny dialogue, historical murders, big spooky houses, SLEUTHING! But it also tackles heavy themes like eugenics, while still being entertaining. I loved it.
reviewed by: Dara Tinius
Dara Tinius is a librarian at the Downtown OKC Library. She is a mom to two daughters and a dog. In her spare time, she enjoys road tripping with her family, mood reading and going down documentary rabbit holes.
"Death at Morning House"
FICTION MAD
june & july
featured events
To see the latest information about library programs and events, click on the Attend menu on the MLS website: metrolibrary.org. All locations will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth and July 4 for Independence Day.
*Registration required
Almonte Library
Summer Reading Kickoff Bash!
All Ages
Bethany Library
Summer Reading Kickoff Event
All Ages
Capitol Hill Library
Mid-Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
All Ages
Del City Library
June 2 at 6 p.m.
june & july events
Almonte Library
Summer Reading Kickoff Bash!
All Ages
June 2 at 6 p.m.
Staying Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
Adults
June 3, 5, 10, 12 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages
June 3 at 2 p.m.
Wiggly Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9
Birth-PreK 16, 23, 30 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Hobbyist Drone Operation Lessons*
Adults
June 4 at 11 a.m.
June 5 at 6 p.m.
Wiggly Workshop- Color Discovery Lab
Birth-PreK, Kids
Build It!*
Birth-PreK, Kids
Reading to Dogs
June 28 at 2 p.m.
Summer Reading Kickoff: Color Our World!*
All Ages
Downtown Library
Summer Reading Kickoff Party*
Kids
June 1 at 2 p.m.
June 7 at 11 a.m.
June 8 at 2 p.m.
All Ages June 9 and July 14 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 10 at 2 p.m.
Nature's Palette with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens June 12 at 6 p.m.
Teen Engineering! Bridge Building Challenge!* Teens June 13 at 3 p.m.
Color Your Canvas*
Adults
June 1 at 2 p.m.
Midwest City Library
Summer Reading Kickoff
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
June 2, All Day
Summer Reading Kickoff!
All Ages
June 14 at 1 p.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA
Kids
June 16 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella"
All Ages June 17 at 2 p.m.
Tweens Mini Pride Float Parade*
Teens June 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"* All Ages June 23 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 24 at 2 p.m.
June 2 at 3 p.m.
Painting with Wool with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens June 26 at 2 p.m.
Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary*
Adults June 26 at 6 p.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids June 30 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 1 at 2 p.m.
Grow, Bloom, Fly- Interactive Display
All Ages July 5-31, All Day
Build It!*
Birth-PreK, Kids
Chalk the Walk*
July 6 at 2 p.m.
Kids July 7 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 8 at 2 p.m.
Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks with Science Museum Oklahoma*
Teens July 9 at 4 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 15 at 2 p.m.
Teen Video Game Afternoon Teens July 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Resin Pen Art*
Adults
Balloon Art for Beginners*
July 19 at 2 p.m.
All Ages July 21 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective
All Ages July 22 at 2 p.m.
Color Our World: Adults with OKCMOA
Adults July 26 at 1 p.m.
Larry the "Snake Guy"*
All Ages July 28 at 6 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages July 29 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages June 4 at 2 p.m.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Adults June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 6 p.m.
Summer Zine Canteen Teens, Adults June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Birth-PreK June 9 at 10 a.m.
Belle Isle Book Club
Adults June 11 and July 9 at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 11 at 2 p.m.
Make a Comic Book Character*
Kids
Turn Your Idea Into a Comic*
June 11 at 4 p.m.
Teens June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Cut Paper Collage Workshop*
Kids June 12 at 2 p.m.
Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting
Adults June 12 at 3:30 p.m.
Color Your Canvas* Teens, Adults
June 25 at 6:15 p.m.
Fraud Prevention Conference: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Landscape
Adults
June 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Music Monday Birth-PreK June 16, 30 and July 7, 21 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA*
Kids June 17 at 2 p.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults June 17 at 6 p.m.
Color Your Canvas*
Kids
Storytime
Birth-PreK June 2 at 10 a.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids June 3 at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Honor Song Community Art Tapestry
Teens, Adults June 3 at 6 p.m. and June 7 at 2 p.m.
Wiggly Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, Birth-PreK 16, 23, 30 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Wiggly Wednesdays Signup Required* June 4, 11, 18, 25
Birth-PreK and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11 a.m.
June 12 at 6:15 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella" All Ages June 18 at 2 p.m.
Fraud Prevention Conference: Combating Elder Exploitation, Abuse, and Neglect
Adults
Tiny Art Painting* Teens, Adults
Preschool Art Time
June 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 21 at 2 p.m.
Birth-PreK June 23 and July 28 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 25 at 2 p.m.
Belle Isle Library
Bethany Library Belle Isle Library, cont'd
Tiny Art Painting Night*
Teens, Adults
June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Fraud Prevention Conference: Recovery and Resources: Moving Forward
Adults
June 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance
All Ages June 28 at 11 a.m.
Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC!* Teens, Adults June 29 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 2 at 2 p.m.
Creativity in Full Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Kids July 2 at 6:15 p.m.
Gaming Unplugged*
Kids July 8 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 9 at 2 p.m.
Tiny Art Show
All Ages
Larry The Snake Guy
July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
All Ages July 12 at 2 p.m.
Playtime
Birth-PreK
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
July 14 at 10 a.m.
All Ages July 16 at 2 p.m.
Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting
Adults July 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Learn Filipino Folk Dance* Teens, Adults July 19 at 2 p.m.
Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults July 21 at 6 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages July 22 at 10 a.m.
Infuse Your Moves*
Kids
Artist Take-Home Kit
All Ages June 2-6, July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, All Day
Creation Station! Collaborative Art Table
All Ages June 4-17, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages
July 22 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective
All Ages July 23 at 2 p.m.
Clothed Figure Drawing* Teens, Adults July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Vinyl Record & Art Night Teens, Adults July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
June 4 at 10 a.m.
Summer Reading Kickoff Event All Ages June 4 at 11 a.m.
Color Me Puzzled Teens, Adults
Puzzle Swap Teens, Adults
June 8 at 2 p.m.
June 8 at 2 p.m.
Artist Take-Home Kit: Alexander Calder
All Ages June 9-13, All Day
Rocket Readers June 9, 16, 23, 30 and Kids July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Personal Finance Coach Teens, Adults June 9 and July 21 at 5 p.m.
Tuesdays Together June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8 Birth-PreK, Kids 15, 22, 29 at 10 a.m.
Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile Birth-PreK June 10 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble All Ages June 11 at 10 a.m.
Colorful Crafternoon!
All Ages June 11, 25 and July 9, 23 at 2 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs Kids June 12 and July 10 at 4 p.m.
Cheek Facepainting* Teens June 12 at 5 p.m.
The Art of Philippine Weaving* Kids June 13 at 2 p.m.
Larry The Snake Guy
All Ages June 14 at 10 a.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages June 17 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella"
All Ages June 18 at 10 a.m.
Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along! Create, Craft & Chat! Kids, Teens, Adults June 18 and July 2, 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance
All Ages June 20 at 2 p.m.
Color Our World: Relating to the Work of Edgar Heap of Birds*
Adults June 21 at 2 p.m.
Art Book Bundles*
All Ages June 23-29, All Day
Bethany Book Club
Adults June 24 and July 29 at 11 a.m.
Color Your Canvas* Teens, Adults June 24 at 6 p.m.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Adults June 24 and July 22 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 25 at 10 a.m.
Clown Antics*
All Ages June 27 at 2 p.m.
Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults June 28 at 2 p.m.
Artist Take-Home Kit: Ed Ruscha
All Ages June 30-July 3, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 2 at 10 a.m.
Fiber Arts Group/Craft Along!
Kids, Teens, Adults July 2 and 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department
Adults July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10 a.m.
Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department (Screenings)
Adults July 3 at 10 a.m.
Make a Comic Book Character*
Kids July 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Turn Your Idea Into a Comic* Teens July 10 at 5 p.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults July 12 at 2 p.m.
Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC! Teens, Adults July 13 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 16 at 10 a.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids July 17 at 2 p.m.
Camp Cuddles-Art Adventure! Stuffed Animal Camp* Birth-PreK, Kids July 17 at 3 p.m.
Mini Make & Paint*
Teens
July 17 and 24 at 6 p.m.
How to Enter the State Fair Creative Arts Contests! Teens, Adults July 19 at 11 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective
All Ages July 23 at 10 a.m.
Magic Show!
Kids
July 24 at 2 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"*
All Ages
MESStival
All Ages
Capitol
Hill Library
July 26 at 10 a.m.
July 26 at 2 p.m.
Decorate a Water Bottle Take-Home Kit
Teens, Adults
June 2-8, All Day
Summer Feeding Program June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23,27, 30
Kids, Teens and July 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 at 11 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages
Indigenous Gardening
Teens, Adults
June 5 at 2 p.m.
June 5 at 6 p.m.
How to Make a Monster with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation
Teens
The Caring Van Visit
All Ages
June 9 at 2 p.m.
June 10 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages June 12 at 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Comic Strip* All Ages June 12 at 6 p.m.
BIPOC Book Club: "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler*
Adults
June 16 at 6 p.m.
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Kids*
Kids
June 17 at 2 p.m.
Spice Your Life: Colorful Spices Take-Home Kit
Teens, Adults June 23-27, All Day
Color Your Canvas Teens
Larry The Snake Guy*
June 23 at 2 p.m.
All Ages June 24 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" All Ages June 26 at 2 p.m.
Choctaw Library Capitol Hill Library,
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults*
Teens, Adults
June 26 at 6 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf" All Ages June 28 at 2 p.m.
Mid-Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
All Ages June 28 at 2 p.m.
Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens June 30 at 2 p.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips
July 1 at 2 p.m.
All Ages July 3 at 2 p.m.
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages July 3 at 6 p.m.
Tiny Art Refrigerator Magnets Take-Home Kit
All Ages July 7-11, All Day
Vinta Boat Storytime and Mosaic Painting*
Birth-PreK July 8 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 10 at 2 p.m.
Color Our World: Teens & Adults with OKCMOA Teens, Adults July 10 at 6 p.m.
Gelli Printing*
All Ages July 15 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages July 17 at 2 p.m.
Crochet Night Meet Up Teens, Adults July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
License Plate Design Take-Home Kit
All Ages July 21-25, All Day
Bad Art Day
Teens
July 21 at 2 p.m.
BIPOC BOOK CLUB -"The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez*
Adults
Balloon Art for Beginners*
All Ages
July 21 at 6 p.m.
July 22 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 24 at 2 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages July 29 at 2 p.m.
June Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults June 1, All Day
Design and 3D Print* Kids, Teens June 2, 16, 30 and July 14, 28 at 3 p.m.
Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning Teens, Adults June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7 p.m.
Toddler Storytime June 3, 10, 17, 24 and Birth-PreK and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime June 3, 10, 17, 24 and Birth-PreK July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Teens
June 3,17 and July 1,15 at 2:30 p.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
June 4 at 3 p.m.
Nature's Palette with Science Museum Oklahoma* Teens June 5 at 3 p.m.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons Teens, Adults June 5, July 3 and 17 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Color Our World: Adults with OKCMOA*
Adults June 7 at 2 p.m.
Page Turners*
Adults June 8 and July 6 at 2 p.m.
Kids Coding Club* Kids, Teens June 9, 23 and July 7, 21 at 3 p.m.
Color Your Canvas Adults June 10 at 6 p.m.
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance All Ages June 11 at 3 p.m.
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens* Teens, Adults June 12 at 3 p.m.
Indigenous Gardening Teens, Adults June 12 at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Escaping the Artist's Attic with Science Museum Oklahoma Adults
June 17 at 6 p.m.
Chalk Art Contest
All Ages June 18 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Early Birds for 4-5 Year Olds
Birth-PreK, Adults
Larry The Snake Guy
June 21 at 9:30 a.m.
All Ages June 21 at 11 a.m.
Beginning Viking Wire Weaving Part One*
Adults June 21 at 2 p.m.
LEGO Club
Kids
Lemonade Lounge
Teens
June 25 and July 30 at 3 p.m.
June 26 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"
All Ages June 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Beginning Viking Wire Weaving PART TWO*
Adults June 28 at 2 p.m.
July Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults
Family Button Painting
July 1, All Day
All Ages July 2 at 3 p.m.
How to Make a Monster with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation*
Teens July 3 at 3 p.m.
Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts
Teens, Adults July 5 at 10 a.m.
Painting with Wool with Oklahoma Contemporary*
Adults July 5 and 17 at 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Comic Strip*
All Ages July 9 at 3 p.m.
Color Our World: Teens with OKCMOA Teens July 10 at 3 p.m.
Faux Cloisonne Bookmarks*
Adults July 10 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Scrub Club - Keeping Germs at Bay
Kids July 16 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
DIY Sketchbooks*
Adults July 19 at 2 p.m.
Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary*
Adults July 22 at 6 p.m.
Gamefest Kids
Clown Antics*
All Ages
July 23 at 3 p.m.
July 24 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens
July 31 at 3 p.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults July 31 at 7 p.m.
Del City Library
Summer Reading Kickoff: Color Our World!*
All Ages June 1 at 2 p.m.
DHS Resource Help June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Adults July 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Library Tapestry: Sun Prints
All Ages June 2-16, All Day
License Plate Design Take-Home Kit*
All Ages June 3, All Day
Storytime*
Birth-PreK June 3, 17 and July 1, 15 at 10 a.m.
Indigenous Gardening* Teens, Adults June 3 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 4 at 10 a.m.
Teen Game Night Teens June 5 and July 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Juneteenth Gardening All Ages June 6-18, All Day
OKC Mobile Market
All Ages June 6, 20 and July 18 at 9:30 a.m.
The Shelf Watch Book Club*
Adults June 7 at 10 a.m.
The Writers Room*
Adults June 7 at 2 p.m.
Escaping the Artist's Attic with Science Museum Oklahoma*
Adults June 7 at 2 p.m.
Edgar Heap of Birds: Gelli Art*
All Ages June 9 at 6 p.m.
Art Time*
Birth-PreK June 10 and July 8 at 10 a.m.
Del City Library, cont'd
Color Science in Storytelling with Science Museum
Oklahoma*
Adults
June 10 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 11 at 10 a.m.
Magic the Gathering for Beginners*
Kids, Teens June 14 , 28 and July 12, 26 at 2 p.m.
Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC!*
Teens, Adults June 15 at 3 p.m.
Torn Paper Collage Take-Home Kit
All Ages June 17, All Day
Drawing Dynamic Anatomy with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation*
Teens, Adults June 17 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 18 at 10 a.m.
Culture Crew - It's a "Weddle" Doll!*
All Ages June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Library Tapestry: Block Prints*
All Ages June 21 at 2 p.m.
Pokemon TCG League
Kids, Teens June 22 and July 20 at 3 p.m.
Spin Art with Kara Gardner*
Kids June 23 and July 22 at 6 p.m.
Book It: 100 Miles in 100 days!*
All Ages June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"
All Ages June 25 at 10 a.m.
Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Birth-PreK June 30 at 10 a.m.
Teen Paint and Pop!*
Teens June 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Nature Sun Prints-Take Home Kit
All Age July 1, All Day
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults*
Teens, Adults July 1 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips
All Ages July 2 at 10 a.m.
The Shelf Watch Book Club*
Adults July 5 at 10 a.m.
The Writers' Room*
Adults July 5 at 2 p.m.
Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks with Science Museum Oklahoma*
Teens
July 7 at 3 p.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults
July 8 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages July 9 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA*
Kids
Cheek Facepainting* Teens
July 11 at 2 p.m.
July 14 at 2 p.m.
Take Home Tuesday: Bleeding Tissue Paper* All Ages July 15, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!" All Ages July 16 at 10 a.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors* All Ages July 17 at 10 a.m.
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages July 17 at 2 p.m.
Balloon Art for Beginners* All Ages July 18 at 2 p.m.
Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Kids July 19 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 23 at 10 a.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf" All Ages July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
Color Your Canvas*
Adults
July 28 at 2 p.m.
July 29 at 6 p.m.
BattleBots* Kids, Teens July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Library
Teen Book Bag* Teens
Summer Reading Journal Teens, Adults
June 1-7, All Day
June 1-July 11 All Day
LGBTQ+ Art Showcase All Ages June 1-30, All Day
Summer Reading Kickoff Party* Kids June 1 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 3 at 2 p.m.
Oklahoma Butterfly Garden and Craft Kit*
Kids, Teens, Adults June 4-18, All Day
Preschool Paint & Play
Birth-PreK June 7 at 11 a.m.
Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond*
Kids June 8 and July 13 at 2 p.m.
Downtown Color Castle: Planetary Luminaries
Kids June 10 at 1 p.m. and June 13 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 10 at 2 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs*
Kids June 12 and July 10 at 4 p.m.
Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Birth-PreK June 14 at 11 a.m.
Metro Zine Fest 2025*
All Ages June 14 at Noon
Preserving Oklahoma History with the Oklahoma History App*
Adults June 15 at 3 p.m.
Lunch Bunch Book Club*
Adults June 17 and July 15 at 12 p.m.
Downtown Color Castle: The NATURE of Color!
Kids June 17 at 1 p.m. and June 20 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 17 at 2 p.m.
Make It Yours! A Sketchbook Creation Workshop* Teens, Adults June 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Downtown Color Castle: Rock Your Colors
Kids June 24 at 1 p.m. and June 27 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"
All Ages June 24 at 2 p.m.
Computer Keys: Navigating the Age of AI* Teens, Adults June 28 at 10 a.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids June 28 at 11 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips
All Ages July 1 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 8 at 2 p.m.
Clown Antics*
All Ages July 12 at 11 a.m.
Downtown Color Castle: Make Rainbow Lollipops with Modeling Clay*
Kids July 15 at 1 p.m. and July 18 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages July 15 at 2 p.m.
Computer Keys: Unlocking the Power of Generative AI* Teens, Adults July 19 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA*
Kids
Tin Foil Monoprint
July 19 at 11 a.m.
Kids July 22 at 1 p.m. and July 25 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 22 at 2 p.m.
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages
Edmond Library
July 26 at 1 p.m.
Storytime (Birth-PreK)* June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30
Birth-PreK and July 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Adults
June 3 and July 1 at 3 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session)*
Kids June 3, 17 and July 1, 15 at 6 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session)*
Kids June 3, 17 and July 1, 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors*
Adults June 4 at 2 p.m.
Tales from the Silver Screen: Seven Samurai (1954)/ A Bug's Life (1998)
Adults June 4 at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 5 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Drawing Dynamic Anatomy with Oklahoma
Comic Arts Foundation*
Teens
How to Enter the Fair
June 5 at 2 p.m.
Adults June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Family Dance Party!
Birth-PreK, Kids June 6 and July 18 at 10 a.m.
Storytime (Birth-PreK)*
Birth-PreK June 7, 14, 21 and July 5, 12, 19 at 10 a.m.
Author Visit: Ghazi Rayan MD
Adults June 7 at 11 a.m.
Edmond Library, cont'd
LEGO Block Party*
Kids June 7 and July 5 at 3 p.m.
Game On! Adult Game Day
Adults June 8 at 2 p.m.
Fingerpaint Your World (Adults & Teens)*
Teens, Adults June 9 at 6 p.m.
Story & Craft: Faux Stained Glass Art*
Kids June 10 at 3 p.m.
Clown Antics*
Kids June 11 at 2 p.m.
Chess Club*
Kids, Teens June 11, 25 and July 9, 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 12 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Anime Club: One Piece*
Teens June 12 at 2 p.m.
Period OKC Packing Party*
Teens, Adults June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Musictime for Babies*
Birth-PreK June 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Musictime for Children (Ages 2-5)*
Birth-PreK June 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Tornado Alley Disc Dogs!
Kids
Book Bunch Book Club
June 14 at 11 a.m.
Adults June 14 and July 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"*
Kids June 15 at 2 p.m.
AI Aware: Navigating the Digital Landscape
Adults June 16 at 12 p.m.
Make a Comic Book Character*
Kids June 18 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Little Hands Art*
Birth-PreK June 20 at 10 a.m.
Community Fiber Arts Group*
Adults June 21 and July 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Do You Believe in Magic? Magic Show with Joe Coover! Kids June 21 at 2 p.m.
Playtime (Birth-PreK)* June 23, 24 and July 21, 22
Birth-PreK at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Color Your World: Growing Your Visual Library*
Teens, Adults
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
June 23 at 6 p.m.
June 24 at 2 p.m.
Five Senses of Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Birth-PreK June 25 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" All Ages June 26 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Turn Your Idea Into a Comic* Teens June 26 at 2 p.m.
Sensory Storytime* Birth-PreK, Kids June 26 and July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Larry The Snake Guy Kids
Playtime (Birth-PreK)*
June 27 at 10 a.m.
Birth-PreK June 28 at July 26 at 10 a.m.
Genealogy 101
Adults June 28 and July 26 at 10 a.m.
Jed Castles' Weather Camp All Ages June 28 at 2 p.m.
Sound Bath Meditation*
Adults June 30 at 7 p.m. and July 27 at 2 p.m.
Scrub Club - Keeping Germs at Bay Kids July 2 at 2 p.m.
Tales from the Silver Screen: The Taming of the Shrew (1967)/ 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Adults July 2 at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips All Ages July 3 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens July 3 at 2 p.m.
Adults July 7 at 6 p.m.
Puzzle Palooza
All Ages July 5 at 2 p.m.
Creativity in Full Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Kids July 8 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 10 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Anime Club: Frieren* Teens
Get Gardening: Sensory Gardens*
July 10 at 2 p.m.
Adults July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Vinta Boat Storytime and Mosaic Painting* Kids July 11 at 10 a.m.
Boomwhacker Fun!*
Kids July 12 at 2 p.m.
Color Our World: Adults with OKCMOA*
Adults July 14 at 6 p.m.
Nature Play: Mud Day!
Birth-PreK, Kids
July 16 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages July 17 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
It's Okay to be Blue: Understanding the Five Stages of Grief* Adults July 17 at 2 p.m.
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults* Teens, Adults July 17 at 2 p.m.
Berry-licious: Preserving the Sweet Colors of the Season* Teens, Adults July 19 at 2 p.m
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance
All Ages July 21 at 6 p.m.
Story & Craft: Printmaking*
Kids July 22 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 24 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Dungeons and Dragons New Players' Academy with the Kobold Lounge* Kids, Teens July 24 at 2 p.m.
Budding Botanists: Let's Get Growing!*
Kids July 26 at 2 p.m.
Mad Science: Artsplosion!
Kids July 29 at 2 p.m.
Chess Club for Adults!*
Adults July 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Cheek Facepainting*
Teens July 31 at 2 p.m.
Harrah Library
June Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults June 2, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages June 2 at 1 p.m.
Marble Run: Build and Race Kids, Teens June 5 at 3:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 9 at 1 p.m.
Game-Fest Kids, Teens, Adults June 12 and July 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Jewelry Crafting - Captured Marble Necklaces*
Adults
June 14 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella"
All Ages June 16 at 1 p.m.
Whodunit Mystery Book Club
Adults June 17 and July 15 at 1 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 23 at 1 p.m.
LEGO Club
Kids, Teens
June 26 and July 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Balloon Art for Beginners*
All Ages
June 30 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages June 30 at 1 p.m.
July Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults July 1, All Day
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids July 7 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 7 at 1 p.m.
Jewelry Crafting: Plastic Flowers*
Adults July 12 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages July 14 at 1 p.m.
Painting Plaster Art Kids, Teens July 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages July 21 at 1 p.m.
Jones Library
June Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults
Knitters Circle
Adults
June 2, All Day
June 3,17 and July 8, 22 at 6 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs
Kids June 4, 18 and July 2, 30 at 4 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages June 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Game Night Kids, Teens, Adults June 5 and July 3, 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Storytime
Birth-PreK
June 6, 27 and July 11, 25 at 10 a.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids June 11 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Vinta Boat Storytime and Mosaic Painting*
Birth-PreK June 13 at 10 a.m.
Jones Book Club
Adults June 24 and July 22 at 10 a.m.
Indigenous Gardening
Teens, Adults June 24 at 6 p.m.
Make Your Own Comic Strip*
All Ages June 25 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Seed Library
Teens, Adults June 30 and July 31 at 9 a.m.
July Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults July 1, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary*
Adults July 15 at 6 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages July 16 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Larry The Snake Guy
All Ages July 18 at 10 a.m.
Color Your Canvas
Adults July 19 at 2 p.m.
Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance
Kids July 23 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective
All Ages July 24 at 10:30 a.m.
June Scavenger Hunt
All Ages
June Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults June 2, All Day
June 2 at 9 a.m.
Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids June 4, 20 and July 2, 18 at 10 a.m.
Balloon Art for Beginners* All Ages June 10 at 6 p.m.
Indigenous Gardening Teens, Adults June 17 at 6 p.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!* Kids June 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Vinta Boat Storytime and Mosaic Painting* Birth-PreK June 27 at 10:30 a.m.
July Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults July 1, All Day
July Scavenger Hunt
All Ages July 5, All Day
Scrub Club - Keeping Germs at Bay Kids July 11 at 11 a.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
Kids July 16 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA Kids July 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Midwest City Library
Summer Reading Kick Off All Ages June 2, All Day
Storytime June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Birth-PreK July 7, 21, 28 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Larry The Snake Guy* All Ages June 2 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 2 at 2 p.m.
Total Wellness
Adults June 3 at 5:15 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Parachute Play
Birth-PreK June 4 and July 2 at 10 a.m.
Tie and Dye*
Adults
June 4 at 6 p.m.
Anime Movie Night* Teens June 5 and July 3 at 4:30 p.m.
Guided Acrylic Painting: Colorful Guitar* Teens June 7 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 9 at 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Comic Strip*
All Ages June 10 at 3 p.m.
Make a Comic Book Character*
Kids June 10 at 5 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Pretend Playhouse
Birth-PreK
History of Tarot*
June 11 and July 9 at 10 a.m.
Adults June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Needle Felt Painting*
Teens June 12 at 5 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons: Dragon*
Adults June 14, 28 and July 12, 26 10 a.m.
Puzzle Races: Colorful Dogs*
Adults June 14 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 16 at 2 p.m.
Summer Crafternoon
All Ages June 18 at 2 p.m.
Juneteenth Trivia*
Adults June 18 at 6 p.m.
Wildlife Walks*
All Ages June 21 and July 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"
All Ages June 23 at 2 p.m.
Rock Painting*
All Ages June 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Sensory Stations
Birth-PreK June 25 and July 23 at 10 a.m.
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance
All Ages June 25 at 2 p.m.
The DIY Collective*
Adults June 25 and July 30 at 6 p.m.
Epoxy Resin Art*
Teens June 26 at 5 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips
All Ages June 30 at 2 p.m.
Pokemon Club*
Kids, Teens June 30 and July 28 at 4:30 p.m.
DIY Tier Cupcake Stands*
Adults
Guided Acrylic Painting: Fireworks*
Summer Book Subscription*
Adults
July 2 at 6 p.m.
Teens July 5 at 2 p.m.
July 7, All Day
Top This! Magical Color Spinner Take Home Kit
Kids
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages
Snail Mail*
Kids
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
Eat the Rainbow*
All Ages
Balloon Art for Beginners*
All Ages
Perler Bead Workshop* Teens
July 7-14, All Day
July 7 at 2 p.m.
July 8 at 4 p.m.
July 9 at 10 a.m.
July 9 at 6 p.m.
July 10 at 10 a.m.
July 10 at 5 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!" All Ages July 14 at 2 p.m.
Creativity in Full Color with Science Museum Oklahoma Kids July 16 at 2 p.m.
Indigenous Gardening Teens, Adults
July 16 at 6 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors All Ages
July 17 at 2 p.m.
Cookie Decorating with Pina's Cakery* Teens
July 17 at 5 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages
Sock Puppets
Kids
Black Light Painting*
Adults
July 21 at 2 p.m.
July 22 at 4 p.m.
July 23 at 6 p.m.
Gaming Night* Teens July 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Puzzle Races: Frosty Treats*
Adults
Way Fun Wednesday: Open Play
Birth-PreK
Scrub Club, Keeping Germs at Bay Kids
Make Your Own Soap*
Teens
July 26 at 10 a.m.
July 30 at 10 a.m.
July 30 at 3 p.m.
July 31 at 5 p.m.
June Mindfulness Journal
Teens, Adults June 3, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 4 at 2 p.m.
Community Room June 6, 13, 20, 27 and Teens, Adults July 11, 18, 25 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 11 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 18 at 2 p.m.
Escaping the Artist's Attic with Science Museum
Oklahoma Adults June 21 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"
All Ages June 25 at 2 p.m.
July Mindfulness Journal
Teens, Adults July 1, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips
All Ages July 2 at 2 p.m.
Honor Song: Torn Collage Take Home Kit
Kids July 5-31, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 9 at 2 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"*
All Ages July 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages July 16 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 23 at 2 p.m.
Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)* June 3, 10, 17
Birth-PreK and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)* June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 Birth-PreK July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 22, 23, 29, 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Rubber Duckie Fashion Show* Kids, Teens, Adults June 3 at 2 p.m.
Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)* June 4, 11, 18 and Birth-PreK July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Quilling Workshop* Adults June 4 and July 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)*
Birth-PreK June 5, 12 and July 3, 10, 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Balloon Art for Beginners* Teens
Library Helpers (Ages 7-10)*
Color Our World - Community Art Project
All Ages June 1-30, All Day
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf" All Ages June 1 at 3 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs Kids June 2, 16 and July 7, 21 at 4 p.m.
Wanderlust Travel Series: Natural Wonders of the World* Adults June 2 at 6:30 p.m.
June 5 at 6 p.m.
Kids June 6 at 2 p.m.
All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation
Birth-PreK, Kids June 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages June 7 at 2 p.m.
Mini Fridge Art - Take Home Kit*
Teens, Adults June 9-15, All Day
OKC Fire Department Presents: Fire Safety for Little Kids* Kids June 9 at 10 a.m.
Scrub Club - Keeping Germs at Bay (Ages 5-12) Kids June 10 at 2 p.m.
Colorful Science Experiments (Ages 5-12)*
Kids June 10 at 6 p.m.
Needle Felting: Succulents*
Adults June 11 at 6 p.m.
Color Our World: Teens with OKCMOA*
Teens June 12 at 6 p.m.
Yoga*
Adults June 13, and July 11 at 4 p.m.
How to Enter Projects for the State Fair*
Adults June 14 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble All Ages June 14 at 2 p.m.
Pink Pony Club: Pride Celebration!* Teens June 15 at 2 p.m.
Wanderlust Travel Series: Art Museums of the World*
Adults June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Make a Comic Book Character (Ages 5-12)*
Kids
Cooking with Herbs*
Adults
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime*
June 17 at 2 p.m.
June 18 at 6 p.m.
Birth-PreK June 20 at 10 a.m.
Summer Solstice Party*
Teens June 20 at 2 p.m.
Toddler Playtime: Summer is Here!*
Birth-PreK June 21 at 10 a.m.
Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club*
Teens, Adults June 21 at 2 p.m. and July 24 at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella"
All Ages June 21 at 2 p.m.
Puzzle Race!*
Adults June 22 at 2 p.m.
Bad Art Night: Patriotic Painting*
Adults June 23 at 6 p.m.
Music Time* June 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Birth-PreK June 25 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Nature Mosaics (Ages 5-12)*
Kids June 24 at 2 p.m.
Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary*
Adults June 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Drawing Dynamic Anatomy with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation*
Teens June 26 at 6 p.m.
Cardio Dance Class*
Adults
June 27 and July 25 at 4 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 28 at 2 p.m.
Superhero Trivia and Crafts (Ages 5-12)*
Kids June 29 at 3 p.m.
Pride Month Special: Who am I? A Zine for me!*
Teens, Adults June 30 at 6 p.m.
Community Book Reviews - Self-Directed Program
All Ages July 1-31, All Day
Let's Trade! (Ages 5-12)
Kids July 1 at 2 p.m.
Crafternoon Fun!*
Kids, Adults
Art Exploration*
Birth-PreK
July 2 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 5 at 2 p.m.
Wanderlust Travel Series: Food, Food, Food*
Adults
Building Block Party (Ages 5-12)
Kids
Sourdough 101*
Adults
July 5 at 10 a.m.
July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
July 8 at 2 p.m.
July 9 at 6 p.m.
Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens
Sharpie-Dyed Bucket Hats* Teens
July 10 at 6 p.m.
July 11 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages
July 12 at 2 p.m.
Colorful Rocks: OK Rock Club Presentation & DIY Pet Rocks (Ages 5-12)* Kids
July 13 at 3 p.m.
OKC Fire Department Presents - CPR - Hands Only*
Kids, Teens, Adults
July 14 at 10 a.m.
Colorful Flowers: Arts & Crafts (Ages 5-12)*
Kids
Crafting Christmas in July*
Adults
Turn Your Idea Into a Comic* Teens
July 15 at 2 p.m.
July 16 at 6 p.m.
July 17 at 6 p.m.
Toddler Playtime: All Things Blue* Birth-PreK July 19 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages
Pink Pony Club* Teens
Squish Paintings, Take Home Kit*
Birth-PreK
July 19 at 2 p.m.
July 20 at 2 p.m.
July 21-27, All Day
Wanderlust Travel Series: Under the Sea*
Adults July 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors (Ages 5 & up)
All Ages
Tween Spa Party (8-12)*
Kids
July 22 at 2 p.m.
July 22 at 6 p.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Adults July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Locker Lamps* Teens
July 25 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective
All Ages
July 26 at 2 p.m.
Adding A Rainbow of Vegetables to Your Diet Adults
July 27 at 2 p.m.
Edgar Heap of Birds Inspired Collage Art (Ages 3-12) Kids
Bad Art Night: Ink Art: Beach Scene* Adults
Clown Antics (Ages 5-12)* Kids
World Embroidery Day*
Kids, Teens, Adults
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages
July 28 at 2 p.m.
July 28 at 6 p.m.
July 29 at 2 p.m.
July 30 at 6 p.m.
July 31 at 6 p.m.
Ralph Ellison Library
Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt
All Ages
Pokemon Pompoms Take Home Kit
Kids, Teens
June 1-30, All Day
June 1-9, All Day
Father's Day Card Decorating & Mini Tool Box Painting*
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Summer Meal
June 1 at 1 p.m.
June 2-6, 9, 11-13, 16-18, 20
Birth-PreK 23-27, 30 and July 1-3, 7, 9-11, Kids, Teens 14-18, 21-25, 28-31at Noon
Summer Reading Kickoff!
All Ages
June 2 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages
June 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Drawing Dynamic Anatomy with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation*
Teens
Game Day
June 3 at 5 p.m.
June 4, 12, 17, 25 and Kids, Teens July 2, 9, 16, 23 at 2 p.m.
Ralph Ellison LEGO Club
June 4, 18 at 6 p.m.
All Ages June 7 and July 5 at 2 p.m., July 2, 16 at 6 p.m.
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages June 5 at 2 p.m.
Yarn Painting Party* Kids, Teens, Adults
June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Kids
June 6 at 3 p.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA Kids
June 7 at 3 p.m.
Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC! Teens, Adults June 8 at 3 p.m.
Juneteenth Take Home Kit
All Ages
June 9-15, All Day
Aquarium Take Home Kit Kids June 9-15, All Day
Yoga for Kids*
Kids
Evening Story Time*
June 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2 p.m.
June 9, 23, 30 and Birth-PreK July 14, 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Colorful Clay Creations*
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens June 11 at 2:30 p.m.
Ralph Ellison Magic the Gathering Club Teens, Adults June 11 and July 9 at 6 p.m.
Colorful Clay Creations on Display Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens June 12-18, All Day
Pet Food Pantry All Ages June 13 and July 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Balloon Art for Beginners* All Ages June 13 at 3 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"* All Ages June 14 at Noon
License Plate Design Take Home Kit Teens, Adults June 16-22, All Day
Preserving Oklahoma History with the Black Living Legacy App* Kids, Teens, Adults June 16 at 6 p.m.
Evening Story Time--FREE PLAY Birth-PreK June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella" All Ages June 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Positive Parenting June 18, 25 and Teens, Adults July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 3 p.m.
How to Make a Monster! with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation* Teens, Adults June 18 at 4 p.m.
Perler Beads Kids, Teens June 20 at 2 p.m.
Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults*
Adults June 21 at 10 a.m.
Summer Scrapbooking Club*
Teens, Adults June 22 and July 27 at 3:30 p.m
Color Our World with Pinwheels Take Home Kit
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens June 23-30, All Day
Torn Paper Collage Take Home Kit
All Ages
June 23-30, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks with Science Museum Oklahoma*
Teens
June 24 at 3 p.m.
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance
All Ages June 24 at 7 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages June 26 at 2 p.m.
Indigenous Gardening Teens, Adults
Children Reading to Dogs
June 26 at 6 p.m.
Birth-PreK, Kids June 26 and July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Infuse Your Moves
Kids
STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon
June 27 at 2 p.m.
Kids June 28 and July 26 at 2 p.m.
BattleBots & Chill
Kids, Teens June 29 at 3 p.m. and July 25 at 2:30 p.m.
The Urban Poets Teens, Adults
June 30 and July 28 at 6 p.m.
OKC Metro Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
All Ages July 1-31, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Inspiration Rocks! Kids, Teens July 1 at 3 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons Session 0*
Adults July 6 at 3 p.m.
Squiggly Pens Passive Activity
All Ages July 7-13, All Day
Evening Story Time--Free Play* Birth-PreK July 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages July 8 at 10:30 a.m.
EDGAR HEAP OF BIRDS: Gelli Printing for Kids* Kids
Scrub Club - Keeping Germs at Bay Kids
Gaming Unplugged* Kids
Rainbow of Rocks!* Kids
July 8 at 3 p.m.
July 10 at 3 p.m.
July 11 at 2 p.m.
July 12 at 2 p.m.
Embroidery with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults July 13 at 1 p.m.
Yarn Coasters Take Home Kit Teens, Adults July 14-20, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages July 15 at 10:30 a.m.
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults* Teens, Adults July 15 at 6 p.m.
Painting with Wool with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Computer Class: The Basics* Teens, Adults July 17 at 1 p.m.
Computer Help in the Goodwill Mobile Van Teens, Adults July 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Stained Glass Windows Kids July 17 at 3 p.m.
Seed Swap* Kids, Teens, Adults
July 18 at 3 p.m.
Oklahoma Originals: Ralph Waldo Ellison* Kids July 19 at 10 a.m.
Nature Sun Prints- Take Home Kit All Ages July 21-27, All Day
Paper Plate School Bus Take Home Kit Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens July 21-28, All Day
Super Tasters Kids
July 21 at 3 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective All Ages July 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Color Your Canvas Kids
Pet Rocks Kids, Teens
July 22 at 2 p.m.
July 24 at 2 p.m.
Color Our World: Teens & Adults with OKCMOA Teens, Adults July 24 at 6 p.m.
Roy G. Biv's Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma Birth-PreK July 28 at 2 p.m.
Ralph Ellison Library, cont'd
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults
July 29 at 6 p.m.
Vinta Boat Storytime and Mosaic Painting*
Birth-PreK July 30 at 3 p.m.
Cool Off with Fresh Fruit: Freezing & Dehydrating* Teens, Adults July 31 at 3 p.m.
Southern Oaks Library
Juneteenth Display
All Ages June 1-30, All Day
Children Reading to Dogs* June 1 and July 27 at 2 p.m.
Kids and June 24 and July 22 at 6 p.m
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Cozy Mystery Readers Club*
Adults June 2 and July 7 at 1 p.m.
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)*
Adults June 3, 5, 17, 24 and July 1, 3 at 9 a.m.
Cosplay for Beginners*
All Ages June 3, 17 and July 1, 15, 29 at 3 p.m.
Child Development and Autism Screening*
Birth-PreK June 4 at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Beginners Line Dancing* June 4, 11, 18, 25 and Adults July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1 p.m.
Summer Reading Buddies
June 4, 11, 18, 25 and Kids July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Summer Bash Video Game Night
Kids, Teens June 4 at 6 p.m.
Animation Society*
Teens, Adults June 5 and July 10 at 4:30 p.m.
Toddlerobics*
Birth-PreK June 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages June 7 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community
All Ages June 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Southern Oaks Book Club*
Adults June 10 and July 8 at 11:30 a.m.
Fiber Arts Club
Teens, Adults June 10, 24 and July 8, 22 at 6 p.m.
Gaming Unplugged*
Kids
Southern Oaks Chess Club*
June 12 at 2 p.m.
All Ages June 13 and 27 at 5 p.m.
Gardening Through the Heat
Adults
Summer Plant Swap
Adults
Balloon Art for Beginners*
All Ages
Art with Magazines* Adults
June 14 at 10 a.m.
June 14 at 11 a.m.
June 14 at 2 p.m.
June 15 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Southern Oaks 50 Year Anniversary Celebration*
All Ages June 16 at 2 p.m.
Juneteenth Video Game Night
Kids, Teens
Summer Solstice Kit*
June 18 at 6 p.m.
All Ages June 21-27, All Day
Watercolor Coasters
All Ages June 21 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" All Ages June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance Kids June 24 at 2 p.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors All Ages June 26 at 10 a.m.
Color Your Canvas* Kids June 26 at 2 p.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA* Kids June 28 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips All Ages June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Indigenous Gardening Teens, Adults June 30 at 6 p.m.
Fifth of July Non-Explosive Fireworks! All Ages July 5 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages July 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Scrub Club, Keeping Germs at Bay* Kids July 8 at 3 p.m.
Freedom Celebration Video Game Night Kids, Teens July 9 at 6 p.m.
Infuse Your Moves: Kids Program*
Kids
July 10 at 2 p.m.
Filipino Martial Arts and Dance Performance
All Ages
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages
July 12 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages July 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Clown Antics*
All Ages
UV Resin Fun*
Adults
Playtime & Stories*
Birth-PreK
Minecraft Meetup*
Kids
June 4 at 10 a.m.
Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks with Science Museum
Oklahoma*
Teens
Music with Ginger*
July 17 at 2 p.m.
July 17 at 6 p.m.
July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
July 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"*
All Ages July 19 at 2 p.m.
Vintage Swing Dance Lesson with SwingoutOKC! Teens, Adults
July 20 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera
All Ages July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Super Tasters: Kids Program*
Kids
Pop and Paint*
Adults
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
Parachute Play*
Birth-PreK
Summer Chill Out*
All Ages
July 24 at 2 p.m.
July 24 at 6 p.m.
July 25 at 4 p.m.
July 26 at 10:30 a.m.
End of Summer Video Game Night Kids, Teens
July 26 at 2 p.m.
July 30 at 6 p.m.
Baby Storytime
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Birth-PreK July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m.
Storytime
June 3, 10, 17, 24 and Birth-PreK July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA*
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs
June 3 at 2 p.m.
Kids June 3, 17 and July 1, 15 at 3:30 p.m.
June 4 at 2 p.m.
Birth-PreK June 5 and July 3 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars
All Ages June 5 at 2 p.m.
Chess Club June 6, 13, 20, 27 and All Ages July 11, 18, 25 at 4 p.m.
Comfortable Camping Matinee
Kids June 7 at 1 p.m.
Teen Take & Make Lit Kit* Teens June 10 and July 8, All Day
Summer Light in a Jar Take-Home Kit*
Adults June 10, All Day
Larry The Snake Guy
All Ages June 10 at 2 p.m.
Tots Thursdays June 12, 26 and Birth-PreK, Kids July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 12 at 2 p.m.
Village Book Club
Adults June 12 and July 17 at 4 p.m.
Knitty Committee
All Ages June 14 and July 12 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World: Adults with OKCMOA*
Adults June 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Adult Coloring Group
Adults June 14, 28 and July 12, 26 at 3 p.m.
Visible Mending with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens June 18 at 2 p.m.
Bricks and Books*
Kids June 24 and July 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Color Our World: Teens with OKCMOA* Teens June 25 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 26 at 2 p.m.
Color Science in Storytelling with Science Museum
Oklahoma*
Adults June 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Cheek Facepainting*
Teens July 2 at 2 p.m.
The Village Library, cont'd
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Emotion in Motion"
All Ages July 3 at 2 p.m.
Sunshine Prints Take-Home Kit*
Adults
July 8, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages July 10 at 2 p.m.
Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance with Natural Grocers on Zoom*
Adults
Turn Your Idea Into a Comic* Teens
July 10 at 6 p.m.
July 16 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross All Ages July 17 at 2 p.m.
Needlefelted Sculptures with Oklahoma Contemporary* Teens, Adults July 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
July 22 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective
All Ages July 24 at 2 p.m.
Color Your Canvas*
Adults July 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Orchestra, Feat. "Peter and the Wolf"* All Ages July 29 at 2 p.m.
Warr Acres Library
Juneteenth Creative Writing Chapbook
Teens, Adults June 1-30, All Day
PRIDE Creative Writing Chapbooks
Teens, Adults June 1-30, All Day
June Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults June 1-30, All Day
Creative Writing Sunday* June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Adults July 13, 20, 27 at 3 p.m.
Take Home Kit- Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies
Kids June 2-7, All Day
S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)
Adults June 2 and July 7 at 10 a.m.
Warr Acres Library English Conversation Club
Adults June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 at 1 p.m.
Homeschool Parent Chats by the Fireplace
Adults
Balloon Art for Beginners*
June 2 and July 7 at 7 p.m.
All Ages June 3 at 2 p.m.
All Ages LEGO Build - Summertime! All Ages June 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Creative Writing Wednesday* June 4, 11, 18, 25 and Adults July 2, 16, 23, 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons*
Kids, Teens June 5,12 and July 10, 31 at 6 p.m.
Roy G. Biv's Lab with Science Museum Oklahoma*
Birth-PreK June 6 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS
All Ages June 6 at 3 p.m.
Butterfly Quilling*
Teens, Adults June 7 at 10 a.m.
June Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit
Kids, Teens, Adults June 7 at Noon
SUMMER STEM-Hydraulic Robots* Kids June 7 at 1 p.m.
Patriotic Art - Take Home Kit
All Ages June 9-14, All Day
Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance* Kids June 9 at 3 p.m.
The Art of Philippine Weaving - Teens/Adults* Teens, Adults June 10 at 6 p.m.
Larry The Snake Guy All Ages June 12 at 2 p.m.
Storytime
Birth-PreK, Kids June 13 and July 11at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Groovemeant Community All Ages June 13 at 3 p.m.
Watercolor Painting for Teens* Teens June 14 at 11 a.m.
Infuse Your Moves!* Kids June 16 at 10 a.m.
Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors
All Ages June 17 at 10 a.m.
Mindful Skills - Miniature Art Replicas*
Teens, Adults June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Sand Painting
Birth-PreK, Kids June 18 at 10 a.m.
Art Time
Birth-PreK June 20 and July 18 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
All Ages June 20 at 3 p.m.
Family Art Time
Kids
June 21 at 2 p.m.
Painting with Wool with Oklahoma Contemporary*
Adults
YMCA-Jump & Shout!
July Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit
Kids, Teens, Adults
Seashell Ornaments - Take Home Kit
All Ages
June 24 at 6 p.m.
Birth-PreK, Kids June 25 and July 23 at 9 a.m.
Job Skills Success Workshop*
Adults
Dried Flower Art*
Teens, Adults
Playtime
Birth-PreK
June 26 at 2 p.m.
June 26 at 6 p.m.
June 27 and July 25 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"
All Ages June 27 at 3 p.m.
LEGO Club
Kids
July Mindfulness Journal
Teens, Adults
June 28 and July 26 at 2 p.m.
July Creative Writing Chapbook
All Ages
July 1-31, All Day
July 1-31, All Day
Color Our World: Kids with OKCMOA*
Kids July 1 at 2 p.m.
Honor Song Warr Acres Community Art Tapestry
Teens, Adults July 1 at 6 p.m.
Paint & Popsicles
Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Book Box
Adults
Nature Sun Prints-Take Home Kit
All Ages
Take Home Kit-Mandala Tote Bags
Teens
Collage Creations
Birth-PreK, Kids
Family Fun Night
July 3 at 10 a.m.
July 5-25, All Day
July 7-15, All Day
July 7-12, All Day
July 8 at 2 p.m.
All Ages July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
SUMMER STEM - Make a Stop Motion Movie*
Kids, Teens
July 12 at 10 a.m.
July 14-20, All Day
July 9 at 3 p.m.
SUMMER STEM - Make a Stop Motion Movie Part 2 Kids, Teens July 10 at 2 p.m.
Super Tasters!* Kids, Teens
Inspiration Rocks!* Kids
License Plate Design-Take Home Kit
Kids, Teens, Adults
Rainbow of Rocks!*
Kids
Sticker Stories
Kids
July 14 at 10 a.m.
July 15 at 2 p.m.
July 16,-23, All Day
July 16 at 3 p.m.
July 17 at 2 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Oklahoma!"
All Ages
July 18 at 3 p.m.
Edgar Heap of Birds: Gelli Art for Kids* Kids
July 19 at 2 p.m.
Scrub Club - Keeping Germs at Bay* Kids
Perler Bead Party Kids, Teens
July 21 at 3 p.m.
July 22 at 2 p.m.
Torn Paper Collage-Take Home Kit Kids, Teens, Adults July 24-31, All Day
Bleach Paint T-Shirts* Teens
July 24 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera All Ages
July 25 at 3 p.m.
Design a Journal Cover* Teens, Adults
Velvet & Scratch Art Adventure Birth-PreK, Kids
July 26 at 10 a.m.
July 29 at 2 p.m.
Mindful Skills - Needlepoint Landscape* Teens, Adults July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Watercolor Fun! Birth-PreK, Kids
Wright Library
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross
All Ages
July 11 at 3 p.m.
July 30 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars at Rodeo Cinema All Ages June 6 at 10 a.m.
Coffee for the Community Teens, Adults June 7 and July 5 from at 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Wright Library
Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) Family Fun Take Home Kit: Decorative Magnets*
All Ages June 10-14, All Day
Rainbow of Rocks at EmpowerOKC* Kids June 10 at 5 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble at Rodeo Cinema
All Ages June 13 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Lyric Theatre "Cinderella" at Rodeo Cinema
All Ages June 20 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World - June STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit* Kids, Teens June 24-28, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS at Rodeo Cinema
All Ages June 27 at 10 a.m.
Larry The Snake Guy*
All Ages July 8 at 5 p.m.
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera at Rodeo Cinema
All Ages July 11 at 10 a.m.
Color Our World - July STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit* Kids, Teens July 15-19, All Day
Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross at Rodeo Cinema
All Ages July 18 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Arts: RACE Dance Collective at Rodeo Cinema
All Ages July 25 at 10 a.m.
Become a Friends of the Library member by visiting supportmls. org/booksale Aug. 9-10 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. General Shopping Aug. 8 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Member Night
Hobby Arts & Crafts Building 3100 General Pershing Blvd., OKC Fairgrounds.
10:30 a.m. - Southern Oaks Library
1 p.m. - Harrah Senior Center, 19791 Summers Ave., Harrah OK, 73045
2 p.m. - Midwest City Library
TUESDAYS
10:30 a.m. - Ralph Ellison Library
2 p.m. - Almonte Library
2 p.m. - Downtown Library
WEDNESDAYS
10 a.m. - Bethany Library
10 a.m. - Del City Library
2 p.m. - Belle Isle Library
2 p.m. - Nicoma Park Library
THURSDAYS
10 a.m. & 11a.m. - Edmond Library
10:30 a.m. - Jones Library
2 p.m. - Capitol Hill Library
2 p.m. - The Village Library
FRIDAYS
10 a.m. - Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., OKC
10:30 a.m. - Choctaw
3 p.m. - Warr Acres Library
SATURDAYS (check schedule)
10 a.m. - Scissortail Park Farmers Market
2 p.m. - Northwest Library
PERFORMANCES BY:
• Sugar Free Allstars
• Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
• Lyric Theatre
• Lucas Ross
• Inspyral Circus
• Painted Sky Opera
• SMARTiPOPS
• RACE Dance Collective
• Clips and Hips
• Groovemeant Community
For full schedule, visit metrolibrary.org/neighborhoodarts
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MLS LIBRARIES
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