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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Take Home Kit: Native American Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes
All Day
11/1–11/25
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community & Civics,
Continuing Education,
Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's newest trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
11/08/2025 @ 9:00am–11/22/2025 @ 4:45pm
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Veterans Day – Learn Their Story – Family Interview Take-Home Kit
11/08/2025 @ 9:00am–11/22/2025 @ 4:45pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community & Civics,
Family Programs,
Take-Home Kit,
Writing
Event Description:
Learn about history by talking to a family member, friend, or neighbor who is a veteran. This kit includes some tips on how to interview, how to record, and a list of questions to ask!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
(Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags
All Day
11/17–11/23
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!
Disclaimer(s)
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
Thank you for your help!
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
Birth-PreK
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
*REGISTER* Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: Autumn Leaves
All Day
11/17–11/23
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
11/17/2025 @ 9:00am–11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Thankfulness Journal Take Home Kit
11/17/2025 @ 9:00am–11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education
10:30am–12:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Event Description:
Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class, made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Quilting & Crafting
11:00am–2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
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!
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids
3:30pm–5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library.
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
A Special Speaker with The Urban Poets
6:00pm–7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Tonight the Society of Urban Poets with be joined by Hallie Waugh, new MLS Poet Laureate. Her poetry has appeared in New York Quarterly and other journals. She holds an MFA and has taught poetry at the college level.
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
Birth-PreK
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
Nov
17
2025
Mon
Evening Story Time--FREE PLAY
6:30pm–7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Storytimes
Event Description:
Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, games, and activities that encourage language development and promote positive attitudes about reading and learning!
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