Week Calendar

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help!

Do you love spoOoOoky stuff?  This take-home kit is for you, ghoul!  Three small craftsy projects are included in this kit to spookify your favorite room for Halloween.

Come and learn about financial literacy with Katera Snelling about investing. The first session is entitled, Don't Play Politics with Your Portfolio.

Enjoy science, art, and literacy activities from home with these prepared activity kits! These Lit Kits include supplies for fun activities inspired by books on the Intermediate or High School Sequoyah list. Supplies are limited.

This year's holidays are coming up soon-- make next year's costumes, meals, and presents even better by recording what you did (or wished you'd done)!

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express.

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

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

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.

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.

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga.  No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear something you can easily move in.  

Come learn about the latest crimes/scams targeting seniors and how to avoid becoming a victim! 

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

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Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.  

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.

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.

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

You won't want to miss this Women's Coffee.  Sponsored by Villages OKC where they are a plan not a place.  Enjoy good conversation, laughter and light refreshments.  Tea, Coffee and small snacks will be provided.

Join the Warr Acres Homeschool Code Club and learn how to write code, create websites, design games, apps, and more!

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers, and formula or food while supplies last.  Eligible a

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

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.

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.

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.

Learn ways to improve your overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements.

Learn and practice computer basics in this hands-on class. Using laptops, staff will guide adult learners through the fundamentals.

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

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.

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!

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express.

Bring the whole family! Please register only the children.

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly class. Discover how to create, format, and save documents, use basic editing tools, and learn and share other useful tips.

Come create beautiful one-of-a-kind print designs using floating inks on water. 

Learn the Art of Suminagashi 

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

A meetup for writers of all ages and genres to build community and WRITE! 

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join? Players of all skill levels are invited to play in-person. 

Best for kids ages 3-5 who are able to sit through a little bit longer book than toddlers, and ready for more school-readiness activities.

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

New members are always welcome! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection, The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month.

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.

Join us in our brand new building as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults.

Join us once a month to discuss interesting books at the Belle Isle Book Group every 2nd Wednesday at 11 AM. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next.

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

Librarian will share stories, activities, and a craft with attendees. 

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

It's Coding Club Homeschool Edition!

Do you love cozy mysteries? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members.  Book selection, A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay. Come join us for conversation and a cozy cup of tea.

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls.

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.

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.

Do you want to learn to knit? In this program we will learn the skills needed to make a baby hat.

Please join us at the Downtown Library on October 6th at 2:00 pm for a dance performance by Azuquita Cubana, celebrating Hispanic Heritage.

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Peeps, Who has the Peeps! We do, here at the Southern Oaks Library. Join us as we create Halloween Peep Diorama! Peeps and other supplies provided. Family fun building a diorama together!

Register now for some Peepy Fun!

Do you have trouble working a computer or learning new things on your phone or tablet? Struggling with an online job application or need to make a resume? Need help downloading books or apps on your phone? Let us help!

Join us for SAIL fitness classes facilitated by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative! SAIL is a fitness pr

Curious about your child's growth and well-being? Join us at the library for an informative Q&A session with pediatric residents. Get expert insights on child development, health, and behavior in a casual, friendly environment.

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.  The SAIL program was des

Do you have questions about which Medicare Plan is right for you?  Get help Navigating the Medicare Maze as you discover your best fit within the many Medicare options and deadlines. 

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

What do owls eat? HOW do owls eat? Find out in this hands-on program! Participants will dissect a Barn Owl pellet to discover more about how owls find and eat food in the world around them. 

Ages 8 - 12

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a Halloween themed snow globe. You will leave with a completed painting.

                                  It's National Hispanic Heritage month!

Come celebrate with us at the Southern Oaks Library, October 12th at 2pm.

Momentum String Spinners  

This month we will learn about angular momentum. Come create a fast-spinning wind-up launcher with wheels.

Join us in making concha bread and discuss its significance to Hispanic heritage!

Come by and make a spooky squishy! This craft is cute, fun, and easy to replicate with supplies from home.
 

This is a drop-in program and will go from 2-4pm or while supplies last.

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 120 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library.

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! 

Hey kids, come show your love for the library and join "Library Helpers." We will meet every other month to work on art projects to decorate the library, make bookmarks and/or greeting cards for the community, and talk about all the great books th

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Power Hack is back and better than ever!! This Edmond Library favorite returns this fall in a very special ADVANCED edition.

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of science!
From explosive experiments to messy discoveries, when you become a Science Explorer you are guaranteed to have fun - and learn a little bit too!

Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art wood statues carved by hand that depict fantastical animal-like creatures.

Similar to tag, Humans v Zombies is an interactive game where zombies attempt to decimate the human population. Everyone is equipped with a nerf gun except for the couple of "zombies" to start off the game.

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! You will be learning how paper is made and then making it!

It's SpoOooOkY Halloween! Join the Ralph Ellison Library in celebrating at the Pumpkin Painting Party! Small pumpkins and paint supplies will be provided by the library.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

This program is intended for children learning to read and practicing reading aloud.

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series by Mary Pope Osborne.

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.