Choctaw Library Programs and Events

German for Beginners

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Monday, February 6, 2012 at 5:30pm-6:30pm) Ages 13--Adult

Join us for "German in 10 Minutes a Day" with Hannalore Chan. Students will learn to speak conversational German and practice correct pronunciation of common German words and phrases. This is a 6 week course.

Co-Sponsor: Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Join us for simple songs, rhymes, and stories for parents and babies to enjoy together. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the reference desk to sign up.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:30am-11:00am) Ages 3-5

Come to the library for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun to help build early literacy skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Reference Desk for more information.

Lil' Lit' Club

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 1:00pm-1:30pm) Readers ages 4 and up

Do you like to read aloud and act out stories? Join the Lil' Lit' Club for weekly activities. Children will benefit from reading the selection in advance with their family. Check with the information desk for next title. Call 390-8418.

Yoga for Your Health

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:15:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 6:15pm-7:15pm) Adults

The health benefits of yoga include stress reduction, the concentration required during yoga practice tends to focus your attention on the matter at hand, and thereby reducing the emphasis you may be putting on the stress in your life. Melissa O'Neill of Oklahoma City will lead these sessions. Classes are free and space is limited. Please pre-register at 390-8418, ext 3.

Paint Those Things

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00pm-5:30pm) Ages 10 and up

Tired of those old, ugly shoes, but they still fit you? Got a few light stains on your favorite t-shirt? Want a new, shiny look? Paint it! Glitter it? Give it some bling! (Bring your own shoes, shirt, denim jacket or vest, etc.). Call 390-8418 to reserve a spot.

Open Play Time

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Saturday, February 11, 2012 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, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 3:00pm-4:00pm) Children who can read

Come and read to a dog! (A dog and trainer certified as a therapy team by Therapy Dogs International.) 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! Bring your own book or borrow one from us! Come by or call 390-8418 to reserve a space.

German for Beginners

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:30pm-6:30pm) Ages 13--Adult

Co-Sponsor: Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Join us for simple songs, rhymes, and stories for parents and babies to enjoy together. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the reference desk to sign up.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:30am-11:00am) Ages 3-5

Come to the library for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun to help build early literacy skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Reference Desk for more information.

Lil' Lit' Club

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 1:00pm-1:30pm) Readers ages 4 and up

Children Reading to Dogs

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 4:00pm-5:00pm) Children who can read

Yoga for Your Health

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:15:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:15pm-7:15pm) Adults

Child Guidance Screenings

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 1:00pm-5:00pm) Parents of Young Children

Child Guidance is offering developmental and speech/language screenings @ the libraries once again! A developmental screening is a very general look at how children are doing compared to other children the same age. At a screening appointment, your child's developmental progress will be assessed. Any questions or concerns you may have about your child's development or behavior will be discussed. Information about upcoming stages and home activities will be given. Screenings will include a small fee. Parents of young children can schedule your screening appointment, please call Child Guidance @ 405-425-4412.

Co-Sponsor: Oklahoma City-County Health Department

Choctaw Library 4th Annual ChocolateFest

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6:00pm-7:00pm) Teens

Join in on some fun and tasty activities in celebration of one of our favorite foods- Chocolate! Test your speed, wit and agility while enjoying several types and forms of chocolate. You don�t want to miss this!

AARP: Defensive Driver Safety Course

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:30am-3:30pm) Age 16 and older

Participants will update their skills for safer driving. A Certificate of Completion provides auto insurance discount lasting 3 years. AARP members: $12; all others $14 cash or check payable to AARP on the day of the course. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Co-Sponsor: AARP and Eastern Oklahoma Tech Center

Rhythmically Speaking presents Sitting In with Clara

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:00pm-7:00pm) Ages 8 to Adults

Members of the Youth Council of the NAACP and Clara Luper sat down at Katz Drug Store on August 19, 1958 and ordered a Coke�. This was one of many sit-in protests in Oklahoma City which resulted in the Integration of Katz Drug Store, Split-T Drive-in, the Skirvin Hotel and hundreds of other businesses. "I'm gonna sit in with Clara 'cause I can't stand for this anymore".

Co-Sponsor: Friends of the Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Join us for simple songs, rhymes, and stories for parents and babies to enjoy together. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the reference desk to sign up.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:30am-11:00am) Ages 3-5

Come to the library for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun to help build early literacy skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Reference Desk for more information.

Lil' Lit' Club

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1:00pm-1:30pm) Readers ages 4 and up

Yoga for Your Health

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:15:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 6:15pm-7:15pm) Adults

Ookami Anime Club

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:30pm-4:00pm) Teens

Share and discuss your favorite Anime and Manga (Japanese drawings and cartoons). Screen new Anime episodes each month! Snacks will be provided so come join the fun! *Anime may contain material that is considered unsuitable for ages 13 and younger.

Fight the Internet Bad Guys and Win

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Monday, February 27, 2012 at 6:30pm-7:30pm) Adults

�Internet criminals are out there, working to steal your stuff, or to use your computer behind your back to steal other people�s stuff. In his free workshop, computer security expert Dave Moore will expose the bad guy�s schemes, teaching you how to Fight the Internet Bad Guys and Win.� Cosponsors: Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

Lapsit Storytime

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 9:30am-10:00am) 6 mos to 3 years

Join us for simple songs, rhymes, and stories for parents and babies to enjoy together. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the reference desk to sign up.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30am-11:00am) Ages 3-5

Come to the library for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun to help build early literacy skills. Please call 390-8418 or stop by the Reference Desk for more information.

Diabetes 101

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:30pm-7:00pm) Adults

Learn to live life to the fullest with diabetes. Carolyn Seibold from the Midwest City Diabetes Education Center will hold a basic diabetes education course that will give participants a good understanding of the disease including information about how to manage diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication

Co-Sponsor: Midwest Regional Medical Center

Lil' Lit' Club

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 1:00pm-1:30pm) Readers ages 4 and up

Lego club

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 29, 2012 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.

Yoga for Your Health

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:15:00 CDT

Choctaw (Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 6:15pm-7:15pm) Adults

Gem and Mineral display

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 9:00am-8:00pm) All Ages

Gem and Mineral Display - March 1-31 George Finley and members of the Shawnee Gem and Mineral Club will have gems, minerals and craft items on display during month of March. Books and resources will be available for check-out.

Co-Sponsor: Shawnee Gem and Mineral Club & Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Ctr

Camo Art

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6:00pm-7:00pm) Teens

Explore the style of The Hunger Games, and make your own wearable art creation. Use camouflage and military clothing, buttons, zippers, and patches to make your statement, no matter what district you represent. Incorporate the Mockingjay symbol or create something the Girl on Fire would wear, and make Cinna proud!

Family Place: 1-2-3 Play with Me

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00am-11:00am) Infants to age 4 with parents/guardians

Playing with your baby or child is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for four weeks for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your child. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions. This free series is intended for infants through age four with their parents or guardians. Pre-register by calling the library or visiting the reference desk.

Gem and Mineral: Demo Day at the Library

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:00:00 CDT

Choctaw (Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10:00am-3:00pm) Ages 10 and older

Members of the Shawnee Gem and Mineral Club will provide an overview of the club's activities. Demonstrations of jewelry making and many facets of gems/minerals are presented. This event is a come and go affair. No registration is necessary. School-aged children and young adults are welcome

Co-Sponsor: Shawnee Gem and Mineral Club & Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Ctr

German for Beginners

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:30:00 CDT

Choctaw (Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:30pm-6:30pm) Ages 13--Adult

Co-Sponsor: Eastern Oklahoma County Tech Center