Day Calendar

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

Join us for free computer classes that will cover the basics of computer usage and navigating the internet! This class session covers Computer Basics, Typing Skills, and Internet Navigation. 

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class 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.

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.

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

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

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

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!

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Whether due to the death of a loved one or another major life change, grief is the universal response to dealing with loss.  Learn about the five stages of grief and strategies for coping with loss. 

Join this free class for a basic introduction to computers, keyboarding, and how to get an email.

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

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.

Join local Bricktown Clowns as we learn various clown skills: juggling, plate spinning, magic tricks, bubble tricks, and general silliness.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

Get ready for a storytelling adventure like no other! 

Do you need one-on-one computer assistance with job applications, creating a resume, or finding out about other Goodwill training opportunities? Come to the Goodwill Mobile Technology van, and get some assistance.

Your stuffed animal friend (or other favorite toy) is invited to Art Camp at the Bethany Library! Drop them off Thursday, July 17 between 3pm-8pm and pick them up Thursday July 24th starting at 2 pm.

Participants will learn how to "paint" with wool using needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions!

Kids will create a fun and easy piece of stained glass out of a paper towel. They will dye the towel using water & food coloring, cut out a design, and then glue it together to have a stained-glass effect.

Kids, Teens, come make some art by painting plaster figures. There will be a variety of different types of things to paint. Use your imagination and take home a piece of your painted art!

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.

On July 17, we will be discussing Your

Learn the basics of decorating delicious cookies from a local professional baker! Space is limited--make sure to secure your spot!

This is a two part program! Week 1: Make 

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Have an idea for a comic, but not sure where to start? This program will show the steps of designing characters, writing scripts with strong beats, and laying out pages, everything you need to know to get your comic started. 

Join us for some Resin Fun! This craft we will be using the UV technique for our Resin. Register for this July 17, Thursday, from 6-7:30pm.  Adults only!

Come crochet with us! All skill levels welcome. Bring your kit from May or bring your own project!

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.