Attention:

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

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/22)	Mon (6/23)	Tue (6/24)	Wed (6/25)	Thu (6/26)	Fri (6/27)	Sat (6/28)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Juneteenth Display 06/20/2025 @ 8:30am - 06/30/2025 @ 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.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Summer Solstice Kit All Day 6/21 - 6/27 All Ages Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate the longest day of the year with this activity kit!
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma" 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: Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art! 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 "All Ages" group. Threads of Tradition: Beading Our Cultural Colors 10:00am - 11:30am All Ages Southern Oaks Library 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: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.
11 am
12 pm
1 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Health & Wellness Event Description: This presentation introduces germs and discusses the difference between bacteria and viruses.		This event is in the "Kids" group. Color Your Canvas 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.		This event is in the "Kids" group. Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection.
3 pm				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
5 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Southern Oaks Chess Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: 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!
6 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Children's Area (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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Ebook Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Description: Let's read more in 2025! This book club is centered around ebooks and e-audiobooks for its accessibility - no need to come to the library to hunt down a copy, you can snag this book from your phone, laptop, or tablet! 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.