Day Calendar

National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets integral role in our culture and celebrates the joy, expressiveness, and delight of poetry. Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that typically

¡Celebra el Mes Árabe Americano! ¡Toma un palito y ponlo adentro de la taza con la repuesta que creas que es correcto!

Exercise your creativity by joining the 2023 Kids Earth Day Art Contest! We're now accepting submissions from artists ages 5-12 in the following categories:

Oklahoma Contemporary's current exhibit, The Art of Food, explores how humans connect to food through the lens of over 30 different artists.

Celebrate Earth Day by upcycling household items to plant seeds and raise fresh herbs in your home!

This month your little one will be making a collage worthy of hanging on your window! We will provide the ingredients, or you can add your own, to make your collage look amazing and unique.

Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. This month’s country is South Africa, who's art and folklore are as diverse as the peoples who live there.

Box pickup week for registrants of the Spring Teen Book Box. Participants will have one week to pick their box up once they have been notified it is ready.

April 22 is Earth Day! Celebrate by making these DIY speakers for your phone out of recycled (and recyclable!) materials. You will need to provide your own cardboard paper towel roll and scissors.

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

Create your own Earth Day art! Each kit will contain 2 sheets of light sensitive paper, instructions, and a reading list. You will need to collect items to create the design on your paper.

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

Look for the flowers at Southern Oaks Library!  Look all around our library for different flowers.  Fill out an activity sheet and win a small prize!

This exhibit features the stories of six pioneering Oklahomans whose achievements have had an impact in Oklahoma and beyond!

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!