Day Calendar

Visit Almonte's creation station for share your favorite winter read and decorate a tree for our forest.

Learn about the first African American woman astronaut, Mae Jemison, & then make your own rocket!

This kit is designed for ages 6-12 and is only available while supplies last. 

This kit is specifically designed for expecting and new parents with babies from birth to five years old. Come to your local branch and pick up a resource kit.

Hop to it and come find these frogs! Once you find all nine, you will receive a prize. (Toads included; please be kind to them.)

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

This kit is specifically designed for expecting and new parents with babies from birth to five years old. Come to your local branch and pick up a resource kit.

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

This kit is specifically designed for expecting and new parents with babies from birth to five years old. Come to your local branch and pick up a resource kit.

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well, this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

Have you heard of those subscription boxes where you pay to receive a personalized box of goodies every month? Well this is just like that, except for free! And with library books!

This kit is specifically designed for expecting and new parents with babies from birth to five years old. Come to your local branch and pick up a resource kit.

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

Come to the Ralph Ellison Library to view floor banners from the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and the Gaylord-Pickens Museum featuring the stories of special Oklahomans who have had an impact on our state and beyond. Featuring:

Peek-a-boo! Who can you find throughout the library? Grab a Black History Month Scavenger Month kit at the front desk.

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book box and we will try to find you your new favorite book from the Juvenile or Young Adult reading level!

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.

Every month, we ask a question, and you get to answer!

Celebrate Black History Month at the library with an interactive scavenger hunt. Search throughout the library to uncover the identity of five important figures from Black history.

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!

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

This month we have kits to make a bingo game! Sign up for yours today!

To celebrate Black excellence for Black History Month, we’re creating spinning lamps inspired by Kara Walker’s brilliant artwork.

To celebrate Black excellence for Black History Month, this week we're looking at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Harper (July 19, 1875 – September 18, 1935) was a journalist, activist, and a widely celebrated poet.

Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?!

This kit is specifically designed for expecting and new parents with babies from birth to five years old. Come to your local branch and pick up a resource kit.