Upcoming Events

Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! 

Grab a fun take-home kit to learn about bugs and butterflies. This kit includes coloring sheets, a backyard bug scavenger hunt, a fun fact sheet, and a simple butterfly craft to do at home.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a fun, creative take-home kit that brings poetry into your everyday life. Ages 16+. While supplies last.

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Go on a birdwatching adventure—inside the library! Search high and low to spot hidden Oklahoma birds throughout the building. Follow each QR code that will take you on a journey to learn more about the bird species.

Celebrate Poetry Month by adding to our Community Poet-Tree!  Throughout April, Almonte will grow our "Tree of Lanterns" by adding poetry "leaves".  We'll have leaves and examples of poetry throughout the library.

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

Come check out the display of 3D printed replicas of various animal skulls at the Ralph Ellison Library! Guess which animal each skull belongs to and bring your answers to a staff member at the desk for a prize!*

*while supplies last

Come Celebrate National Afternoon Tea Month with a teatime take home kit!

Calling All Poets!
Let the shelves of books inspire you to craft your finest library-themed poem. All high school teens and adults are encouraged to participate. Contest guidelines are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

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! 

Come to the library and hunt for emoji clues to complete a famous poem! Draw or write your answers. 

You will receive a small prize and a copy of the poem when you are done.

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! Skilled Library Staff will provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings.

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community.

Find clues around the library and learn fun facts about the Earth. Finish the hunt and get a small prize like a bracelet or highlighter.

April showers bring May flowers! Stop by Southern Oaks to learn about local flora while you complete our library scavenger hunt.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a book box created to spark your own writing!

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!