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Teen D&D: Summer One-Shot

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don't have a lot of time to commit? Try out our one-shot campaign! You'll get through the whole story in one session!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Study Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don't have a lot of time to commit? Try out our one-shot campaign! You'll get through the whole story in one session!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Minecraft Meetup

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Come and join us for our Minecraft Meetup!  This month, we will be making any craft of your choice from the past few months and then playing in the Southern Oaks Minecraft ...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Description:

Come and join us for our Minecraft Meetup! 

This month, we will be making any craft of your choice from the past few months and then playing in the Southern Oaks Minecraft world. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Design

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Museums at MLS
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

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

Summer Movie Adventures!

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Adventures into the water at your own risk!  This Sunday Summer movie, we watch a film about a killer shark that unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up ...

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

Adventures into the water at your own risk! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, July 30, 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: 12
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 "Kids" group.

Cyber-bullying

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Snapchat, Instagram, apps, and gaming platforms provide so many opportunities for social interaction! Help your family know how to make safe choices online by recognizing cyber bul...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Snapchat, Instagram, apps, and gaming platforms provide so many opportunities for social interaction! Help your family know how to make safe choices online by recognizing cyber bullying.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, July 31, 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: 11
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 "Adults" group.

Magnet Crafts

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Come by the library and make three different magnets to put on your fridge! For adults only. 

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

Come by the library and make three different magnets to put on your fridge! For adults only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Mystery Readers Club

Monday, August 5, 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. Read any title from the Library Lover's Mysteries by Jenn McKinlay. Come join...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Do you love cozy mysteries? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members. Read any title from the Library Lover's Mysteries by Jenn McKinlay. Come join us for conversation and a cozy cup of tea.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

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

Soldering Sunday

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

DIY Soldering Sunday! We are using soldering guns to create some metal work! This is an Adult and Young Adult program. Limited space. Please register the person using the solder...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

DIY Soldering Sunday! We are using soldering guns to create some metal work!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

DIY Magnets Kit

08/12/2024 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Make some magnets for your fridge in the comfort of your home! This kit comes with materials to make three different magnets. 

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Make some magnets for your fridge in the comfort of your home! This kit comes with materials to make three different magnets. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Southern Oaks Book Club

Tuesday, August 13, 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! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection, The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. The book selection is avail...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection, The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. The book selection is available on Libby and Hoopla.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids' Book Club

Tuesday, August 13, 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 a great book. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. Books chosen are usually a picture book or short...

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: 15
Event Description:

Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss a great book. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. Books chosen are usually a picture book or short chapter book that has appeal for kids 6 to 11 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, August 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How To Start A Business With SCORE OKC

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Want to start your own business or grow your existing business? Come learn about the basics of starting a small business and the resources SCORE OKC has to offer for both new and e...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance, Careers & Jobs
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Description:

Want to start your own business or grow your existing business? Come learn about the basics of starting a small business and the resources SCORE OKC has to offer for both new and existing business owners.

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

Storytime

Monday, August 19, 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.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, August 20, 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: 11
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, August 20, 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 "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, August 21, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, August 22, 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: 12
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.

Adult D&D - Session 0

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This event is for those who have signed up for the Adult D&D - Fall Session series. You will have to go to the August 29 event to sign up for the program. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

This event is for those who have signed up for the Adult D&D - Fall Session series. You will have to go to the August 29 event to sign up for the program. 

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

Escape Room

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to make it out? Test your skills in this escape room! You'll have 45 minutes to solve the room. Teens and adults only!

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Do you have what it takes to make it out? Test your skills in this escape room! You'll have 45 minutes to solve the room.

Teens and adults only!