Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health.

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Walking/Jumping Robots!

This month you will have fun building a simple robot that walks using a single motor and a robot that uses the energy stored in a stretched rubber band to jump.

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Come enjoy some Fitness Fun with our teachers from the YMCA as they lead a class full of fun and movement. We will play games that work on coordination, strength, balance, and more. Parents are welcome to participate too!

Unleash your creativity with yarn! In this hands-on program, teens will have the chance to create unique yarn wall hangings and explore the art of crochet.

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

April is National Recycle month and we have some great idea for some DIY bracelets that are easy to make! Join us at the Southern Oaks Library for some DIY jewelry making fun! This is a Teen program. Ages 12 and up. :) 

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. 

Join us for a creative crochet session where you'll learn to make charming flower bookmarks! This workshop is perfect for those with some crochet experience who want to expand their skills.

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

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. 

Candlekeep attracts scholars like a flame attracts moths.

Hop into spring with our Easter Egg Decorating Extravaganza! Join us for a fun-filled craft event where creativity knows no bounds!

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

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.

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation. New members may join in September or January.