Week Calendar

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

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.

On November 13, we will have storytime.

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, come learn about traditional basketry from members of the Choctaw Nation and create your own basket to take home.

Get creative and learn how to turn simple toilet paper rolls into festive and unique gift card holders!

Join us in the Children’s Area as we read a story together and make a fun craft inspired by a book! This drop-in program is perfect for families with young children who love stories, creativity, and quality time.

Enjoy Creating a Unique Piece of Coil Art 

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!

Get ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oklahoma’s iconic Route 66 by creating your own hand-painted rocks inspired by the “Mother Road”!

Do you love painting, drawing, sculpting, or just being creative? Then join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2PM to learn about a new art method or material!

Choctaw Nation is hosting a pottery workshop here at Southern Oaks Library on in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Register now to experience Choctaw artforms. All Ages welcome.

Calling all junior librarians! Learn the Dewey Decimal System, explore our databases, talk about new books, create library displays, and help us decorate the children's area of the library. 

2nd Monday of every month at 4PM

Join us for Imagine Lab at the Belle Isle Library! Each week, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will take part in a new activity designed to spark creativity and encourage learning.

Gather with other teens in an open and welcoming after-school space where everyone is free to be who they are. We will share experiences and do fun activities including small crafts.

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

Join us for a cozy crochet event where you’ll learn to create beautiful scrunchies, perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. It’s a fun, creative way to connect with others and make something useful. 

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, join us for a creative program series exploring the art of bead weaving, a tradition with deep roots in many Native cultures.

Teens, join us and make your own fidget spinner from epoxy resin! Participants will need to return after 24 hours to pick up their finished craft.

Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

We all have busy lives. What can we do to add calm and mindfulness to our lives? This program will be an exploration of wellness practices and calming techniques including a creative art project.

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!

Join us at the Choctaw Library and learn how to create cute and easy heatless hairstyles like braids and updos for you and your littles!

Ready to tie some knots for freedom? Join us for a crafty celebration of Veterans Day at our Macramé Mini American Flag Wall Hanging workshop. 

Making a colorful wooden floral in fall colors that rests in a shadow box for your home or as a gift.

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

Celebrate our nation's vets with us as we create patriotic keychains using Perler beads! We will provide the supplies and designs and you can have fun!

Come crochet with us! All skill levels welcome. We will be making pumpkins for the fall. Kits available while supplies last. One kit per person.