This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading. Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Gaming Unplugged 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Gaming Unplugged 2:00pm - 4:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Fun filled workshop, with low to no tech games. What did we do before video games? Come find out as you practice teamwork, cooperation, and problem solving through group games and activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Southern Oaks Library 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Southern Oaks Chess Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Southern Oaks Chess Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Balloon Art for Beginners 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Balloon Art for Beginners 2:00pm - 3:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art. Animals & beyond!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble 10:30am - 11:15am All Ages, Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble 10:30am - 11:15am Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Southern Oaks 50 Year Anniversary Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Southern Oaks 50 Year Anniversary Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Outdoor Program Registration Required Event Description: Southern Oaks Library is turning 50! Join us in celebrating the vibrant Southern Oaks story!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Cosplay for Beginners 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Cosplay for Beginners 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Learn about cosplay in this five part series!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm - 2:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Registration Required 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. Jun 18 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading. Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Video Game Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Video Game Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! Are you preparing a wonderful summer meal for the break, Well Southern Oaks is the place to let your kid come celebrate playing video games while you tend to your meal. Let them spend 2hrs full of excitement and joy while out of your way in
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This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Southern Oaks Library 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 "All Ages" group. Jun 20 - 30 2025 Juneteenth Display 06/20/2025 @ 8:30am - 06/30/2025 @ 8:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 20 - 30 2025 Juneteenth Display 06/20/2025 @ 8:30am - 06/30/2025 @ 8:30pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 21 - 27 2025 Summer Solstice Kit All Day 6/21 - 6/27 All Ages Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 21 - 27 2025 Summer Solstice Kit All Day 6/21 - 6/27 Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate the longest day of the year with this activity kit!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Gardening through the Heat 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Gardening through the Heat 10:00am - 11:00am Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Event Description: OSU's Mason Huddleston will be presenting on protecting plants from the summer's perils!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Summer Plant Swap 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Summer Plant Swap 11:00am - 12:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Watercolor Coasters 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Watercolor Coasters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs Event Description: Come decorate coasters using sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Two coasters per registrant.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" 10:30am - 11:15am All Ages, Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" 10:30am - 11:15am Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art! Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance 2:00pm - 3:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: This presentation introduces germs and discusses the difference between bacteria and viruses.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required 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. Jun 24 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm - 2:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Registration Required 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading. Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!
