Week Calendar

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Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health.

Plan your lunch and plant your (future) lunch!

Participants learn ways to improve their overall mind body and spirit through a series of slow, continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible you are - Tai Chi is designed for people of all levels of health.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

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.

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

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

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.  

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

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!

Learn How to Make Beautiful Print Designs using gelli surface plates, a variety of stencils and other textured objects, acrylic paints and a variety of paper, including card stock. 

Prepare for your citizenship exam with The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC).

8 week class starting January 18 thru March 8, 2025.

Being a Dungeon Master (DM) for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) can be an incredibly fun and creative experience, but it can also feel daunting, especially if you're leading a a session for the first time or a group of beginners.

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!

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

New members are always welcome! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection, Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki.

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

Do you love reading and discussing non-fiction books?  Then come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.  We will be discussing the book

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma Historians.  Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you probably didn't cover in your Oklahoma History classes.

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.

Retirement, loss, and changing family dynamics can create feelings of uncertainty and disconnection.

Separation and divorce are some of the biggest challenges a family can face.  During this workshop, parents will discover strategies to help their children’s adjustment, learn conflict management techniques, and better understand how the pare

Join us, with fiber artist Darci Lenker, in creating 2D needle felt architecture paintings. After class browse through and checkout a book from the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Reference Library housed at the Downtown Library.

Ever wanted to learn how to make jewelry? Come and join us in an adventure in wire wrapping as we make adjustable spiral rings.

Join us for all level Yoga and Meditation classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

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?

On January 16, we will be discussing Cir

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.

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

No registration is required.

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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?

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Winter Reading is here! Adults can come make a metal beaded bookmark to start their Book Bingo journey. 

Registration is required, as supplies are limited.

Join us for a bad art night where we attempt to paint like the pros. During this month's Pop Art night we will paint donuts, Andy Warhol style!

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This online introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs.

Unleash your creativity at Print Experiment, a monthly hands-on program for exploring the art of printmaking!

Focus on this year's goals with a vision board! Got plans to transform yourself and your life this year? Create your path to a new you with a vision board. It's crafting with a purpose of self-improvement.

Let the stress of the day melt away by joining us for sunset yoga. This class is a combination of meditation and gentle, restorative movements. No prior yoga experience is necessary. 

Step into the New Year with clarity and brilliance with our New Year's Crystal Program. This specially designed program is crafted to help you learn more about crystals and start the year with some new knowledge.

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This online introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem. Also feel free to bring your own decks. All play formats welcome.

Join us for an engaging and creative acrylic pour painting workshop at the library! This hands-on program invites guests of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of fluid art.

Register here for our Adult D&D spring session! And make sure to come to Session 0 on January 16 at 6pm.

Join us to celebrate Makar Sankranti, India’s vibrant harvest festival, by making two traditional delights: Golden Milk and Tilgul Ladoos.

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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.

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.

A relaxed gathering for cookbook enthusiasts who love reading recipes, sharing culinary discoveries, and swapping food stories.