Upcoming Events

Teens, do you know everything there is to know about Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman? Compete against other teens and prove you're the trivia master of Metropolis! You may even leave with a prize.

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

Get creative and make a beautiful rose wreath using coffee filters! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to dye, shape, and assemble coffee filter roses, then arrange them into a decorative wreath. All materials provided.

Thinking of changing careers or going back to school? Come talk to the team at OCCC for help and guidance in your next steps! Registration not required.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by exploring the warm, rustic flavors of Irish heritage! Join us for a hands-on baking session where you’ll learn how to make a classic Irish Apple Cake—a simple and delicious dessert with a rich cultural history.

Candlekeep attracts scholars like a flame attracts moths.

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.

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation. New members may join in September or January.

Please register each participating child individually. Do not use special notes to add additional children.

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

Please register each participating child individually. Do not use special notes to add additional children.

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.

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.

Join us after school for arts and crafts! Each Friday, come hang out with friends while we do a fun craft. This week we will learn how to do Diamond Painting.

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 cup of tea at the Metropolitan Library System's most historic library before the Stockyard's City St. Patrick’s Parade! Bring the whole family and enjoy a warm spot of tea on us.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Learn the Art of Quilling and Celebrate the Life of Georgia O'Keeffe!

We will be creating a greeting card with a quilled flower design.

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC).