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Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wellness Month Take-Home Kits All Day 8/1–8/29 Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: August is Wellness Month! This kit has activities and a checklist of things you can do to challenge yourself to improve your overall health. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 "Teens" group Teen Book Bags All Day 8/4–8/29 Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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," then we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!
						This event is in the "All Ages" group Art Supplies Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/8–8/29 All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Take a stroll around the library, and see if you can spot the fun art supplies on your way! The worksheet can be found at the engagement desk. Come back when you've found them all for a fun prize!
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am 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 9:30am–10:30am 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cozy Mystery Readers Club 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: 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 Whispered Word by Ellery Adams.		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.
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3 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Clay Time for Adults 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Adults! Enjoy a nice relaxing hour at the library creating beautiful and unique clay artwork. Register now to join us at the Southern Oaks Library on Saturday, August 9, from 3:00-4:00pm.
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group A Novel Time - The ANY BOOK Book-Club 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library Registration Required 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: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Come have a Novel Time at Southern Oaks! This is an ANY BOOK book-club!				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group S.O. Animation Society 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Film & Movies Registration Required Event Description: Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation.
5 pm						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 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 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: 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!
6 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Children’s Printmaking Workshop 6:30pm–8:00pm 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, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Kids 7-12 will have a chance to create a variety of prints using methods such as Gelli Plate, foam, and ink blot printing!