Upcoming Events

Attention Everyone,

Join us at the Ralph Ellison Library as Native Farming Solutions comes in to discuss sustainable farming and gardening practices in observance of Native American Heritage Month

Unleash your creativity at our Teen Art Hangout! Join us for a relaxed, open-ended crafting session where you can make whatever you want. We'll provide a variety of craft supplies—paints, papers, markers, and more.

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

Kids and Teens, please join us in making Perler Bead creations! Beads along with a variety of patterns will be available for use that range in skill level. If you have never tried creating with Perler Beads, now is your chance!

Learn to code with Dash Robots! Kids will learn basic programming skills with hands-on activities that are sure to be fun.

Teens, do you know everything there is to know about Disney past, present, and future? Come face off against other fans to prove it! You may even win 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. 

Embark on an adventure beyond your imagination with our library's Minecraft program! Dive into the limitless possibilities of this virtual world as you build, create, and explore alongside fellow gamers.

Learn and explore multiple dance styles to maintain physical health, confidence, and a sense of well-being. Dance technique, motor skill development, and social connection creates an experience that is physically and emotionally beneficial.

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.

Do you know a friend or community member with a good story about their life experiences? Have you been wanting to interview your family elders to find out what life was like before you were born?

Guests will make an apple pie to take home. Only 1 pie per registration and 1 registration per family

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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.

You’re never too young or too old to make art! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for open-ended creation inspired by different artists and techniques. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

Participants will learn how to create a soft sculpture out of wool with needle-felting with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Cont

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.