Community Calendar

Thanks to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Edmond Parks and Recreation is hosting a virtual BioBlitz this September in support of the Parks for Pollinators campaign.

The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is an event in which community members work with parks and rec staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found in Mitch Park in September. We use a no-cost platform/app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park during this month and provide us with more information about pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.

If you'd like to watch a tutorial on using iNaturalist, you can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI

This information will help us understand how we can better protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community.

"Discovering Ansel Adams" features over 100 photographs that share Adams’s most celebrated works while revealing aspects of his development that are frequently overlooked. Together with original archival materials from the Center of Creative Photography’s Ansel Adams Archive, these photographs demonstrate how Adams transformed from a fourteen-year-old tourist with a camera into a renowned photographer between 1916 and the 1940s. Along the way, photographic prints from his early visits to the American Southwest, his mountaineering experiences as a young man, and his quest to photograph America’s national parks will enchant visitors.

We all have an inner artist, and some even act upon it. Join us in the beautiful, well-lit Conference Room to work on your project. Find support, ideas, and maybe make some friends as you all work on your projects.

Supplies are not provided, just bring what you are working on and everything you will need. [Registration Required.]

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Welcome to one of the top State Fairs in North America, showcasing our state's agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. It's everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions and just plain fun!

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls. Each class includes warm-up, stretching, cardio, balance, and strengthening exercise, as well as a cool down.

Registration required; walk-ins accepted if space permits. Library card required for all participants. Provided with support from the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI).

1 hour, twice a week, Mondays & Wednesdays August 18-December 17

September 16th is National Voter Registration Day! Join us as we create positive change in our community by registering to vote. Learn the impact that you can have on our community and see how your actions can make a big difference. We will be working with The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma whose mission is to encourage informed and active participation in representative government through voter education and advocacy.
Check out all of SOKC Library's upcoming events on our calendar.

Join us Monday, September 15 from 6 to 7pm for a hands-on iPhone Photography Basics Workshop. Whether you are capturing art, products, portraits, or everyday moments, you’ll learn simple techniques to improve composition, lighting, and editing using just your phone. Open to all skill levels. Just bring your charged phone and your curiosity.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Chase Spivey is the Creative Director at Uncanny Art House and an award-winning videographer who has produced video and photo content full-time since 2014. His work includes music videos screened at DeadCenter (Sisteria’s Pale in the Darkness) and the Los Angeles Film Festival (Jabee’s Hope). He co-founded and directed the Norman Film Festival from 2018 to 2021 and has earned Addy Awards for his work with local marketing agencies.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

Learn how to get the most out of your iPhone camera in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners. Whether you are capturing art, products, portraits, or everyday moments, you will pick up simple techniques to improve composition, lighting, and editing using just your phone. Open to all skill levels. Just bring your charged phone and your curiosity.

Only 8 spots available. Registration is required.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Chase Spivey is the Creative Director at Uncanny Art House and an award-winning videographer who has produced video & photo content full-time since 2014. His work includes music videos screened at DeadCenter (Sisteria’s Pale in the Darkness) and the Los Angeles Film Festival (Jabee’s Hope). He co-founded and directed the Norman Film Festival from 2018 to 2021 and has earned Addy Awards for his work with local marketing agencies.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE
Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

This event will focus on ways individuals and communities can support immigrants, offering practical guidance and resources for those who want to make a positive impact. Non members are welcome to attend. Women in Action for All is a grassroots organization committed to developing strategies to address critical issues facing our community, state and country.

Thanks to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Edmond Parks and Recreation is hosting a virtual BioBlitz this September in support of the Parks for Pollinators campaign.

The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is an event in which community members work with parks and rec staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found in Mitch Park in September. We use a no-cost platform/app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park during this month and provide us with more information about pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.

If you'd like to watch a tutorial on using iNaturalist, you can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI

This information will help us understand how we can better protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community.