This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Koinobori Take Home Kit (Ages 4-8) All Day 5/4–5/10 Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 4 - 10 2026 Koinobori Take Home Kit (Ages 4-8) All Day 5/4–5/10 Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Celebrate Japan’s Children’s Day on May 5th with your own handmade koinobori! In Japan, families display colorful carp‑shaped streamers to honor children’s health, strength, and happiness.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Make Your Own Puzzle Take-Home Kit All Day 5/4–5/13 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 - 13 2026 Make Your Own Puzzle Take-Home Kit All Day 5/4–5/13 Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Design and decorate your puzzle using the markers provided or your own at home. Take it apart and put it back together when you’re done! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skull Detective: Guess Which Animal Skull is Which! All Day 5/1–5/23 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 May 1 - 23 2026 Skull Detective: Guess Which Animal Skull is Which! All Day 5/1–5/23 Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM Event Description: Come check out the display of 3D printed replicas of various animal skulls at the Ralph Ellison Library! Guess which animal each skull belongs to and bring your answers to a staff member at the desk for a prize!**while supplies last
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Adult Basic Education 10:00am–12:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting & Crafting 11:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Quilting & Crafting 11:00am–2:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 May 4 2026 Mon Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids 3:30pm–5:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
