Upcoming Events

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

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.

Nålbinding is an ancient hand craft where the finished products look a lot like knitting or crochet. Learn how to do one of the basic stitches while learning about the history of this fascinating art. 

Join us for an evening of painting, cultural immersion, and relaxation as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with local artist Esther Velasco!

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation.

Calling all Spider monkeys!

Are you team Edward or Jacob?
Do you want to return to Forks?
Want to return to 2006 to see it in theaters for the first time again?

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express.

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express.

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

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

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

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.

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading them, but also discussing them!

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly class. Discover how to create, format, and save documents, use basic editing tools, and learn and share other useful tips.

Come create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. 

Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

A meetup for writers of all ages and genres to build community and WRITE!