Programs for Children
Calendar of Events - check all of the events, dates and times at the library.
Public Storytimes
Public storytimes are presented for parents and caregivers/babysitters accompanying their own children.
- Babytime is a new program designed for babies, birth to 12 months old. Babies will discover books, songs and rhymes. This storytime will be held each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. through the school year and then go on hiatus for the summer.
Final session is May 6.
- Toddler Time, another new program, will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. It allows children 12-36 months to interact with stories, songs and movement activities. Toddler Time will also run through the school year, with a summer hiatus.
Final session is May 8.
- Preschool Storytime is suggested for children age 2-5. It is held year round every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. This traditional storytime features stories, songs, rhymes, films and take home crafts.
- Family Storytime will be held each Monday at 7 p.m. year round. Family Storytime includes a story, songs, films and take home crafts. It is open to children and families of all ages.
Supervising adults are requested to accompany their children and to take them outside if they become disinterested or disruptive.
Daycare and School Storytimes
Preschool storytimes are offered for day care institutions, public and private preschools and for individuals who provide in-home child care. Supervising adults are responsible for the behavior and safety of the children in their group. Times may be arranged by calling the children's services office: 405-372-3633 Ext. 116.
Groups may attend a scheduled storytime once a month from September through May.
Summer Reading Program
The library's summer reading program is one of the largest in the state. It includes a reading club, incentives for achieving reading goals, weekly performances by fun entertainers, weekly family films and chances to win end of summer grand prizes. For more information about the summer reading program, visit "Summer @ the Library."
The LEGO Club is open to elementary school children and meets on the following days of the month:
- First Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Second Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Third Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LEGO blocks are provided for use and each session has a different building theme. Registration is required.
Muslim Voices
Muslim Voices is a book based discussion group for children ages 8-12 and their adult family member. The focus of the discussion is exploring universal themes of courage and community through books with Muslim protagonists. Participants will receive a free copy to keep of the picture books used in each session along with a healthy snack. Please register in advance.
- April 8th 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- April 15th 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- April 29th 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- May 8th 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Born To Do Science
Monty Harper brings Oklahoma State University scientists to the library to present their research in an accessible way to children and their families. Suggested for grades 3-8.
- March 9th 2 to 3 p.m.
- March 23rd 2 to 3 p.m.
- April 13th 2 to 3 p.m.
- April 27th 2 to 3 p.m.