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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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Time	Sun (6/01)	Mon (6/02)	Tue (6/03)	Wed (6/04)	Thu (6/05)	Fri (6/06)	Sat (6/07)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Juneteenth Display 06/01/2025 @ 8:30am - 06/18/2025 @ 8:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.
9 am				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Child Development and Autism Screening 9:00am - 10:00am Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge! For children birth through age 5.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Neighborhood Arts: Alegria Real 10:30am - 11:15am All Ages, Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Get ready to 'Color Our World' with Alegria Real! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Child Development and Autism Screening 10:30am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge! For children birth through age 5.		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddlerobics 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting Registration Required Event Description: Toddlers are invited to get a great start to lifelong learning through this fun-filled aerobics class, designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and help prepare children for reading readiness.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cozy Mystery Readers Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Do you love cozy mysteries? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members. Come join us for conversation and a cozy cup of tea. We meet the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: 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. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Child Development and Autism Screening 1:00pm - 2:00pm Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge! For children birth through age 5.
2 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Child Development and Autism Screening 2:30pm - 3:30pm Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge! For children birth through age 5.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Larry "the Snake Guy" 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.
3 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cosplay for Beginners 3:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Learn about cosplay in this five part series!	This event is in the "Kids" group. Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading. Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. S.O. Animation Society 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Film & Movies Registration Required Event Description: Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Summer Bash Video Game Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! Are you preparing a wonderful summer meal for the break, Well Southern Oaks is the place to let your kid come celebrate playing video games while you tend to your meal. Let them spend 2hrs full of excitement and joy while out of your way in	This event is in the "Adults" group. U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences Event Description: 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. Disclaimer(s) This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

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