Kids Take a Trip Around the World at Local Metro Libraries
Kim Terry, Director of Marketing and Communications
Published: October 12, 2012
Kids in central Oklahoma can start packing their bags and preparing to learn in a fun way about the world beyond our national borders.
Once again they have the exciting opportunity to travel the globe right in their very own local Metropolitan Library System library. The Junior League of Oklahoma City is teaming up with MLS to offer innovative and hands-on experiences for children in grades third through sixth. Our imaginary travelers will have a great time learning about the different cultures in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The program is free, but space is limited so pre-register at the Information Desk of whichever library nearest you is leaving port.
The Trip Around the World programs are designed for children in grades 3 – 6. Call (405) 606-3837 for more information.
A Trip Around the World is co-sponsored by the Junior League of Oklahoma City.
The schedule of voyages is:
| Capitol Hill Library | Wednesday, October 17, 6-7:30pm | Africa |
| Wednesday, November 14, 6-7:30pm | Latin America | |
| Wednesday, November 28, 6-7:30pm | Asia | |
| Ralph Ellison Library | Saturday, December 1, 2-3:30pm | Asia |
| Saturday, December 29, 2-3:30pm | Latin America | |
| Southern Oaks Library | Saturday, January 12, 2-3:30pm | Africa |
| Saturday, January 26, 2-3:30pm | Latin America | |
| Northwest Library | Wednesday, February 6, 6-7:30pm | Latin America |
| Wednesday, February 20, 6-7:30pm | Africa | |
| Wednesday, March 6, 6-7:30pm | Asia | |
| Warr Acres Library | Saturday, March 2, 2-3:30pm | Africa |
| Saturday, March 16, 2-3:30pm | Latin America | |
| Edmond Library | Saturday, April 6, 2-3:30pm | Asia |
| Saturday, April 20, 2-3:30pm | Latin America | |
| Belle Isle Library | Wednesday, April 10, 6-7:30pm | Africa |
| Wednesday, April 24, 6-7:30pm | Asia |
For more information about this or any Metropolitan Library System program, visit the MLS website, www.metrolibrary.org.
The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County includes 13 libraries and five extension libraries. Libraries include Belle Isle, Capitol Hill, Patience S. Latting Northwest, Ralph Ellison, Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, and Southern Oaks in Oklahoma City, as well as Bethany, Choctaw, Del City, Edmond, Midwest City, Village and Warr Acres. Extensions are located in the communities of Harrah, Jones, Luther and Nicoma Park and include Wright Library in Oklahoma City. You can also reach us at www.metrolibrary.org.