Event List

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.

Join Painted Sky Opera for a kid-friendly adventure in “The Magic Flute!” Follow Prince Tamino and his funny sidekick, Papageno, as they journey to rescue Princess Pamina, facing magical creatures and discovering the power of friendship and courag

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs, books, and a craft.

Welcome to a special story time brought to you by KAPWA OKC. Your little one will hear a story from the Philippines about the colorful Vinta boats and make their very own mosaic painting of the boats to take home. 

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!

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.

Children up to the age of 18 years can receive a free, nutritious meal and snack every Monday and Friday from June 2 - July 28 (except July 4). 

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

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.

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

For ages 6-12; a fun-filled workshop, with low to no tech games.

A hat is a canvas too! Participants will use Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to design an accessory as unique as they are. Come "Color Our World" one hat at a time!

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!

Join us for a calming restorative class focused on flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. Improve your overall health with this practice and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Origami Challenge

Adults16+ Come join us in creating plastic flowers. These are versatile and can be made into jewelry, or just great decorations. These are made using shrink plastic and they shrink to about 1/3 of their original size.

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

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