This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 20 - 30 2025 Juneteenth Display 06/20/2025 @ 8:30am–06/30/2025 @ 8:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 20 - 30 2025 Juneteenth Display 06/20/2025 @ 8:30am–06/30/2025 @ 8:30pm Southern Oaks Library 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 Jun 20 - 30 2025 Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 06/20/2025 @ 9:00am–06/30/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 20 - 30 2025 Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 06/20/2025 @ 9:00am–06/30/2025 @ 9:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Fraud Prevention Conference : Recovery and Resources: Moving Forward 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Fraud Prevention Conference : Recovery and Resources: Moving Forward 9:00am–4:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Expert speakers from local and national organizations will present you with the latest statistics and trends in existing and emerging scams.
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 Jun 27 2025 Fri Southern Oaks Chess Club 5:00pm–6:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required 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 Jun 27 2025 Fri Southern Oaks Chess Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Southern Oaks Library 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 "Kids" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA 2:00pm–3:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Do you love art? Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in creating a colorful abstract texture painting. Supplies will be provided. For kids ages 5-12.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips 10:30am–11:15am All Ages, Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Clips and Hips 10:30am–11:15am Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Let the rhythm of Latin American music move you with cumbia and salsa dancing. Enjoy the performance while hearing about the history of the music, dance, and costumes. You may even learn a few steps so you can get up and dance too. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Indigenous Gardening 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Indigenous Gardening 6:00pm–7:30pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Join Native Farming Solutions & Black Sol in this hands on class to learn about seed starting and the importance of land stewardship using Indigenous knowledge.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue (SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life 9:00am–10:00am Adults Southern Oaks Library Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Cancelled (SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life 9:00am–10:00am Southern Oaks Library 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 Jul 1 - 3 2025 Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 - 3 2025 Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 9:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Intermediate Tai Chi 10:00am–11:00am Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Intermediate Tai Chi 10:00am–11:00am Southern Oaks Library 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 Tai Chi experience is helpful.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Cosplay for Beginners 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages, Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Cosplay for Beginners 3:00pm–4:00pm Southern Oaks Library 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm–2:00pm Southern Oaks Library 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm–5:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Summer Reading Buddies 3:30pm–5:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help 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 "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu (SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life 9:00am–10:00am Adults Southern Oaks Library Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Cancelled (SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life 9:00am–10:00am Southern Oaks Library 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 "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Intermediate Tai Chi 10:00am–11:00am Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Intermediate Tai Chi 10:00am–11:00am Southern Oaks Library 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 Tai Chi experience is helpful.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm–8:30pm Southern Oaks Library 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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 5 - 31 2025 Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 07/05/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 5 - 31 2025 Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 07/05/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Fifth of July Non-Explosive Fireworks! 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Fifth of July Non-Explosive Fireworks! 2:00pm–3:30pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Guests of all ages, come join us for a fun and relaxing time this 5th of a July as we wind down from the excitement of the 4th of July by making non-explosive fireworks crafts. Streamers, poppers, confetti, etc!
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross 10:30am–11:15am All Ages, Kids Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Neighborhood Arts: Lucas Ross 10:30am–11:15am Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: 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! 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 Jul 7 2025 Mon Cozy Mystery Readers Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Cozy Mystery Readers Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Southern Oaks Library 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? Find your favorite new author and share your favorites with other members. This month's delightful selection is, The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Southern Oaks Book Club 11:30am–12:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Southern Oaks Book Club 11:30am–12:30pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library. New members are always welcome!
This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Scrub Club – Keeping Germs at Bay 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Scrub Club – Keeping Germs at Bay 3:00pm–4:00pm Southern Oaks Library Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Southern Oaks Library 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!
