Upcoming Events

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.

Come by to the Downtown Library and enjoy some free coffee! There will be puzzles and easy crafts available.

Strides 360™ promises a heart-pumping workout designed to increase your endurance while also developing speed, agility, and quickness to help you sprint through mom life.

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Come learn how to protect yourself against the winter chill, and how to spot the warning signs of frostbite and hypothermia. 

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

At this come-and-go event we will be there to answer questions about library services and you will get to meet other homeschool families. There will also be games and a selection of new materials for you to peruse and check out. 

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.

Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

No experience or supplies needed. 

Have you ever wanted to create your own spice blend but do not know where to start? Or, are you looking for ways to spice up your holiday meals?

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 for an open toddler playtime!

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

Need legal advice?

Health questions?  Need accurate, current and trustworthy medical information? Then this presentation is for you! 

Please come and celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us by enjoying Choctaw social dancing. A dance group from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will be presenting traditional styles of Choctaw dance in the Downtown Library atrium.