Upcoming Events

Write poetry in 28 Words! Classical Chinese Jueju is a four line poetry stanza using 7 words per line creating a balance between the "Yin and Yang" elements of sound.

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too!

This event is registering to get boxes in the future months. This is NOT the Summer Reading event. It's an event happening over the summer months.

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!

Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 12.

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. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience.

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.

Mother's Day takehome craft kit. Children and their grownup will enjoy doing this craft together!

Kits are available for pick up starting Monday 5/5. Limit one kit per family. Available while supplies last. 

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!

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. 

Make your way to Martin Park Nature Center and enjoy a StoryWalk® from your local library. Take in the scenery, help the park celebrate their anniversary, and share in a story!

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.