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Teen Book Bags

All Day 1/3 - 1/31
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

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

SO's Pen Pals Spring 2026

01/20/2026 @ 12:00pm to 03/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Online (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Through Big Eyes Take Home Kit

01/23/2026 @ 10:00am to 02/09/2026 @ 8:45pm
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Through a Bug's Eyes

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Through a Bug's Eyes

This event is in the "All Ages" group

STEAM Tuesday

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

This event is in the "Kids" group

CANCELLED - RePrint: Second Lives for Our Own Materials

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

Artist Sarah Sullivan Sherrod paints on her own woven works, combining two media to create a new piece.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Artist Sarah Sullivan Sherrod paints on her own woven works, combining two media to create a new piece.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

CANCELLED - Fiber Arts Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (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 "Kids" group

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Register now or walk in's welcome.

Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

Register now or walk in's welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introductory English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Tai Chi

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult D&D

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join?

Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join?

This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginners Line Dancing

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Registration Required
Registration will close on January 30, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare 101

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Medicare might feel overwhelming to you and we’d like to invite you to get your questions answered with Navigating Medicare’s Bryan Fretwell! We will provide snacks and drinks along with a door prize.

Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Medicare might feel overwhelming to you and we’d like to invite you to get your questions answered with Navigating Medicare’s Bryan Fretwell! We will provide snacks and drinks along with a door prize.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Clothing Repair and Visible Mending

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on either 1/8 or 1/31 as we go over some basic clothing repair techniques and how to get started with visible mending! You will be given some fabric to practice with. 16+

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us on either 1/8 or 1/31 as we go over some basic clothing repair techniques and how to get started with visible mending! You will be given some fabric to practice with. 16+

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Bags

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

Registration Required
Registration will open on January 31, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest Submissions

All Day 2/2 - 3/20
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Mystery Readers Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love cozy mysteries? Discover your next beloved author and exchange your favorites with fellow enthusiasts. This month's delightful selection is, Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns.

Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you love cozy mysteries? Discover your next beloved author and exchange your favorites with fellow enthusiasts. This month's delightful selection is, Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introductory English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

Registration Required
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

STEAM Tuesday

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Study Room B (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Study Room B (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Child Development and Autism Screening

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room B (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Study Room B (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.