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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Bags

All Day 12/1 - 12/20
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

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 bag and we will try to find you your new favori...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

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 bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board- December Meeting

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Join the Teen Advisory Board to serve your library and community! Open to ages 12-18!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Join the Teen Advisory Board to serve your library and community! Open to ages 12-18!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on readin...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Mystery Readers Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you love cozy mysteries? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members. The book selection for December, On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle. You...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Do you love cozy mysteries? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members. The book selection for December, On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. English a...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Holiday Crafts & Tree Trimming

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Enjoy getting into the spirit of the season with us by helping decorate the library’s Christmas tree. Kids will make some fun holiday crafts. Check out some holiday books and DVD...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Enjoy getting into the spirit of the season with us by helping decorate the library’s Christmas tree. Kids will make some fun holiday crafts. Check out some holiday books and DVDs while you're here.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get grea...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. No registration is r...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. English a...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

S.O. Animation Society

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation. A cool space to talk about your favorite...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Film & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship Class

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

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...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Holiday Zines for Teens & Tweens

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Description:

Come in for a festive good time making Holiday themed zines with new and old friends! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own personal photos and decorat...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come in for a festive good time making Holiday themed zines with new and old friends! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own personal photos and decorations.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Wrapping Creations

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Celebrate the holidays with creative gift wrapping solutions, and DIY holiday decorating ideas. Most store bought wrapping paper contain plastic and cannot be recycled. Learn four ...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Description:

Celebrate the holidays with creative gift wrapping solutions, and DIY holiday decorating ideas. Most store bought wrapping paper contain plastic and cannot be recycled.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross-Stitch Ornaments

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

New to cross-stitching? Not as new but wanting a chill environment to tackle a small project? Here at Southern Oaks we will be starting a Christmas light design. We don't expect yo...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

New to cross-stitching? Not as new but wanting a chill environment to tackle a small project? Here at Southern Oaks we will be starting a Christmas light design.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on readin...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. English a...

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Southern Oaks Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Clubs:

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 enjo...

Event Description:

New members are always welcome! December is the annual "Readers Choice", please bring your favorite book title to discuss with the group. Our meetings are recurring and take place ...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

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.

New members are always welcome! December is the annual "Readers Choice", please bring your favorite book title to discuss with the group. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker Tuesday

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. Books chosen are usually picture...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:

Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. Books chosen are usually picture books that have appeal for kids 6 to 11 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get grea...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.