Week Calendar

Come join the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and hear from community business owners and leaders while you network and learn more about what’s going on in our area.

Let's get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls.

Tech help offered to the senior citizen members of the Pete White Health and Wellness Center.

Which color is the best? Is pizza a better meal than macaroni and cheese? Cast your vote and make your voice heard at Ralph Ellison!

Please register each toddler individually by child's name. Siblings are always welcome, and do not need to be registered if they are not in the age range.

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles!

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

To celebrate Black excellence for Black History Month, we're looking at Claude McKay.

Please register each toddler individually by child's name. Siblings are always welcome, and do not need to be registered if they are not in the age range.

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Let's get stronger, together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls.

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help! 

Strokes happen every 40 seconds in the U.S. More than 795,000 new strokes occur yearly. It is a leading cause of death and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. Every minute matters in recognizing and treating stroke.

Join us for a morning of fun and imagination. There will be different Dramatic Play stations and invitations available for kiddos. Pretend to be a veterinarian, or a mailman, or a cook, or many other fun pretend scenarios.

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share invaluable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Outreach to Sunbeam Family Services Families. Presentation to Sunbeam parents on library services and materials. 

Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you. 

Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art.

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

According to statistics, most of us will require some sort of longterm care as we age. For some it will be temporary and for others it may be a permanent need.

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.

Please register each toddler individually by child's name. Siblings are always welcome, and do not need to be registered if they are not in the age range.

Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles!

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you. 

This event will take place live at Almonte. A zoom link will be sent to all registrants, and you can choose if you would rather join us in person at Almonte, or online through zoom- whichever works for you!

Seniors stay active and independent! SAIL is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living.

Gather up the little ones for Storytime Clubhouse presented by the Ralph Ellison Library! Children will enjoy stories, a letter of the day, songs with Tang the orangutan, and more.

Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke? Did you know that 20% of strokes happen to people between the ages of 20 to 55 years?

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Please register each toddler individually by child's name. Siblings are always welcome, and do not need to be registered if they are not in the age range.

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.

Morning Movie Club is a weekly opportunity to watch international films and documentaries in the comfort of the library! Each week, we will be watching a different movie about exciting topics and interesting people, so come join us!

Let your imagination soar at our toddler craft time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

*Please register each child.

Let your imagination soar at our toddler craft time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

This program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. Siblings and children of all ages are always welcome.

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! To celebrate Valentine's Day, our theme of the week is: Love!

"Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age." In fact, globally about one in four adults over the age of twenty-five (25) will have a stroke in their lifetime. Most adults in the U.S.

Join us every Tuesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

New members are always welcome! Stop by the Information Service Desk to pick up our current book selection. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month.

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Do you need one-on-one computer assistance. Come to the Goodwill Mobile Technology van, and get some assistance. Stay for the inside basic computer class. 

Join us for a weekly sensory storytime on Thursdays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families while enjoying stories and activities designed for children with sensory sensitivities.

Join us each Saturday for Read & Romp! Each week we alternate between storytime and playtime. Connect with you and your child's community, make friends, strengthen your kiddo's literacy skills, and have some fun with us!  

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.

Do you need help with job applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our OU social work students and DHS Embedded Worker for help! 

This one-shot adventure takes place during the Joy Festival, a holiday celebrating friendships. After a postman tasked with delivering candy grams goes missing, the characters are tasked by the town of Creepingvale to track down the miss

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm. 

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-4:00pm.

Let's get stronger together! Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles and building confidence to prevent falls.

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm. 

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. For adults and teens.

Prepare for the HiSET exam in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-4:00pm.

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!

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

The Southern Oaks Library is celebrating our one year anniversary of Random Acts of Kindness. Help us celebrate by creating a one of a kind heart to keep, give away or put on our Kindness Tree to inspire others.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - When plastic shopping bags inevitably accumulate, it's in Earth's best interest that we recycle them and what better way than to upcycle!

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from Meditative Yoga classes taught by Charles Swindall a 12 year Certified Meditation and Yoga Instructor.

To celebrate Black excellence for Black History Month, we’re going to look at Lorna Simpson’s art work and create our own versions inspired by her remarkable work.

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This advanced beginner level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm. 

Join this free class for a basic introduction to computers, keyboarding, and get an email.

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This advanced beginner level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm. 

Put away your electronic devices for an hour or two and have fun with real, live people! A variety of board games will be available, appropriate for ages 12 and up. Bring your friends! Bring your parents!

Tired of Hallmark romances? Prepare to witness the story of one of time’s greatest criminal couples-Bonnie and Clyde!

Come join us every Sunday afternoon for CUE-Cinema Under Exploration. Every week, guests will gather to watch a film while enjoying free popcorn, then discuss afterwards.

This is a continuation of Full STEAM Ahead: Coding Club

Are you the next Pablo Picasso? The next Frida Kahlo?

Come join us on the third Wednesday of the month to explore your creative side!

We will have a different theme each week!

Join us after school for a snack and a chance to have fun with books! Students will get to make their very own book or bookmark and/or read to dogs, stuffed animals, or human volunteers. Check-in anytime between 3:30-4:00 pm. 

In February, the Village Book Club will be reading "All Her Little Secrets" by Wanda Morris.

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles together, and more! For ages 12-18.

Calling children ages 2-5, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Carnival Season is here! But beware a murderer is amongst us! On Saturday, February 18th at 3pm, the party will begin with making a mask and solving a murder.

Please join us and help us find out who dunnit! 

Love reading British Literature? Join our Brit Lit Book Club and explore all the possibilities. Each month a British author will be chosen, a book selected, and we will enjoy a fun, spirited and stimulating conversation, maybe with a few laughs!

Need homework help? Free tutoring is available in reading, math, and science to all K-5 students at the Ralph Ellison Library. Bring specific homework assignments to each session.

Explore 3D printing, robotics, coding, and more in this open maker lab.

Crazy 8s is a math club unlike any other! It offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. Increase your math-literacy skills by attending this 8-week math club. Registration is required.

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month (subject to change), we'll journey with Jack and Annie to an exciting new place and time.

Help improve your child's reading skills with one-on-one reading help for kids ages 5-12! Students will be paired with volunteers for 30 minute sessions to work on reading and comprehension skills.

Are you ready for adventure? Dungeons & Dragons is the original tabletop RPG! We welcome all players, from beginners to experienced. If you already have a character, feel free to bring it.

Adventure awaits at the Del City Library! Join us every Tuesday for in-person Dungeons & Dragons. Teens of all skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided.

This program is for all teens ages 12-18.

Join us for After School Art Hour at the Midwest City Library! Connect with other children and caregivers while kiddos create masterpieces! Basic supplies will be provided by the library.