Upcoming Events

Participants will learn how to mend holes in clothing using stitches meant to be seen. Bring one woven (non-stretchy) item with you to mend, like a pair of jeans with a hole. 

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Come watch a short magic show then learn a simple trick of your own! Geared towards kids ages 5-12.

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    

What's better than a pet that you have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night? One you don't have to feed, water & take out in the middle of the night! How do you do that? By having a pet rock!

Why are some foods better for me than others? Discover taste and textures of a healthy snack while you learn about how food fuels your body. 

D&D is all the rage and the library is here for it. You've heard all the cool stories, you've always wanted to give it a try, but you don't even know where to start? This one is for you.

Join local Bricktown Clowns as we learn various clown skills: juggling, plate spinning, magic tricks, bubble tricks, general silliness.

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for two hours of Family Gaming Night! Meet other game lovers, and learn how to play new games with them. We'll have a variety of tabletop and video games available and plenty of space to play them.

Express your style with bleach painting on t-shirts! Perfect for teens who love to stand out! Bring a cotton t-shirt in any color but white and use our supplies to create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

This is a two part program! Week 2: Paint

Use acrylic paint to give your finished 3D figurine specific and vibrant details.

Join us as we paint a delightful citrus painting and sample some local sodas. Adults only!

Join us for an evening of stories and activities exploring our senses! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 and up with special sensory needs or for those who might need a smaller crowd.

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.

Time is ticking, and there are cryptic secrets to decipher before The Artist’s unearthly lair consumes you! Every corner of his attic holds clues, but it will take quick thinking and coordinated teamwork to piece them together and escape.

Teens, do you love to read? Adults, do you love young adult literature, even though you may not be a teen any longer? This book club is open to all YA lovers, both teens and adults!