Day Calendar

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this sunny take-home kit that will brighten your day and your home! Each kit contains all the supplies you need as well as instructions to create your own heart-shaped suncatcher.

Insects need a safe space to live in the winter!

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

Book a slot in our Makerspace to learn about linocut printmaking and make a DIY Valentine's Card. Staff will give you a brief introduction on how to use the tools & provide you with materials.

Celebrate Black History Month by creating your very own cowrie shell jewelry. Cowrie shells are an important part of West African culture and still hold a place in the art and fashion of Black diaspora today.

Need to make a Valentine's card? Come to the library and put one together! Use paper hearts and markers to decorate a card for your loved one.

Check out our Underground Railroad Quilts passive program and display to learn about the secret quilt codes that guided freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Then, color your own quilt block and add it to our community quilt.

Get into the holiday spirit by making this macrame' heart keychain! Keep it for yourself or to give it to someone you love. 

Make your own cute Valentine’s wind chime at home. The kit includes all supplies and is perfect for an easy, fun craft.

Through a Bug's Eyes

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes? 

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!