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 risk falls.
Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!
Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am.
This program helps you understand your options with Medicare and will help to create less anxiety and confusion.
The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.
Join us for a weekly sensory storytime on Thursdays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families while enjoying stories and activities designed for children with sensory sensitivities.
Advanced Beginner English as a Second Language Classes - Zoom (ESL)
Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This advanced beginner level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm.
Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.
Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18.
Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings. Children will have the opportunity to practice building motor skills, following directions, socializing with others, and more!
Looking for something fun to do after school? Do you like movies? Join our After School Movie Club! Movies will be shown every Thursday at 4 PM. Snacks will be provided.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
A Craft Afternoon to hang out, relax and let your creativity flow. September month we will be doing Leaf theme crafts. This is for all ages. From 4-6pm it is a come and go program while supplies last.
Disclaimer(s)
Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.
Customers are encouraged to socially distance by maintaining 6 feet apart for the duration of the event.
Crazy 8s is a math club unlike any other! It offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. Increase your math-literacy skills by attending this 8-week math club. Registration is required.
Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm.
Adventure awaits! Join us for a fun time as we venture into the world of DnD. Newbies and novices welcome, and if you have some experience we would love for you to join us! Ages 13-18.
Teens, bring your fic ideas to our Fan Fiction Workshop! We'll create stories from prompts and do a peer review session to strengthen writing skills.
Discover some of the history of the Capitol Hill area with a little bit of spookiness added in. The group will begin at the library and move up towards SW 25th Street in the former downtown area of Capitol Hill.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Groups of 10 or more are requested to call (405) 231-8650.
This six-week coding club for teens will use Google CS First curriculum to learn computer science fundamentals. Students will use Scratch to program a series of fun projects. No previous coding experience necessary!
Are you obsessed with graphic novels? Do you want to learn how to write or draw your own comics? Join us for a free comic book mentorship session.
Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm.
Don't miss this simple and easy craft of making a mini wind chime with little terra cotta pots. Wind chimes are usually made out of suspended tubes, rods, or bells and hung outdoors.
Disclaimer(s)
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.
From the Classics to Miles Morales, award-winning Young Adult author Julian Winters (Running with Lions, Right Where I Left You) takes us on a journey through the books assigned to him as a young reader, the places he discovered his voice and mot
Disclaimer(s)
This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer