PRESS RELEASE: August Adventures – State Fair fun and back-to-school excitement at Metro Libraries


The Metropolitan Library System sends this information as posted below:


As the new school year approaches, the Metropolitan Library System invites guests of all ages to enjoy various events across its 19 locations. Explore the highlights below and visit metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming for more details.

Back to School Preparation

Prepare for the school year with the Metropolitan Library System’s digital resources, including Creativebug for arts and crafts, Fiero Code for coding lessons, and HelpNow for live tutoring. Explore LearningExpress Library for practice tests, LinkedIn Learning for business and tech courses, and Tumblebooks for interactive children’s reading. Visit metrolibrary.org for more details on these resources and upcoming events!

  • Back to School Kit: Available throughout August at Choctaw Library, includes essential school supplies.
  • Educators Reception: August 5, 2:30 PM at Almonte Library, offering tours of the new library and Makerspace.
  • Back to School Slime Time: August 15, 4 PM at Bethany Library, a hands-on slime-making activity.
  • Web Developer Bootcamp: Learn CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and more at Choctaw Library every Thursday in August at 7 PM.

Metro Grows: Gardening for All Ages

Our Metro Grows Program returns with expanded tool lending at 12 locations and discovery backpacks for children. Join us for these upcoming gardening events:

  • Organic Pest Management: August 6, 3 PM at Bethany Library.
  • Fall Beginner Gardening: August 6, 6 PM at Del City Library and August 26, 6PM at Choctaw Library.
  • Tea Making: August 6, 6:30 PM at Jones Library; August 17, 11 AM at Northwest Library; August 20, 6 PM at Bethany Library.
  • Natural Dyes for Kids: August 7, 3PM at Jones Library; August 9, 10 AM at Choctaw Library; August 10, 11 AM at Village Library; August 14, 4 PM at Ralph Ellison Library; August 24, 2 PM at Southern Oaks Library; August 26, 1 PM at Almonte Library.
  • Fall Budget Gardening for Kids: August 10, 10:30 AM at Luther Library; August 19, 4:30 PM at Midwest City Library; August 20, 4 PM at Northwest Library; August 24, 10 AM at Warr Acres Library.
  • Planning Your Fall Garden: August 13, 6:30 PM at Luther Library; August 28, 6 PM at Midwest City Library.

LitFest Returns

Join us for the 7th Annual LitFest at the Downtown OKC Library on August 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM featuring sessions on AI and writing, publishing, romance, dialogue writing, children’s books, Oklahoma folklore, comics, and more, including a critique partner speed workshop.

State Fair Fun at Your Library

Join us for “Go Again! With the State Fair of Oklahoma” with themed programming at all locations starting August 26. Activities include crafting state fair-themed souvenirs inspired by historical photographs and programs from the library’s archives. Each library will feature different activities, and guests can enter a raffle for a chance to win a four-pack of State Fair tickets. Raffle entries close on September 6.

  • Featured Take-Home Kits in August:
    • State Fair Pennant Kit: Begins August 26 at Del City Library. Teens and adults can create personalized pennants with materials inspired by historical State Fair souvenirs from the 1930s. This kit includes a felt pennant, ties, logo and year, and puff paint. All recipients will be entered into a raffle for State Fair tickets.
    • Miniature State Fair Food Kit: Available starting August 27 at Wright Library. Enjoy crafting miniature versions of your favorite State Fair foods.

Family Fun at the Library

  • Family Dance Party: August 2, 10 AM at Edmond Library.
  • Dino Day: Learn all about dinosaurs, August 3, 2 PM at Northwest Library (Also every 1st Saturday of the month).
  • Puzzle Palooza: Enjoy community puzzle-solving at Belle Isle Library on August 4, 11, and 18 at 2 PM.
  • Family Gaming Night: Discover new games on August 22, 4:30 PM at Midwest City Library.
  • Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race: Compete in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition on August 17, 2 PM at Edmond Library.

Teen Fun at the Library

  • Teen Game Night: August 1, 6:30 PM at Del City Library; August 15, 6:30 PM at Del City Library.
  • Super Smash Tournament: August 1, 5:30 PM at Almonte Library and August 8, 5 PM at Midwest City Library
  • Pokemon TCG League: August 11 and 25, 3 PM at Del City Library (Kids and Teens).
  • Fandom Trivia Night: Pokémon Edition: August 15, 5 PM at Midwest City Library.
  • Teen Take and Make Lit Kit: August 13, 9 AM at The Village Library.
  • Teen Craft and Chat: August 13, 4 PM at Ralph Ellison Library.
  • Minecraft Club: August 15, 6 PM at Warr Acres Library (Kids and Teens).
  • Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Embark on an adventure at Choctaw Library with Dungeons and Dragons on August 6, 1 PM and August 20, 1 PM and August 24, 5:30 at Del City Library 
  • Artsy Fartsy Club: Yayoi Kusama: Join our Artsy Fartsy program to explore the art of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own artwork using provided supplies, inspired by this influential artist at Choctaw Library on August 8, 3:15 PM.
  • Fun for Anime Fans
    • Anime and Manga Club: Explore anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas at Ralph Ellison Library’s Asian Culture Club on August 19, 4:30 PM.
    • Anime Club: Featuring “Erased”: Discover new anime, discuss manga, and explore Japanese culture at Anime Club! August 8, 6:30 PM at Edmond Library.

Adult Events at the Library

  • Beekeeping 101: Learn beekeeping basics on August 5, 6:30 PM at Edmond Library.
  • WhoDunit Mystery Book Club: Discuss mysteries on August 20, 1 PM at Harrah Library.
  • MetroWrites Meet Up: Connect with writers on August 20, 6 PM at Bethany Library.
  • Yarn Club: Share yarn projects on August 6, 6 PM at Almonte Library.
  • Adult Wood Burning – Pen Holders: Create wood-burned pen holders on August 7, 6 PM at Midwest City Library.
  • Tales from the Silver Screen: Mean Girls: Discuss the film on August 7, 7 PM at Edmond Library.
  • Paint and Sip: Paint and enjoy mocktails on August 24, 2 PM at Del City Library.
  • “Friends” Trivia: Test your knowledge on August 25, 2 PM at Belle Isle Library.
  • Sumi Ink Paintings: Learn Sumi-e on August 25, 2 PM at Choctaw Library.
  • Urban Poets and Poetry Slam: Open mic poetry on August 26, 6 PM at Ralph Ellison Library.
  • Speed Friending: Connect with new friends on August 25, 2:30 PM at Ralph Ellison Library.
  • Dungeons and Dragons for Adults
    • Dungeons and Dragons: Are you a wizard, fighter, or rogue looking for a group? Join us at various libraries for D&D sessions across different experience levels August 1, 6 PM and August 15, 6 PM at Choctaw Library; August 15 at 6 PM at Northwest Library (for Teens and Adults), August 22, 6 PM at Southern Oaks Library; August 29, 6 PM at Southern Oaks Library.
    • Dungeons and Dragons Character Building: Start a new adventure and learn how to build a D&D character with our local expert DM Judd at Midwest City Library. Drinks, snacks, and a dice set included! August 10, 9 AM until 4 PM. 
    • Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners: Whether you’re new or experienced, join us for an exciting campaign! August 14, 6 PM and August 28, 6 PM at Midwest City Library. 

For a complete list of events and locations, visit metrolibrary.org. For media inquiries and interviews, please contact Kelly Dexter at 405-606-3755 or kelly.dexter@metrolibrary.org.

About the Metropolitan Library System:
The Metropolitan Library System serves Oklahoma County’s 800,000 residents across its 19 locations, welcoming over 5.4 million visits annually with more than 10 million checkouts. Explore digital resources available 24/7 at metrolibrary.org.


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