Upcoming Events

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community. 

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

Discover a world of free resources available through your library! In this class, you'll learn how to navigate our online databases to access everything from research tools and learning materials to entertainment and more.

Come Listen to the Music of Ella Fitzgerald, sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Jazz" and George Benson, an American jazz fusion guitarist, singer, and songwriter as you enjoy Scratch Art.

16+ Come join us in making a brooch pin. You can make your brooch like the one in the picture, or you can modify it with your creativity! This project is made by layering shrink plastic and adding a bead. 

Join us at the Ralph Ellison Library to learn how to play the fantasy card game Magic The Gathering! You will have the chance to sort cards, build a deck, and play a match.

Do you want to attend the Book Lover's Ball on February 15th, but don't have a costume yet?

This month's book club meeting we're discussing: "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson.  Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today!

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

Discover the flavors and traditions of the Vietnamese Tet Festival (New Year) in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to make Bánh trôi, delightful rice flour dumplings filled with cane sugar crumbles, similar to sweet chewy mochi.

Celebrate being in your reading era! This extravaganza for readers will feature book displays, swag and giveaways, bookish crafts, drawings for prizes, activities for kids, and more.

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not. 

Grab you chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overview. Second session on will be devoted to playing.

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.  

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.