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41) Paying for College: FAFSA & other Financial Aid Resources

Date

Sat Oct 10, 2026 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Location

Capitol Hill Library

Description

🎓 Feeling overwhelmed by the FAFSA process?
💰 Looking for smart ways to pay for college, tech or trade school—without piling on student loans?

You’re not alone—and we’re here to help!

Join us for an engaging and informative session where we’ll break down the new changes to FAFSA, explore a variety of funding options, and share practical tips to reduce your

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42) Spooky Felt Garland Workshop

Date

Sat Oct 10, 2026 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

It's October and we're seeing spooky symbols and signs of Halloween everywhere! But where did the origins of these symbols come from? In this crafting event, we will learn about different "spooky" symbols and the origins of Halloween while we make our own felt garlands.

This event will provide felt pieces for you to choose your own symbols to attach to. You will be choosing what kind of garland you would like to make but choosing your

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43) STEM Club - Wind Turbine Challenge

Date

Sat Oct 10, 2026 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Location

Warr Acres Library

Description

Wind Turbine Challenge!

Explore the science of renewable energy through a hands-on wind turbine design challenge! Learn how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, then design, build, and test your own working turbine. STEM Club is geared toward students approximately 9 -14 years old, but students up to age 18 are welcome.

44) Beaded Blood Drip Necklaces

Date

Sat Oct 10, 2026 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Location

Choctaw Library

Description

Ever wanted a dramatic statement necklace to show off your inner goth? Come join us to create this eye-catching beaded necklace that looks like dripping blood. In this activity you will use beads and illusion cord.

45) Craft Circle

Date

Sat Oct 10, 2026 from 3:00PM to 4:30PM

Location

Belle Isle Library

Description

Are you into crafting and looking for community? Join Belle Isle Library's Craft Circle once a month on Saturday!
Guests can bring their projects to work on while meeting other crafters in the community. This does not have a set activity type or instructions. Guests are encouraged to learn from each other, and computers available for browsing.

46) Adult Coloring Group

Date

Sat Oct 10, 2026 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM

Location

The Village Library

Description

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available.

47) Freedom to Read Book Club

Date

Sun Oct 11, 2026 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss!

This month's book is The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. You can find the title in our catalog here https://tinyurl.com/ydmpa3c2.

Disclaimer: Please come prepared by having read the book. While all opinions are valued, any and all hate speech

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48) Art Spark: Inspired by Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkins

Date

Sun Oct 11, 2026 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Location

Northwest Library

Description

Whether you're brand-new to art or already creating masterpieces, spark your creativity with us! Each month, we'll explore a different artist, style, or medium through a hands-on art experience.

This month, we'll be inspired by Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her vibrant colors, mesmerizing polka dots, and iconic pumpkin artworks. Kusama transforms ordinary subjects into bold, imaginative

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49) Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

Date

Sun Oct 11, 2026 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Location

Downtown Library

Description

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGO, jumbo LEGO, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more! Complete challenges or build on your own. It's up to you.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

50) Page Turners Genre Book Club - WESTERNS

Date

Sun Oct 11, 2026 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Location

Choctaw Library

Description

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our book club is for you! Each month, we randomly select a different genre (e.g. mystery, romance, or science fiction) and then individually choose our reads for the following month based on that selection. We won't all be reading the same thing, so it's a great way to learn about new books!

This is a recurring event and takes place on the second

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51) Hands-On Genealogy 101

Date

Sun Oct 11, 2026 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Location

Belle Isle Library

Description

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Start with this hands-on genealogy 101 program by bringing the name, birth year, and state of a family member you would like to explore.

Using library equipment, guests will learn how to uncover the stories of their family's past while our resident genealogy expert shares tips, tools and research strategies to branch out the family tree—for free! All levels of

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52) Sound Bath At Southern Oaks

Date

Sun Oct 11, 2026 from 3:00PM to 4:00PM

Location

Southern Oaks Library

Description

Join wellness practitioner Emily for a relaxing and rejuvenating sound bath and guided meditation at the Southern Oaks Library! A sound bath is a deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound with sound bowls and other instruments to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes to nurture your mind and body. Please bring whatever you need to be comfortable! We will be laying on the floor. You

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53) Kid Librarian Applications

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Wed Oct 14, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Almonte Library

Description

Does your child love the library? Have they talked about becoming a librarian or a library volunteer when they're old enough? Here at Almonte Library, if your child is between the ages of 8 - 13 years old, we are accepting applications to participate in our KID LIBRARIAN program from September 30th through October 14th. Once an application is chosen, the parent or guardian will be contacted by our professional librarian and asked to return

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54) October STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Sat Oct 17, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Stockyards City Library

Description

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and a love for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Registered participants will receive a kit with instructions and supplies for a surprise STEAM-focused activity. Kits change monthly, so there’s always something fresh and exciting to discover. Participants must register for kits each month.

55) Early Literacy Take Home Kit- Picture my Day

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Mon Oct 19, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Almonte Library

Description

Literacy begins by finding meaning in images! Use this pictorial family planner to help your little one see what is on the day's agenda. Magnets make this planner a flexible way to see that is coming next within the day. It is adaptable to each new day, and to unique family rhythms. Designed for pre and early readers, ages 3-5. Stop in and pick one up to help ease your household's daily routine. Contains small parts that must be used with adult

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56) 3D Mausoleum Puzzle Kit Card

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Tue Oct 20, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

Build your very own miniature haunted mausoleum! Twist the pieces off the card and assemble them; no glue or tools required. It's a fun, hands-on activity that's perfect for celebrating the Halloween season. Display your finished creation at home, on your desk, or as part of a spooky Halloween village!

Available while supplies last.

57) Route 66 Milk Bottle Store Sensory Art Take Home Kit

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Fri Oct 23, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

Engage your creativity to create a tactile and 3D art piece modeled after the Milk Bottle Grocery Store on Route 66. We’ll use materials of various textures and dimensionality to create a piece uniquely your own while celebrating this iconic piece of Oklahoma’s Route 66 history.

58) Fiestas De Las Americas Artist Gallery

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Sat Oct 24, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Capitol Hill Library

Description

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the 21st annual Fiestas De Las Americas (FDLA) in Oklahoma City's Historic Capitol Hill District! This award-winning outdoor festival will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and attracts thousands of visitors annually.

FDLA will exhibit selected artists for a Gallery Show at the Capitol Hill

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59) Ha-LOL-ween Joke Hunt

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Wed Oct 28, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Ralph Ellison Library

Description

We're going on a pumpkin hunt...around the library!

Look around the Children's Area of the Ralph Ellison Library for jack-o-lanterns with a joke inside! Bring the joke to a staff member and read it aloud to them for a chuckle and treat.

60) Maker Made: Embroidered Handkercheifs

Date

Tue Oct 13, 2026 12:00AM to Fri Oct 30, 2026 12:00AM

Location

Belle Isle Library

Description

Need a new handkerchief for those fall allergies? Embroider one with one of our fall designs or monogram one with your name/initials.

Book your time slot here. Please check "Maker Made Program Sign-Up (Belle Isle)" box under Equipment.

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