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1) Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Smithsonian Exhibit

Date

Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:00AM to Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Bethany Library

Description

The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government "of, by and for the people," and how each generation since continues to question how to form "a more perfect union." From the revolution and suffrage, to civil rights and casting ballots, everyone in every community is part of this ever-evolving story-- the story of democracy in America.

For more information on this exhibit, visit https://metrolibrary.org/voicesandvotes

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2) Grow Yourself Interactive Display

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 12:00AM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Almonte Library

Description

Start the New Year with a focus on health and mental wellness at our library's "Grow Yourself" display! Explore a wide range of resources on mindfulness, fitness, self-care, and improvement while participating in our interactive "Garden of Growth" by sharing your goals. As a bonus, pick up a free mini wellness journal to help you track your progress throughout the year. Let's grow toward a healthier, happier you together!

3) Penguin Scavenger Hunt

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 12:00AM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Almonte Library

Description

Find the 5 letters scattered around the Kid's Area to complete the sentence for a small prize!

4) Dolly Day Bracelets -Take Home Kit

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 9:00AM to Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:00PM

Location

Southern Oaks Library

Description

Celebrate Dolly Parton's upcoming birthday by grabbing a bracelet-making kit at Southern Oaks Library!

Show off your bracelets at our special birthday celebration for Dolly at Southern Oaks Library on January 19th, where there will be games, crafts, and cake!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that will provide a FREE book each month for

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5) Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 9:00AM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:00PM

Location

Southern Oaks Library

Description

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

There will be an additional activity each month focusing on kindness for the community. In January we encourage people of all ages to create cards which will be delivered to the Veterans Hospital and local nursing homes. Blank

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6) January Creative Writing Chapbook

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 9:00AM to Fri Jan 31, 2025 6:00PM

Location

Warr Acres Library

Description

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

7) January Mindfulness Journal

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 9:00AM to Fri Jan 31, 2025 6:00PM

Location

Warr Acres Library

Description

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!

8) Warr Acres Book Box

Date

Thu Jan 2, 2025 9:00PM to Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:15PM

Location

Warr Acres Library

Description

Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience. Enjoy the freedom to explore new genres and broaden your horizons at your own pace—no meetings or discussions required, just pure reading enjoyment!

This month's book The Wishing Game by Meg

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9) Kid's Voting Booth!

Date

Fri Jan 3, 2025 12:00AM to Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Bethany Library

Description

Come out and vote in the Childrens area! Voting topics will change though out the month.

Jan 1- Jan 5th: Cats vs Dogs!

Jan 6-Jan 12: Pizza vs Tacos!

Jan 13- Jan 19 Cake vs Ice Cream?

10) Northwest Community Pet Yearbook!

Date

Fri Jan 3, 2025 12:00AM to Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Northwest Library

Description

Come by the Northwest library to fill out a short form about your pet and what makes them so great! Submit a picture (either digitally or in person) with the form and help us make a yearbook of the pets in the Northwest OKC community as we enter 2025! The yearbook will be printed and published digitally.

Pets are not able to join us at the library, so please only bring a photo with you.

11) Pages & Prose Parcel

Date

Fri Jan 3, 2025 9:00AM to Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:00PM

Location

Warr Acres Library

Description

Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 12. When you sign up for the service you will receive 3 fiction or nonfiction library books picked specifically for you to check out each month. While you must return the library books and subscription box, each month you will receive special mystery gifts to keep. Please refer to the "Frequently Asked Questions" link for more information.

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12) Winter Reading Origami Bookmark Take Home Kit

Date

Sun Jan 5, 2025 1:00PM to Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:00PM

Location

Downtown Library

Description

Kick off your winter reading journey with this kit! Includes instructions and supplies for 2 origami bookmarks, book bingo book recommendations, and a few other cozy surprises!

13) Take Home Kit: Martin Luther King Day

Date

Mon Jan 6, 2025 12:00AM to Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

Monday, January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Pick up this kit to learn more about Dr. King. Make and decorate a peace dove with some of his famous quotes. Also, included is a children's book list.

14) MLK Jr. I have a Dream! Passive Program

Date

Wed Jan 8, 2025 1:00PM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:45PM

Location

Capitol Hill Library

Description

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a Dream for a better community, nation, and world. What are your dreams? In Celebration of MLK Day, help fill the Library with Dreams. Decorate your Dream Cloud with colorful drawings, symbols, and words representing your dreams!

15) Needlepoint Bookmark for Your Winter Reading Tomes - Take Home Kit

Date

Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00AM to Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Warr Acres Library

Description

Time to create a retro bookmark for use during the library's Winter Reading Program and beyond. This kit will have you creating a beautiful bargello inspired bookmark with plastic canvas and yarn in no time. You will need scissors and felt (optional) to complete this project.

16) Paper Plate Snowman Take and Make for Ages 2-5

Date

Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00AM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Edmond Library

Description

I don't know if we'll have snow outside but let's make a snowman inside! Kits will be available at the Edmond Library from Monday, January 13th through Sunday, January 19th for each person registered. On January 21st, any kits that have not been picked up will be offered to the Wait List (the library will be closed on Monday, January 20th). You may pick up the kit at the children's desk or request the kit be brought to your car during normal curbside...

17) Take & Make: -- Hand Warmers -- Ages 10-18

Date

Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00AM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Edmond Library

Description

Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead. We can only guarantee one kit per registrant. If you have multiple teens needing a kit, please register them individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Do not use the Special Notes section to add additional registrants. Kits are one per registrant (Grades 5 through 12 ONLY) and can be picked...

18) Making Straw Rockets Take Home Kit

Date

Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:00AM to Mon Jan 20, 2025 12:00AM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

Go as far as the James Webb Telescope with your rocket. Color and cut out, attach a straw, and make it fly!

19) Make A Political Button Take Home Kit

Date

Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:00AM to Fri Jan 17, 2025 6:00PM

Location

Bethany Library

Description

Collectors of Political Memorabilia love campaign buttons and the presidential election of 1896 brought them into the limelight. Use the supplies provided to make your own button celebrating when you will vote in a presidential election.

20) Winter Snowman Paper Towel Roll Craft, 6-9 Years

Date

Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:00AM to Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:00PM

Location

Edmond Library