Event List

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Illuminate those textbooks! As summer winds down, and you start thinking about back-to-school, what better way to get ready to hit the books again than to craft a cool locker accessory?

Join us for an afternoon of fun, music, and friendly competition! Battle it out with BattleBots while listening to great tunes and enjoying each other's company.

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

Cardio dance is a dynamic dance-based workout that is easy to follow and will offer a full body workout. Bring some water and your dancing feet for this fun and energetic class!

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

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Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 90 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 300 piece puzzle provided by the library.

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.

Bring your budding botanist to the library and join us for this hands-on plant science program! Participants will learn about the parts of a plant, how they grow, and will pot up their own seeds to take home!

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Join us for a MESSY fun time. Lots of hands on activities involving stations with paint, slime, and more. 

Bring a spare set of clothes and a towel. because you (and your kids) will leave messy. 

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of exploring and learning more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Chill out with Southern Oaks!

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

Discover why vegetables are so good for you and are considered the foundation of health! Rich in vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, we all know were supposed to eat the rainbow, but do you know all the varieties out there?