Choctaw Library Programs and Events

Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 5:00pm-6:30pm) Ages 13 - 18

Teens, if you have filled out a volunteer form online, received a phone call for an interview, and been chosen to become a Summer Reading volunteer, then you must attend one of the trainings held at the library (either May 23rd or May 28th). This training will help you become an awesome Summer Reading volunteer! Note: If you still want to volunteer but haven't started the process, check at the library to see if there are more openings. You must be available both June and July. Call 390-8418 for more information.

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 28 May 2013 09:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Parents and children come enjoy simple songs, rhymes, and stories together. Then we will have time for play and social skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Information Desk.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:30am-11:00am) Age 3-5

Build early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and just plain fun. Older and younger siblings welcome. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the library for more information.

Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:00pm-6:30pm) Ages 13 - 18

Lego Club

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 4:00pm-5:30pm) All Ages

Build with the Lego Club at the Choctaw Library. Open to all ages. Legos provided. Join us or call for more information at 390-8418.

Teen Movie Night

Thu, 30 May 2013 18:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:00pm-8:00pm) Ages 13 - 18

Teens! Please join the Choctaw Library for a movie screening and popcorn. Please call 390-8418 for movie titles and rating information.

Monday Movie Madness

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Monday, June 3, 2013 at 6:00pm-7:45pm) Ages 6 and up

Monday Movie Madness @ the Choctaw Library. Every other Monday this summer we will show a movie. Call 390-8418 for the title and join us for movie madness, popcorn and lemonade.

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Parents and children come enjoy simple songs, rhymes, and stories together. Then we will have time for play and social skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Information Desk.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 10:30am-11:00am) Age 3-5

Build early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and just plain fun. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Please call or stop by the library or call 390-8418 for more information.

Neighborhood Arts Presents: Sugar Free Allstars - Can You Dig This Funky Groove?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 2:00pm-2:45pm) All Ages

You can dig in the dirt, you can dig into reading, but can you dig a funky groove? Nationally recognized and Grammy winning Sugar Free Allstars invite you to participate in their funky grooves and get this party started!

Co-Sponsor: Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts

Gamefest

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 6:00pm-7:30pm) Teens

Game on! Bring your friends and come play video games and board games. Games are rated E, E10+, and T.

Dig Deep: Make It & Take It Craft

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:00am-11:00am) All Ages

Do you dig making things? Join us for a craft and learn about our "Dig Deep: Read" summer reading challenge. Sign up and you will get a gameboard to keep track of your reading for the summer. Learn about this year's reading game and summer events for kids & teens.

Open Play Time

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10:00am-11:00am) 6 months - 5 years

Sharing in playtime with your young child helps promote learning and development. Each second Saturday the Choctaw Library provides a roomful of great toys for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We invite you to join in the fun! Call 390-8418 to register.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 3:00pm-4:00pm) All Ages

Come and read to a dog! Readers can come to practice and improve their reading skills. The dogs with their owners act as an uncritical, appreciative audience with excellent listening skills! The dogs and their owners are certified therapy teams. Bring your own book or borrow one from us! Call 390-8418 or stop by to sign-up.

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Parents and children come enjoy simple songs, rhymes, and stories together. Then we will have time for play and social skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Information Desk.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:30am-11:00am) Age 3-5

Build early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and just plain fun. Older and younger siblings welcome. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the library for more informtaion.

Neighborhood Arts Presents: Adam & Kizzie's "Nursereedo" Rhymes

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00pm-2:45pm) All Ages

What do you get when Goldilocks meets hip-hop? Or when Baa Baa Blacksheep meets jazz? Experience some of your favorite childhood stories in a brand new way: the Eedo way with Adam & Kizzie. That means a lot of music, dancing, cool gadgets, laughter and adventure!

Co-Sponsor: Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts

Underground Craft Night

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 6:00pm-7:30pm) Teens

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make seed bombs for guerrilla gardening and mini terrariums. Please preregister by signing up at the Information Desk or calling 390-8418.

Taking It Underground

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Friday, June 14, 2013 at 10:00am-10:45am) All Ages

Ever wonder what it's like to live underground? Join the OKC Zoo for activities and a live animal demonstration to find out!

Monday Movie Madness

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Monday, June 17, 2013 at 6:00pm-7:45pm) Ages 6 and up

Monday Movie Madness @ the Choctaw Library. Every other Monday this summer we will show a movie. Call 390-8418 for the title and join us for movie madness, popcorn and lemonade.

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Parents and children come enjoy simple songs, rhymes, and stories together. Then we will have time for play and social skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the information desk.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:30:00 CST

Choctaw (Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10:30am-11:00am) Age 3-5

Build early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and just plain fun. Older and younger siblings welcome. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the library for more information.

Children Reading to Dogs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:00am-11:00pm) All Ages

Neighborhood Arts Presents: Rhythmically Speaking - Sebastian The Digger Dog

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:00pm-2:45pm) All Ages

Sebastian Bellaton Oliver Williams III, the digger dog, takes shoes, socks, jewelry and anything else he can carry and hides them in holes all over the neighborhood. When he is burying Miss Betty's Mardi Gras beads he discovers a very large fossilized bone. The bone is from a Saurophaganax; the Oklahoma state dinosaur.

Co-Sponsor: Arts Council of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts.

Paint Oklahoma

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 6:00pm-7:00pm) Teens

Paint your own amazing Oklahoma landscape using Oklahoma red dirt and other organic materials. Learn how to make your own natural paints and the basics of landscape painting. Taught by local artist Kiona Millirons. Supplies provided. Preregister.

Squirm with Worms

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:00:00 CST

Choctaw (Friday, June 21, 2013 at 10:00am-10:45am) Ages 6-10

Oklahoma County Master Gardeners will present this composting program: all about worms. Come learn and squirm with worms! Sign up is required-please call 390-8418 or visit the Information Desk to sign up.

Co-Sponsor: OSU County Extension