Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/08)	Mon (12/09)	Tue (12/10)	Wed (12/11)	Thu (12/12)	Fri (12/13)	Sat (12/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Book Bags All Day 12/1 - 12/20 Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!
10 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! A skilled librarian will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate Tai Chi 10:15am - 11:15am Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Intermediate Tai Chi 10:15am - 11:15am Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Southern Oaks Book Club 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (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! December is the annual "Readers Choice", please bring your favorite book title to discuss with the group. Our meetings are recurring and take place the second Tuesday of each month.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginners Line Dancing 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cross-Stitch Ornaments 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: New to cross-stitching? Not as new but wanting a chill environment to tackle a small project? Here at Southern Oaks we will be starting a Christmas light design.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Careers & Jobs, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Every Tuesday we will have a different Maker activity in the library! Stop by to see what we're doing.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Homework Help and Reading Buddies 4:15pm - 5:15pm Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Continuing Education, Reading Help, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework. No registration is required.		This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Ornament Hour 4:30pm - 5:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Come to the library for a jolly good time making your own ornaments! This program is for ADULTS.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Kids' Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a Book Adventure! Meet with other kids to discuss Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto. We will have a snack and play a game, or make a craft. Books chosen are usually picture books that have appeal for kids 6 to 11 years old.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Introductory English As A Second Language (ESL) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.	This event is in the "Adults" group. U.S. Citizenship Class 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.