Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Reading Buddies

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Reading Buddies:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on...

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Gaming Unplugged

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Fun filled workshop, with low to no tech games. What did we do before video games? Come find out as you practice teamwork, cooperation, and problem solving through group games and activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Fun filled workshop, with low to no tech games. What did we do before video games? Come find out as you practice teamwork, cooperation, and problem solving through group games and activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship Class

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
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, Cultural Experiences
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.

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.

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.

Southern Oaks Chess Club

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gardening through the Heat

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

OSU's Mason Huddleston will be presenting on protecting plants from the summer's perils!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

OSU's Mason Huddleston will be presenting on protecting plants from the summer's perils!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Plant Swap

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Balloon Art for Beginners

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art.  Animals & beyond! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art.  Animals & beyond! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art with Magazines

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Let's create beautiful art! Here is a great way to put magazines to use! This paper craft is not only colorful, but very easy to make! Join us at Southern Oaks for a fun craft with other Adults.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Let's create beautiful art! Here is a great way to put magazines to use! This paper craft is not only colorful, but very easy to make! Join us at Southern Oaks for a fun craft with other Adults.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Oklahoma Violin Ensemble

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Violin Ensemble invites you to experience the beauty of live string music. We want to share the string music that changed our lives, as we are grateful and blessed to have learned to play the violin at an early age.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

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.

Southern Oaks 50 Year Anniversary Celebration

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults

Southern Oaks Library is turning 50! Join us in celebrating the vibrant Southern Oaks story!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Event Description:

Southern Oaks Library is turning 50! Join us in celebrating the vibrant Southern Oaks story!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Exercise that improves strength, balance or fitness is crucial for staying active and reducing falls.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Exercise that improves strength, balance or fitness is crucial for staying active and reducing falls.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cosplay for Beginners

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginners Line Dancing

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Reading Buddies

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Reading Buddies:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on...

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Juneteenth Video Game Night

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Video Gaming:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem...

Are you preparing a wonderful summer meal for the break, Well Southern Oaks is the place to let your kid come celebrate playing video games while you tend to your meal.  Let them spend 2hrs full of excitement and joy while out of your way in

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Are you preparing a wonderful summer meal for the break, Well Southern Oaks is the place to let your kid come celebrate playing video games while you tend to your meal.  Let them spend 2hrs full of excitement and joy while out of your way in

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship Class

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
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, Cultural Experiences
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.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Juneteenth Display

06/20/2025 @ 8:30am to 06/30/2025 @ 8:30pm
Onsite (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages

Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Come and learn about the origins of Juneteenth, including the spreading of the Emancipation Proclamation and Black culture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Solstice Kit

All Day 6/21 - 6/27
Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate the longest day of the year with this activity kit!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate the longest day of the year with this activity kit!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Watercolor Coasters

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages

Come decorate a coaster using sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Only 45 seats available, first come first served!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come decorate a coaster using sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Only 45 seats available, first come first served!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Neighborhood Arts: Inspyral Circus "Hooplahoma"

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about Circus Art!

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Adults" group.

(SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Exercise that improves strength, balance or fitness is crucial for staying active and reducing falls.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Exercise that improves strength, balance or fitness is crucial for staying active and reducing falls.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Superbug Squad - Understanding Antibiotic Resistance

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

This presentation introduces germs and discusses the difference between bacteria and viruses.

Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

This presentation introduces germs and discusses the difference between bacteria and viruses.