WEATHER NOTICE:

Due to road conditions, all Metro Library locations will close at 6p on Tuesday, 1/27/26.

On Wednesday, 1/28/26, all Metro Library locations will resume normal operating hours.

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 (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
All Day	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 SO's Pen Pals Spring 2026 01/20/2026 @ 12:00pm–03/19/2026 @ 5:00pm 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 Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Adults, Teens, Kids! Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.
	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Book Bags All Day 2/1–2/28 Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Registration will open on January 31, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest Submissions All Day 2/2–3/20 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Writing Event Description: 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.
	This event is in the "Teens" group Small Wonders - Bug Hotels 02/13/2026 @ 10:00am–02/23/2026 @ 8:45pm Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 8:45pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Bug Hotels
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 Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 9:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Tia 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 Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 9:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Tia Chi experience is helpful.
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 Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 10:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Beginners Line Dancing 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on February 27, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes.
2 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Canvas Creation: Bug Inspiration 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 8:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Inspired by the Small Wonders: Insects in Focus exhibit on display at the Downtown Library! Grab your canvas and get inspired by the beauty and wonder of bugs and insects! So many colors and patterns - will you design some fashion? Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group After School Hangout 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Join us two Mondays a month for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!	This event is in the "All Ages" group STEAM Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!	This event is in the "Kids" group Homework Help and Reading Buddies 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration will close on February 25, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids 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. Register now or walk in's welcome.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minecraft Meetup 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join us for an hour of crafting fun! Explore the Southern Oaks’ Minecraft world and complete a themed craft.
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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm.	This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Reading Help Registration Required Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: 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!	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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult D&D 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will open on February 12, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join? This event is in the "Adults" group U.S. Citizenship 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education 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.

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