Day Calendar

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

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.)

February is National Bird Feeding Month! The weather is cold, and food is hard to come by for our feathery friends. Feed the birds around your house and see if you can observe them from the window!

Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead.

Cozy up this winter and create your own sensory-soothing herbal mug rug! Each kit will contain everything you need to create a lavender-filled mug rug.

Could anything make your little one cuter? Only a Lovebug Headband could! In February's Take and Make Kit your child will cover a ladybug headband with hearts, turning it into a lovely Lovebug.

Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. Don't forget to get your Traveling Tales Passport stamped once you finish your 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!

The Danish concept of hygge refers to finding comfort, pleasure, and warmth in simple, soothing things such as a cozy atmosphere or the feeling of friendship.

You know those subscription box services where you pay to receive a mystery box of goodies? Well, this is just like that, only FREE! Sign up to receive 2 YA books, plus some fun treats. Everything in the bag is yours to keep!

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.

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.

Celebrate Black History Month with Ralph Ellison!

These children's take home kits are available on a first come, first serve basis. Limit five kits per household.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Ralph Ellison!

These children's take home kits are available on a first come, first serve basis. Limit five kits per household.

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.

Stress got you down or even overwhelmed? Take care of yourself with the help of this Self-Care Kit.

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! 

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 Myra Viola Wilds. Wilds (July 19, 1875 – September 18, 1935) was born in Kentucky.

To celebrate Black excellence for Black History Month, this week we're looking at Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar (June 27, 1872 – February 9, 1906) was one of the most influential poets in American literature.