Upcoming Events

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!

Whether you're facing school finals, season changes, or balancing life's challenges, a little encouragement can go a long way! Stop by our Take What You Need display, covered in positivity—literally!

Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Butterflies are fluttering around the children's area! Learn the names of common butterflies and locate all 12 in the library.

If you find them all, you get a prize!

The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.

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!

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

Origami Take Home Kit

Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. 

Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. (May 3 - May 24)

No Registration Required.

Have you ever wanted to design a flag? Have you ever wondered what symbols and colors mean on some of your favorite flags? Wave on into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own flag take home kit.

Get ready to color your world with this fun Mini Canvas Painting Take-Home Kit! Hurry, it's first come, first serve—grab yours before they're gone!

Join us as the Edmond Library commemorates Memorial Day.  The library will honor and remember American servicemember Prisoners of War (POW) and those Missing in Action (MIA) with a Missing Man Table – a table where no one will ever sit.  

Is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like summer takes forever to get here, and then the next thing you know it’s passed in the blink of an eye? And you are left wondering…what did I do? Did I make the most of the summer months?

Primary sources are tangible evidence of a historical event and one of the very best ways to understand history.  Historical primary sources include items such as photographs, maps, speeches, newspapers, diaries, letters, posters, artifacts,

Rhythm in Art Take Home Kit  Find out how rhythm in art promotes creative expression, exploration and can reduce stress and anxiety.

Grab this fun coloring take-home kit and help your child explore different colors to color their world! The kit includes crayons for endless creative fun!

Use special paper to create shadow art using sunshine! Kit provided by OK Contemporary Arts Center. 

Embark on a flavorful journey with our this kit. Whether you're a tea novice or a seasoned sipper, this kit includes a curated selection of loose-leaf teas, perfect for sampling a variety of blends at your own pace.