Ralph Ellison Library

Ralph Ellison Library

Ralph Ellison Library to Close March 3 to Prepare for Smithsonian Exhibit

About Ralph Ellison Library

The Ralph Ellison Library opened in its current location in 1975. Named in honor of Oklahoma City native and acclaimed author Ralph Ellison, this library is located in one of Oklahoma’s historically Black neighborhoods. Customers rely on the library to find basic information about voting, taxes, tutoring, government assistance, and a variety of other fundamental needs. In addition, the library serves a dynamic population of motivated young adults, college students, business people, authors, and community leaders.

Book drop location: To the right of entrance.

Special Programs:

Annual summer reading program
Black History Month events in February
Jazz concerts
Juneteenth celebration
Monthly flyers with detailed information are available in the library
AARP and VITA provide tax assistance to customers on an annual basis

Services:

Public use computers with Internet access and printing capabilities
Mobile and offsite printing
- PrinterOn Website for Ralph Ellison Library
Free WiFi
Copy machine
Meeting rooms for public use (reservations required)
Self-serve holds shelf and a self-check machine
Catalog computers dedicated to accessing only Metro Library's collection
Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and provide readers' advisory
Place and pick up interlibrary loan requests
General Information Bulletin Board
Job Information Center
Tours and instruction in use of library resources (by appointment)

Collection:

Tens of thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages available as hardback or paperback books, magazines, newspapers, books on CD and music CDs, DVDs, Playaways, and more
Reference materials for in-library use
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