Expand Your Horizons
Learn a new language with online Mango, read about the perfect local restaurant with our travel guides, or attend a performance from artists representing different cultures and forms. Your Library is your key to exploring the world whether you are traveling there or enjoying it here.
Blogs
5 Ways to Become a Joy Harjo Superfan
by Victoria, Marketing and Communications
There is absolutely no question that Joy Harjo has captured our attention. Everything from the gracefully raw way that she leads our literary senses as the U.S. Poet Laureate to how she teaches us about real history and the historical experience...
This Includes Everyone: Picture Books that Encourage Inclusivity
One of my heroes, Mister Fred Rogers, once said, “The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile.” Below are some picture books families can read together that prompt conversation about inclusion and recognizing worth in all of o...
Events
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.
Do you enjoy DIY projects? If so, join us at the Choctaw Library where you will create your own fairy lanterns!
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!
Belle Isle Library is offering a FREE monthly take-home kit featuring a spice or spice blend for you to try out at home!
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Fables, legends, and myths, oh my! Explore a new country each month through local tales and themed crafts. Don't forget to get your Traveling Tales Passport stamped once you finish your kit!
It's National Library Card Sign Up Month! Celebrate by learning about the resources available with your library card. Attend this short program at Southern Oaks Library to earn an additional entry in our drawing for Library Card Sign Up month.