Upcoming Events

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

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

No registration required - we'll get you signed up when you arrive!

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

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.

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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!

Join us for a special storytime with the Mayor of Edmond, Darrell Davis! The Mayor will read a story and the librarians will lead children through songs and rhymes. 

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.

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

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

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 Sharika Browne for an amazing afternoon of slam poetry at the library! All ages are welcome. Registration is encouraged.

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!

Buckle up for a special playtime all about cars, trucks, and things that go! We'll get into gear with our favorite transportation themed stories and afterwards play in our own mini-city and make art - with cars!

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a pair of love birds. You will leave with a completed painting.

3D Glasses and the Magic of Colors!

Join us for an exciting STEM event where we will embark on a journey celebrating African American History Month and learn about the inventor of 3D glasses and t

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.

Do you feel nostalgic about the book fair experience of your youth? Looking for a book recommendation to complete your Winter Reading Bingo?

Where candy meets chemistry! Join us at the library as we transform everyday treats into amazing experiments, engineering sweet structures and discovering the colorful magic of candy and science.