Upcoming Events

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Candlekeep attracts scholars like a flame attracts moths.

Still Growing is a library program for adults, with all levels of prior gardening experience! Join us at the Downtown Library each month for a hands-on plant workshop or take-home kit.

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art!
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your own project to work on if desired.

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.

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.

Come play at the Warr Acres Library!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

Are you an animal lover? Jump like a bunny, build a cave like a bear, bark like a dog, and have a ball at this playtime featuring amazing animals! 

Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! This series features a presentation on gardening, followed by the swapping. Bring your seeds, your plants, your cuttings and propagations - if you don't want it, somebody will!

Join us for the Early Readers Book Club designed especially for children beginning to read on their own! This fun and interactive club will inspire a love of reading through engaging stories and exciting activities.

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.

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

Join Emmy-award-winning musical artist Jabee for a free rap workshop for kids and teens at the library!

Clean up time after program 

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.

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.