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Last month was an exciting one for our system. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Stockyards City Library and welcomed new faces during Library Card Sign-Up Month. I’m so grateful for the energy and engagement of our staff and supporters like you, and I can’t wait to carry that momentum into October.
On Oct. 13, our staff will take part in a Staff Development Day, a day set aside for training, collaboration and growth across the system. While our libraries will be closed to the public that day, please know this time is dedicated to improving the services and experiences we provide for our guests.
I can hardly believe we’re already stepping into October. The crispness of fall is in the air, and with it comes a full month of cultural celebrations, Halloween fun and new opportunities to connect at your local library.
This is my first official “spooky season” with the library system, and I can’t wait to see how things come alive. (There’s probably a zombie joke in there somewhere...)
We’re thrilled to continue celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with a vibrant lineup of programs from exploring the iconic art of Frida Kahlo to experiencing traditional Panamanian dances. These events honor the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. I’m proud to be part of a library and community that values cultural diversity and shared experiences.
If you’re in the mood for something spooky, we’ve got that too. Join us for Halloween Carnivals, Paranormal Fest, Spooktacular Storytimes and more. Children and adults alike can enjoy costume parades, themed events and plenty of fall fun across our branches.
October is also Archives Month, the perfect time to explore your roots and preserve your family’s history. Our experts are here to help with genealogy, heirloom preservation and managing your digital legacy through a series of engaging workshops. And remember, we’re always your go-to hub for genealogy and research all year ‘round, no matter what rabbit holes you find yourself exploring.
Here’s to a season of learning, celebration and community.
Warmly,
Jason F. Kuhl, MSLIS CEO, Metropolitan Library System
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Kuhl, MSLIS
Editors
Colby Ballard
Kelly Dexter
Zoe Elrod
Designer Marcie Jackson
Contributing Writers
Zoe Elrod
Marcie Jackson
Nell Johnson
Shelby Willbanks
Kristin Williamson
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4 Eighth Annual Paranormal Fest: Waning Moon
The annual Paranormal Fest returns on October 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with this year’s theme: “Waning Moon.” Enjoy a full day of spooky fun, including panels, crafts, an escape room, a film marathon and a vendor fair!
6 Genealogy
Explore your own family history, and learn how to trace your genealogy with help from Edmond Library staff!
7 Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month continues through October 15! Celebrate with take-home kits and events across our locations!
8 In Review
Looking for your next great read? Our staff recommends everything from the story of an unhoused teacher to Indigenous ghost stories. Read about a psychological horror story and a fun take on ghosts and Bigfoot from your favorite Buzzfeed duo.
10 Archives Month
Learn how to manage your personal archives, from family heirlooms to cell phone photos at these upcoming events.
11 October Events
Visit your local library this October for Halloween parties, spooky storytimes, dance classes and all kinds of crafting and learning activities.
17 Banned Books & "The Outsiders"
Banned Books Week is October 5–11! Celebrate with the Metropolitan Library System through exciting events, including book displays, a car show, a scavenger hunt, a readathon and a special talk all about “The Outsiders!”
OKC Philharmonic & Dolly Parton
The OKC Philharmonic is bringing Dolly’s music to the Symphony stage this November, and we’re joining in on the festivities!
Eighth ParanormalAnnualFest: Waning Moon
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator
The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library is set to host its eighth annual Paranormal Fest on Saturday, October 18, transforming the building into a hub of supernatural exploration and eerie fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s event, themed “Waning Moon,” promises a full day of activities for all ages — including panels, handson crafts, a spooky escape room and a family-friendly film marathon.
“It’s a full day of spine-tingling fun for all ages,” said Kim Ventrella, librarian and event organizer. “Whether you're a budding cryptozoologist, a future ghost hunter or just curious about the paranormal, we have something for everyone to explore at Paranormal Fest.”
Now in its eighth year, Paranormal Fest has become a popular fall tradition, attracting families, paranormal enthusiasts and curious visitors alike, blending eerie entertainment with interactive, educational experiences designed to spark the imagination.
One of the day’s highlights is the Vendor Fair, held in the library’s atrium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where guests can browse a selection of booths featuring local handmade oddities, metaphysical supplies, tarot readings and ghosthunting gear.
“Downstairs, we’ll have a mini vendor fair where visitors can stock up on spooky gifts and chat with local paranormal groups,” Ventrella said. “It’s a great chance to connect with the community and maybe even uncover a few ghost stories.”
Upstairs, the Friends Room on the fourth floor will host an all-day paranormal craft room, with projects for both children and adults.
“If you’re feeling crafty, we’ve got projects for everyone… creepy, cute and everything in between,” said Ventrella.
The fourth floor auditorium will also feature the Family Fright Movie Marathon, screening a series of eerie but ageappropriate films throughout the day. This year’s lineup includes:
MirrorMask (1 hr 45 min)
The Dark Crystal (1 hr 35 min)
The House at the End of the Street (1 hr 45 min)
Hungry Ghost Diner (1 hr 56 min)
be supervised by an accompanying adult. The interactive experience challenges participants to unlock a mystery tied to the supernatural theme.
Admission is free and open to the public. Costumes are welcome and encouraged, though not required.
Whether you’re a ghost hunter, fantasy fan, curious kid or lover of the unexplained, Paranormal Fest: Waning Moon is sure to cast a spell on all who attend.
More Paranormal Fest Activities:
Native Oklahoma Bigfoot Research Organization (NORBO) 10 a.m. in Classroom EF: Learn about the search for Bigfoot in Oklahoma, hear stories and purported evidence from volunteer researchers, and share local encounters.
Spooky Storytime - 11 a.m. in Classroom CD: Younger guests can settle in for a not-too-scary storytelling session featuring tales of ghosts, monsters and magical mischief.
Local Hauntings with Jeff Provine - 11 a.m. in Classroom AB: Join Oklahoma ghost story expert Jeff Provine, author of the Haunted Oklahoma series, for chilling tales of the state’s most haunted legends.
Dream Science – Noon in Classroom CD: Explore the science of dreams with the School of Metaphysics.
Red Dirt Cryptids – 1p.m. in Classroom EF: Learn about cryptids in your area.
Teaching the Tarot - 2 p.m. in Classroom AB: Curious about divination? This beginner-friendly workshop covers the basics of tarot symbolism, structure, and interpretation.
Ghost Hunting – 3 p.m. in Classroom CD: Join Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP) to hear ghost stories, see ghost-hunting tools in action, and learn the basics of paranormal investigation.
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Join us from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Metropolitan Library System! This annual event honors the rich histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. * Registration required
OCTOBER EVENTS
Bookish: Teen Book Bag
Oct. 1-11, All Day - Registration*, Oct. 20-31, All Day - Pick Up Ralph Ellison Library | Teens, Adults
Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 1-12, All Day | Downtown Library | Adults
October Creative Writing Chapbook
Oct. 1-12 and 14-31 All Day
Warr Acres Library | Teens, Adults
October Mindfulness Journal
Oct. 1-12 and 14-31 All Day
Warr Acres Library | Teens, Adults
Discovering Frida Kahlo
Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. | Choctaw Library | Kids
Storytime with Mariana Llanos
Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. | Warr Acres Library Birth-PreK, Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Grupo Panamerica
Oct. 4 at Noon | The Village Library | All Ages
Dances of Panama with Grupo Panamerica*
Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. | Northwest Library | All Ages
Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage
Oct. 6-10, All Day | Capitol Hill Library | Kids, Teens
¡Hacer un alebrije! Actividad para llevar
Oct. 6-10, All Day | Bethany Library | All Ages
Felting for Hispanic Heritage Month*
Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. | Ralph Ellison Library | Kids, Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Book Club
Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. | Belle Isle Library | Adults
Artsy Fartsy Club - Victoria Villasana*
Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. | Northwest Library | Teens
Kids Cafe Hispanic Heritage Friyay
Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. | Capitol Hill Library | Kids, Teens
Sugar Skull Planters for Hispanic Heritage Month*
Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. | Downtown Library | Teens, Adults
Button-Making Party
Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. | Ralph Ellison Library | All Ages
Día de los Muertos DIY Photo Frame Take-Home Kit
Oct. 14-20, All Day | Capitol Hill Library | All Ages
Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo Take-Home Kit*
Oct. 14, All Day | The Village Library | Adults
Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo in the Library* Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. | The Village Library | Adults
Día de los Muertos Story & Craft*
Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. | Edmond Library | Kids
First Amendment Heroes: Roberto Clemente* Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. | Northwest Library | Kids
Quilled Calavera (Sugar Skull) for Día de los Muertos* Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. | Edmond Library | Teens, Adults
Banned Book Club for Parents and Adults*
Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. | Ralph Ellison Library | Adults Scan for more information or to register.
in review
"We Came to Welcome You"
Vincent Tirado
JFICTION TIR
Available formats: Book, eBook, Kindle, eAudiobook
After a rough year of plagiarism accusations and being put on probation, Sol thinks her luck has finally changed. She and her wife, Alice, are thrilled to buy a house in the luxurious, gated community of Maneless Grove. Immediately after moving in, the Homeowners Association begins hounding them to join and sign the contract. Although Sol and Alice are not initially interested, Alice secretly signs the contract without telling Sol. Soon after, strange things begin happening. No one around her seems to notice the odd behavior of the neighborhood children or doors and stairs that suddenly disappear. Is Sol losing her mind or is there more going on with this neighborhood than meets the eye?
“We Came to Welcome You” is what you would get if Jordan Peele wrote the Stepford Wives. This psychological horror is the perfect pairing of creepy and the mundane. Tirado weaves in issues of mental health, racism and family obligation to this expertly crafted horror story worthy of the Twilight Zone.
reviewed by: Kristin Williamson
Kristin Williamson is the Children’s Services Manager with the Outreach and Engagement Services Department. When she isn't leading book clubs and having story times, she can probably be found playing guitar, writing songs or designing and sewing her own clothes.
"Wings
of Red " James W. Jennings
Available formats: Book, Large Print, eBook, Kindle
The protagonist of “Wings of Red,” June Papers lives between couches, bodegas, gyms, trains—and pages, where he meticulously journals his life as a homeless, highly educated public school teacher. With short chapters and a conversational style, “Wings of Red” introduces the reader to both the rhythm of June’s struggle and the colorful (literally: his brother’s name is Blue) characters around him. While weighed down by crushing debt, the stain of prior felony convictions, and the physical and mental strain of being homeless, June watches the wonders and small miracles of the Big Apple and records it all.
“Wings of Red” calls the reader to empathize for those upon which society often casts judgment. Through June we learn the importance of humanizing others, no matter how different our social class. And we learn to value the little things: “All that really matters is living,” June writes, “that you opened yourself up to the full possibility of the experience.”
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.
FICTION JEN
"BuzzFeed Unsolved Supernatural: 101 True Tales of Hauntings, Demons, and the Paranormal"
Ryan
Bergara and Shane Madej
Available formats: Book
As an avid fan of the Ghoul Boys since their BuzzFeed beginnings, this book is a spooky treat filled with stories of the paranormal and anything unusual. I cannot recommend the audiobook enough, as the boys' banter will leave you in stitches as they discuss Bigfoot, haunted houses and other freaky subjects.
If you love learning about cryptids or notorious killers, this is the book for you! Each section of the book is divided into categories, ranging from haunted hotels to ghostly towns, which allows for easy reading and listening. This book is perfect for your next Halloweenthemed read.
reviewed by: Shelby Willbanks
Shelby Willbanks is an Access Specialist at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library and loves to tell everyone about the joy of reading. For fun, Shelby collects insect specimens and likes to read about anything from historic events to alien conspiracies to her three cats, Hagrid, Apollo and Cookie.
"Never
Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology"
Shane Hawk and Theodore C.
Van Alst Jr.
Available formats: Book, eBook, Kindle, eAudiobook
A collection of Indigenous stories from award-winning and bestselling authors, this dark anthology dives into horror, sciencefiction, fantasy and crime genres with lyrical writing, clever dialogue, and of course some truly terrifying monsters. While the stories highlight the creepier elements lurking in the dark, they also include social commentary about what it means to be Indigenous in our modern world — including a body horror story that explores the cost of being part Native American.
If you're looking for uniquely scary stories this Halloween season, you'll find horrifying bugs, ghastly ghosts, magic and spirits all in one book.
This anthology of bone-chilling short stories will not only make you want to sleep with the light on, but ensure that you do as the title instructs — never whistle at night.
reviewed by: Marcie Jackson
Marcie Jackson is the Visual Communications Manager at Metro Library. Her passions include graphic design, illustration and writing. She loves reading and writing in multiple genres, but is most drawn to contemporary young adult, mysteries, science fiction and screenplays.
FICTION NEV
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Looking for information on how to archive photos and family heirlooms? Join staff from Metro Library's Special Collections and Archives department for these workshops during Archives Month.
How to Handle Digital Overload
Drowning in digital clutter? Scattered files and photos across devices? In this one-hour workshop, Certified Archivists will share simple, effective ways to organize both digital and scanned documents, so you can take control of your digital life.
Oct. 11, 1-2 p.m. at Belle Isle Library
Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m. at Northwest Library
Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
In this one-hour workshop, learn how to preserve documents, photos, scrapbooks and more. You'll take home professional archival supplies and get hands-on guidance from Certified Archivists. Bring your family heirlooms for personalized tips and, if time allows, advice on minor repairs.
Oct. 8, 5-6 p.m. at Midwest City Library
Oct. 11, 3-4 p.m. at Belle Isle Library
Oct. 26, 4-5 p.m. at Northwest Library
"Archives Month is a great time to connect with people and talk about how to share their history with future generations. We hope to help people be able to choose what to keep and how to keep it."
Archivist Jen Day, who will assist
Did you know that your Metro Library card gives you access to several genealogy, family history and newspaper archives databases? Discover family histories by visiting metrolibrary.org or scanning the QR code below.
Historical Newspapers
Archives of Chicago Defender (1909-1975), St. Louis Post Dispatch (1874-1922), The Jewish Exponent (1887-1990), Los Angeles Times (1881-1994), The New York Times (1851-2014), and The Washington Post (1877-2001).
MyHeritage
MyHeritage Library Edition includes birth, death and marriage records from 48 countries, the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses, immigration, military, and tombstone records and more than 3 billion family tree profiles.
october 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 Oct. 13 for system-wide Staff Development Day.
Almonte
Halloween Carnival
All Ages Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Isle Library
Outsiders Car Show
All Ages Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Outsiders and Banned Book Week Celebration Teens, Adults Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.
Archives Month - How to Handle Digital Overload Belle Isle Library Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
Archives Month-Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
Adults Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.
Spooktacular Storytime & Parade
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 30 at 11 a.m.
Edmond Library
Sidewalk Genealogy! Uncover Your Roots with the Edmond Library at Vault 405
All Ages Oct. 4 at 11 a.m.
Día de los Muertos Story & Craft* Kids Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Genealogy 101
Adults Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Midwest City Library Capitol Hill
Library
Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage Kids, Teens Oct. 6-10, All Day
BIPOC Book Club - "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia*
Adults Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Library
Discovering Frida Kahlo Kids Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.
Library Ralph Ellison Library
Forever Dawn: A Twilight Saga Party at the Library Teens, Adults Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
Library
Paranormal Fest: Waning Moon*
All Ages Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms-Archives Month*
Adults Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.
Halloween Party* Teens Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
Nicoma Park
Stop-Motion Spooktacular Kids Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
Northwest Library
Dances of Panama with Grupo Panamerica* All Ages Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.
Archives Month- How to Handle Digital Overload*
Adults Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
Archives Month-Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms*
Adults Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.
Halloween Storytime and Parade*
Birth-PreK Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Felting for Hispanic Heritage Month* Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
The Village Library
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Grupo Panamerica
All Ages Oct. 4 at Time
Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo in the Library* Adults Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade!
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
Warr Acres Library
Spooktacular Storytime
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
october events
Almonte Library
Wiggly Wednesdays Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10 a.m.
Birth-PreK Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
123! Play With Me!
Birth-PreK Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 at 11 a.m.
Probate & Estate Planning Adults Oct. 2 at 6 p.m.
Reading to Dogs
All Ages Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
French Honeycomb Coasters*
Adults Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Teens Comics and Manga Club Teens Oct. 14 at 5 p.m.
Podcasting 101 at Almonte* Teens, Adults Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
Super Comic Bros Comic Giveaway Kids, Teens Oct. 17 at 3 p.m.
Young Engineers: Skeleton Bridge Challenge!* Kids Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Potions To-Go Take Home Kit
Kids Oct. 20-24, All Day
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Coffee Filter Butterflies TakeHome Kit
Kids Oct. 20-26, All Day
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains
Take-Home Kit
Birth-PreK Oct. 20-26, All Day
Wiggly Workshop- Block Town
Birth-PreK Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Build It!*
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Halloween Carnival All Ages Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
Belle Isle Library
Wiggly Wednesdays
Birth-PreK Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Wiggly Wednesdays Signup Required*
Birth-PreK Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 11 a.m.
Tai Chi
Adults Oct. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 at 2 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs
Kids Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.
Zine Canteen Teens, Adults Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Outsiders Car Show All Ages Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Outsiders and Banned Book Week Celebration Teens, Adults Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.
Music Monday
Birth-PreK Oct. 6 and 20 at 10 a.m.
Imagine Lab Kids Oct. 7, 21, 28 at 4 p.m.
Belle Isle Book Club: Hispanic Heritage Highlight
Adults Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Archives Month- How to Handle Digital Overload
Adults Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
Archives Month-Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
Adults Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.
Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting
Adults Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Seed Swap Teens, Adults Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.
Probate & Estate Planning
Adults Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
Intro to Foraging Teens, Adults Oct. 25 at 11 a.m.
Board Game Check-Out
Kids Oct. 27, All Day
Itty Bitty Dance Party
Birth-PreK Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
Drawlloween!
Teens, Adults Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Vinyl Record & Art Night
Teens, Adults Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Teen Art Club Teens Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Children's Room Open Hours
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 10 and 24 at 10 a.m.
DIY Spooky Barbies*
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
Eeek!tober at Bethany Library All Ages Oct. 14-31, All Day
Minecraft Beads: Monstrous Mobs* Kids, Teens Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt
All Ages Oct. 1-31, All Day
Child Development and Autism Screening*
Birth-PreK Oct. 1 at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Craft & Chat!
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 1 and 15 at 1:30 p.m.
¡Canta Conmigo!
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 4 p.m.
Make & Paint: Cosplay Props*
Teens Oct. 1 and 8 at 6 p.m.
Toddler Time
Birth-PreK Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Spooky Slime-making!*
Kids Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.
NASA Observe the Moon Night Information Table
All Ages Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.
American Girl Book Club
Kids, Teens Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
2-for-1 Puzzle Swap
Teens, Adults Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.
Weather Wise Training with Dr. Justin Sharpe
All Ages Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.
¡Hacer un alebrije! Actividad para llevar All Ages Oct. 6-10, All Day
Rocket Readers
Kids Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays Together
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m.
Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile
Birth-PreK Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
Children Reading to Dogs
Kids Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.
Horror book bundles!* Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 16-22, All Day
Bethany Boo Bash All Ages Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Personal Finance Coach Teens, Adults Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
Teen Art Club Teens Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Musictime for Babies* Birth-PreK Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m.
Musictime for Littles (Ages 2-5)* Birth-PreK Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Eektober: Creepy Crawlies! Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Bethany Book Club Adults Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
Oklahoma County Clerk Mobile Office Adults Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Support Group Adults Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Putting It All Together Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
Choose Your Room in the Haunted House All Ages Oct. 1-12, All Day
Kids Cafe with Arts & Crafts Kids, Teens Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 4 p.m.
Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department Adults Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10 a.m.
Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department (Screenings) Adults Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.
Capitol Hill Library
Bethany Library
Capitol Hill Library, cont'd Choctaw Library
TeenTober: Game On!
Teens
Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.
Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
Adults Oct. 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30 at 6 p.m.
Kids Cafe Friyay Kids, Teens Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 at 4 p.m.
Paying for College: FAFSA & other Financial Aid Resources* Teens, Adults
Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage Kids, Teens Oct. 6-10, All Day
1-2-3 Play With Me! Take Home Kit
Birth-PreK Oct. 6-10 and 20-24 All Day
Kids Cafe with STEAM Team Kids, Teens Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 4 p.m.
Homework & Reading Help
Kids Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Crochet Night Meet Up Teens, Adults Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Kids Cafe Hispanic Heritage Friyay Kids, Teens Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.
Día de los Muertos DIY Photo Frame Take-Home Kit All Ages Oct. 14-20, All Day
The Caring Van Visit All Ages Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.
TeenTober: Art Night Teens Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.
BIPOC Book Club - "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia*
Adults Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Probate & Estate Planning*
Adults Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Día de los Muertos Community Display /Exhibición Comunitaria
All Ages Oct. 24-Nov. 2, All Day
Sound Bath Meditation*
Adults Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
TeenTober: Screens & Snacks Teens Oct. 30 at 4 p.m.
October Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults Oct. 1, All Day
Discovering Frida Kahlo Kids Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.
Book Bedazzling Teens Oct. 2 at 3 p.m.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons Teens, Adults Oct. 2 and 16 at 6 p.m.
Volun-teens! Teens Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.
Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts Teens, Adults Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
Web Developer Bootcamp with Fiero Learning Adults Oct. 6 and 20 at 7 p.m.
Toddler Storytime Birth-PreK Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime Birth-PreK Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Teens Oct. 7 and 21 at 2:30 p.m.
LEGO Club Kids Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.
Oklahoma County Clerk Mobile Office Adults Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Blacklight Boogie Teens Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.
Forever Dawn: A Twilight Saga Party at the Library Teens, Adults Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
Witch's Broom Earrings*
Adults Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
Page Turners*
Adults Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
IT-Themed Button Painting*
Adults Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Catch 'em All @ The Choctaw Pokemon Club
Kids Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.
Lemonade Lounge Teens Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.
Celebrating Dolly Parton: What Would Dolly Do Bracelet Take-Home Kit
Adults Oct. 20-26, All Day
Stop-Motion Spooktacular
Kids
Karaoke Klub Teens
True Crime Club
Adults
Teen Homeschool Hangout Teens
Storytellers Beyond the Book
Oct. 22 at 4 p.m.
Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.
Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.
Kids Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.
Gingerdead Haunted Houses
Teens Oct. 30 at 3 p.m.
Homeschool Hangout
Kids
Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.
Culture Crew - Roller Derby!!!*
All Ages Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Sugar Skulls Take Home Kit
Kids, Teens Oct. 27-Nov. 2, All Day
Write On!*
Adults Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.
BattleBots*
Kids, Teens Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown
Library
Teen Book Bag*
Teens Oct. 1-7, All Day
Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Adults Oct. 1-12, All Day
Baby Storytime!
Birth-PreK Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29 at 11 a.m.
Tai Chi*
Adults Oct. 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22 at 11 a.m.
High School Equivalency Classes (HSE)
Adults Oct. 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29 at Noon
Teen Game Night Teens Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
The Shelf Watch Book Club*
Adults Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt
Kids, Teens Oct. 5-11, All Day
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Learn to Salsa dance!*
All Ages Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.
DHS Resource Help
Adults Oct. 6, 20, 27, All Day
123! Play With Me!
Birth-PreK Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m.
Thursday Sunset Yoga*
Adults Oct. 9 and 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Culture Crew - It's Halloween Somewhere!*
All Ages Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Pokemon TCG League
Kids, Teens Oct. 19 at 3 p.m.
Trash to Costume Teen Workshop*
Teens Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
Halloween Craft Time*
Kids Oct. 24 at 4 p.m.
After-School Kids Club: History of the Jack-o-Lantern* Kids Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Community and Coffee Adults Oct. 2 at 9 a.m.
Children Reading to Dogs* Kids Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.
123! Play With Me! Birth-PreK Oct. 8 at 11 a.m.
After-School Kids Club: The Science of Circuits! Kids Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m.
AltFest* Teens, Adults Oct. 11 at 11 a.m.
Bubble Playtime! Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 11 and 25 at 11 a.m.
Sugar Skull Planters for Hispanic Heritage Month* Teens, Adults Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond* Kids Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Creative Mending Takehome Kit* Teens, Adults Oct. 14-20, All Day
After-School Kids Club: Slime Lab! Kids Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Paranormal Fest: Waning Moon* All Ages Oct. 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Vendor Fair All Ages Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Del City Library
Downtown
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Spooky Storytime
Birth-PreK, Kids
Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Escape Room (First come first served)
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Family Fright Movie Marathon Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Paranormal Activities All Ages Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Local Hauntings All Ages Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.
Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Teaching the Tarot
Adults Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.
Lunch Bunch Book Club*
Adults Oct. 21 at Noon
After-School Kids Club: Spooky Crafts & Costume Contest*
Kids Oct. 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Computer Keys: Ghost Your Digital Footprint!*
Teens, Adults Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
After-School Kids Club*
Kids Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Spooktacular Storytime & Parade Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 30 at 11 a.m.
5 Senses Playtime*
Birth-PreK Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.
Family Storytime*
Birth-PreK Oct. 4, 11, 18 at 10 a.m.
Staying Safe Online: A Family Guide to Digital Protection* Teens, Adults Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Sidewalk Genealogy! Uncover Your Roots with the Edmond Library at Vault 405
All Ages Oct. 4 at 11 a.m.
LEGO Block Party*
Kids Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.
Developing Novel Ideas - Writing Workshop*
Adults Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 6 and 20 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Turmeric: the Golden Spice of Life*
Adults Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Adults Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs (1st Session)*
Kids Oct. 7 and 21 at 6 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs (2nd Session)*
Kids Oct. 7 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Chess Club: In the Park!* Kids, Teens Oct. 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Musictime for Babies* Birth-PreK Oct. 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Musictime for Children (Ages 2-5)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m.
October Literary Villains Scavenger Hunt
All Ages Oct. 1-31, All Day
Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)* Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
Birth-PreK 21, 22 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
U.S. Citizenship Class
Adults Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Tales from the Silver Screen: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)/(2003)
Adults Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Baby Storytime (0-24 months)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Power Hack! Beginner-Intermediate Coding Club*
Kids Oct. 2 and 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Intermediate English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
Adults Oct. 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30 at 6 p.m.
Book Bunch Book Club
Adults Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Budding Scientists: Blue Thumb Oklahoma* Kids, Teens Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
The Plot Thickens - Writing Workshop*
Adults Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Oklahoma County Clerk Mobile Office
Adults Oct. 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Día de los Muertos Story & Craft*
Kids Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Don't Get Spooked by Medicare*
Adults Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
Game On! Adult Game Night
Adults Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
Edmond Library
Stop-Motion Animation Class for Teens*
Teens Oct. 16-17 at 2 p.m.
My Family, My Story: a Genealogy Camp for Kids* Kids Oct. 18, All Day
Community Fiber Arts Group*
Adults Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Creating Characters - Writing Workshop*
Adults Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Quilled Calavera (Sugar Skull) for Día de los Muertos* Teens, Adults Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Ye Olde Chess Club and fair* Kids, Teens Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Teens & Tweens: Make a Ceme-terrarium* Kids, Teens Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Trick or Treat! Family Storytime*
Birth-PreK Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Genealogy 101
Adults Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Setting the Scene - Writing Workshop*
Adults Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Preschool Playtime (ages 3-5)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Teen & Tween Dungeons and Dragons - The Lost Mine of Phandelver* Kids, Teens Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
Toddler Playtime (Ages 1-3)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 28 and 29 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Chess Club for Adults!*
Adults Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m.
The Paranormal Files-Event # 2: Strange Oklahoma Teens, Adults Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Baby Playtime (0-24 months)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Harrah Library
Paper Craft: Harrah Library Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 1, All Day
October Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults Oct. 1, All Day
Papercraft: Your Harrah Library Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Jewelry Crafting: Bobbin Necklace*
Adults Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
The Outsiders
and Banned Book Week Celebration
Join Metro Library for a celebration of Oklahoma’s own, “The Outsiders” during Banned Books Week!
Oct. 4 | Belle Isle Library
2:30 Classic Car Show (All Ages)
3:00 Indoor Celebration (Teens/ Adults)
• Photo Booth
• Banned Book Crafts
• 1960s Trivia and Music
• Refreshments by Catalyst Cookies from ReMerge
3:30 Book Discussion by Oklahoma City University Professor Tracy Floreani, PH.D.
and don’t miss
“The Outsiders” Reading Marathon at Full Circle Books
Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.
All copies of “The Outsiders” sold at the event will benefit the Library Endowment Trust.
“The Outsiders” movie showing at Rodeo Cinema Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
All Metro Library event attendees can get a voucher for half price admission.
Harrah Library, cont'd
Game-Fest
Kids, Teens, Adults
Harrah Story Time
Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Birth-PreK Oct. 10 and 24 at 10 a.m.
Whodunit Mystery Book Club
Adults Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.
LEGO Club
Kids, Teens Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
October Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults
Game Night
123! Play With Me!
Oct. 1, All Day
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 2 and 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Birth-PreK Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.
Sound Bath Meditation*
Adults Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs
Kids Oct. 8 and 22 at 4 p.m.
ESL Conversation Space
Adults Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
Early Birds for 3-4 Year Olds
Birth-PreK, Adults Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.
Storytime
Birth-PreK Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.
Jones Book Club
Adults Oct. 28 at 2 p.m.
Jones Library Luther Library
October Mindfulness Journal
Teens, Adults
October Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 1, All Day
All Ages Oct. 1, All Day
Storytime: Fall for Trees
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.
Young Readers' Lounge
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
Computer Basics Part 1: Getting Around Navigation Basics*
Adults Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime: Spiderweb Wonders
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Midwest City Library
Way Fun Wednesday: Parachute Play
Birth-PreK Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.
Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department
Adults Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Total Wellness with OKC County Health Department (Screenings)
Adults Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Anime Club*
Teens
Dungeons and Dragons with Judd*
Oct. 2 at 5 p.m.
Adults Oct. 4 and 18 at 11 a.m.
Guided Acrylic Painting: Haunted House* Teens Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
Storytime
Birth-PreK Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Children Reading to Dogs*
Kids Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m.
LEGO Club
All Ages, Kids Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Pretend Playhouse
Birth-PreK Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.
Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms for Archives Month*
Adults Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.
Mexican Foil Art* Teens Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
Beginning Beekeeping* All Ages Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Pink Pony Club Teens Oct. 14 and 28 at 4 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Art-o-Rama
Birth-PreK Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.
DIY Wreath*
Adults Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
Paranormal Investigation with IOKP*
All Ages Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Halloween Trivia*
Adults Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Brainstorm STEAM*
Kids Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
After School Art Hour
Kids Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Sensory Stations
Birth-PreK Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
Weather Wise*
Adults Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
Clay Pumpkin Planter* Teens Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.
Rock Painting* All Ages Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Free Influenza Vaccines: The Caring Van*
All Ages Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.
Pokemon Club*
All Ages Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Way Fun Wednesday: Costume Party
Birth-PreK Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.
Craft and Chat*
Adults Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
Halloween Party* Teens Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
Nicoma Park
October Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults Oct. 1, All Day
Community Room Oct. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 Teens, Adults 24, 29, 31 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
LEGO Club Kids Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.
Stop-Motion Spooktacular Kids Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
Northwest Library
Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)* Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21
Birth-PreK 22, 28, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Quilling Workshop*
Adults Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.
Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Dungeons & Dragons* Teens, Adults Oct. 2 and 16 at 6 p.m.
123! Play With Me!*
Birth-PreK Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
Dino Day* Kids Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
Dances of Panama with Grupo Panamerica* All Ages Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs Kids Oct. 6 and 20 at 4 p.m.
Sourdough 101*
Adults Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)*
Birth-PreK Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9:30 a.m.
The Bear Basics of Savings (Ages 5-12)
Kids Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
Needle Felting: Pumpkins*
Adults Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
Artsy Fartsy Club - Victoria Villasana (Hispanic & LatinX Heritage Month)* Teens Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
Art Smart Kids (Ages 8-12)* Kids Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.
All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
LEGO Club (Ages 5-12)
Kids Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
Animal Adventures: (Ages 5-12)*
Kids Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.
First Amendment Heroes: Roberto Clemente* Kids Oct. 18 at 3 p.m.
Pink Pony Club*
Teens Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.
Sleepy Creatures: A Zine Workshop* Teens, Adults Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Curiosity Club: Rock Tumbling (Ages 8-12)*
Kids Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.
Coding with Dash Robots*
Kids Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club*
Teens, Adults Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Toddler Playtime*
Birth-PreK Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
How to Make a Monster with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation*
Teens, Adults Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Archives Month- How to Handle Digital Overload*
Adults Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
Archives Month-Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms*
Adults Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.
Dreadlocked: Escape the Apocalypse* Teens, Adults Oct. 27-30 at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 31 at 4 p.m.
Bad Art Night: Yayoi Kusama Dot Art*
Adults Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Tasty Haunted Houses (Ages 5-12)*
Kids Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Halloween Storytime and Parade*
Birth-PreK Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Bookish: Teen Book Bag Registration*
Teens, Adults Oct. 1-11, All Day
Life in a Rotting Log Passive Program
All Ages Oct. 1-31, All Day
HA-HA Halloween Joke Hunt All Ages Oct. 1-31, All Day
Homework Help at the Library
Kids, Teens Oct. 1, 6, 22 at 3 p.m.
Ralph Ellison LEGO Club
All Ages Oct. 1 and 15 at 6 p.m.
Adult Basic Education
Adults Oct. 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Scrapbooking Club*
Teens, Adults Oct. 2 and 26 at 6 p.m.
Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Oct. 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Probate & Estate Planning
Adults Oct. 4 at 11 a.m.
Family Tie-Dye Fun*
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Make Your Own Animal Hand Puppets*
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.
Spooky Halloween Yarn Tassel Take-Home Kit
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 6-12 at 9:30 a.m.
Quilting & Crafting
Teens, Adults Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 11 a.m.
Ralph Ellison Library
Teen Afternoon
Teens Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Felting for Hispanic Heritage Month*
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Ralph Ellison Magic the Gathering Club
Teens, Adults Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
All Ages Storytime
Birth-PreK Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Pumpkin Painting Party*
All Ages Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.
Pet Food Pantry
All Ages Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m.
123! Play With Me!*
Birth-PreK Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Button-Making Party
All Ages Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.
Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit Teens, Adults Oct. 14-20, All Day
Gelli Printing for Kids*
Kids Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
Toddler (Ages 1-3) Story Time*
Birth-PreK Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Tales of Tarot*
Teens, Adults Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Coffee Filter Butterflies TakeHome Kit
Kids Oct. 20-26, All Day
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains
Take-Home Kit
Birth-PreK Oct. 20-26, All Day
Celebrating Dolly Parton: What Would Dolly Do Bracelet Take-Home Kit
Adults Oct. 20-26, All Day
Early Childhood Art Activity Take-Home Kit: Senses*
Birth-PreK Oct. 20-26, All Day
Bookish: Teen Book Bags Pick Up Teens, Adults Oct. 20-31, All Day
Preschool Story Time
Birth-PreK
Dash Cooking for Teens*
STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon
Kids
Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Teens Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.
Art Time @ The Library (Ages 3-6)
Birth-PreK, Kids
Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults*
Adults Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Session 3*
Adults Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
Macrame Craft Take-Home Kit for Beginners All Ages Oct. 27- Nov. 2, All Day
Movie Night with the The Urban Poets Teens, Adults Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
Hearty & Healthy: Cooking with Fall Squash* Teens, Adults Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Southern Oaks Library
Teen Art Gallery Submissions
Teens Oct. 1-11, All Day
Beginners Line Dancing*
Adults Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1 p.m.
Homework Help and Reading Buddies*
Kids Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Introductory English As a Second Language (ESL)
Adults Oct. 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29 at 6 p.m.
Intermediate Tai Chi*
Adults Oct. 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 at 9:30 a.m.
S.O. Animation Society* Teens Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Adults Oct. 2, 16, 30 at 6 p.m.
U.S. Citizenship
Adults Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Southern Oaks Chess Club* All Ages Oct. 3 and 17 at 5 p.m.
OKC Fire Department: Stop the Bleed* Teens, Adults Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
A Novel Time - The ANY BOOK Book-Club*
All Ages Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.
123! Play With Me!*
Birth-PreK Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Cozy Mystery Readers Club*
Adults Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.
STEAM Tuesday All Ages Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Southern Oaks Library, cont'd
Hanging Bat Painting*
Teens, Adults
Murder Mystery at the Tavern*
Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
Adults Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
Frida Kahlo Coloring Station* Kids, Teens, Adults
Fiber Arts Club
Oct. 14 at 5 p.m.
Teens, Adults Oct. 14 and 28 at 6 p.m.
Teen Writing Starter Kit* Teens
Teen Book Bags* Teens
Teen Art Gallery Submissions Teens
Sugar Plate Skull*
Kids, Teens, Adults
Halloween Button Picture Frames*
Oct. 15-21, All Day
Oct. 15-31, All Day
Oct. 15-25, All Day
Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.
Fall Festival Video Game Day Kids, Teens Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs*
Kids
Adult Video Game Night
Adults
Kids' Book Club*
Kids
Teen Board Game Night*
Teens
Ghostly Crafts*
Oct. 19 and 28 at 2 p.m.
Oct. 19 at 3 p.m.
Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
Teens, Adults Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
DIY Potion Making Teens Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Stockyards City
Coffee for the Community Teens, Adults Oct. 4 at 9 a.m.
October STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit* Kids, Teens Oct. 14-18, All Day
Take and Make: Spooky Season Family Fun Kit* All Ages Oct. 21-25, All Day
The Village Library
DIY Halloween Crafts and Decor Kids, Teens, Adults
Music with Ginger*
Birth-PreK
Chess Club
Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.
Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.
All Ages Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 4 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Grupo Panamerica
All Ages Oct. 4 at Noon
Baby Storytime
Birth-PreK Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 10 a.m.
Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance with Natural Grocers on Zoom*
Adults Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
Storytime
Birth-PreK Oct. 7, 14, 21 at 10 a.m.
Oklahoma County Clerk Mobile Office
Adults Oct. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Children Reading to Dogs
Kids Oct. 7 and 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Tots Thursdays
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 9, 16, 23 at 10 a.m.
Knitty Committee
All Ages Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Portuguese Storytime
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 11 at 11 a.m.
Adult Coloring Group
Adults Oct. 11 and 25 at 3 p.m.
Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo Take-Home Kit*
Adults Oct. 14, All Day
Make Puppets Together Take-Home Kit*
Birth-PreK Oct. 14, All Day
Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo in the Library*
Adults Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
Village Book Club
Adults Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Coffee Filter Butterflies TakeHome Kit
Kids Oct. 20-26, All Day
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains
Take-Home Kit
Birth-PreK Oct. 20-26, All Day
Celebrating Dolly Parton: What Would Dolly Do
Bracelet Take-Home Kit
Adults Oct. 20-26, All Day
Bingo at the Library
Adults
123! Play With Me!
Birth-PreK
Probate & Estate Planning*
Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.
Adults Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade!
Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Library
Pages & Prose Parcel*
Kids
Oct. Creative Writing Chapbook
Teens, Adults
October Mindfulness Journal Teens, Adults
Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
October Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Quilling Class*
Teens, Adults Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
STEM Club - Science Fun!*
Kids Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
Pumpkin Mania - Take Home Kit
All Ages Oct. 14-19, All Day
Homeschool STEM Club - Science Fun!*
Kids Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.
Pinecone Bird Feeders and Leaf Print Fall Wreaths Kids, Teens Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Spooky Crafts- Pet Ghosts* Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
Oct. 1-12, All Day
Oct. 1-31, All Day
Oct. 1-31, All Day
Beginner English as a Second Language
Adults Oct. 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29 at 12:30 p.m.
Creative Writing Wednesday*
Adults Oct. 1, 22, 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons*
Kids, Teens Oct. 2 and 23 at 6 p.m.
Musictime
Birth-PreK
Storytime with Mariana Llanos
Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.
Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)
Adults Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
Homeschool Parent Chats by the Fireplace
Adults Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
Homeschool Coding Club*
Kids, Teens Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m.
Coding Club*
Kids, Teens Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4 p.m.
All Ages LEGO - Goosebumps Masterpieces
All Ages Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Spooky Crafts- Eyeballs*
Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
123! Play With Me!
Birth-PreK Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Art Time-Glow Paint!
Birth-PreK Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Glow in the Dark Art Kids Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.
Read & Craft for Littles Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Design a Fall Pumpkin* All Ages Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Spooky Acres - Afternoon at Grandma's Pumpkin Patch All Ages Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.
Spooky Acres - Haunted Castles All Ages Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.
Take Home Kit- Book Page Ghost Garland Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 20-25, All Day
Creepy Crawly Clay Critters Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
YMCA-Jump & Shout!* Kids Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.
Playtime
Birth-PreK Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.
LEGO Club Kids Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Creative Writing Sunday* Adults Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.
Caring Van Visit Kids, Teens, Adults Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.
Spooktacular Storytime Birth-PreK, Kids Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
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MLS LIBRARIES
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