Get ready to jump, clap, and sing at our interactive toddler storytime!

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. Please register each child individually. Thank you!

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Drop in and design your own handmade cards for the season—whether you’re spreading holiday cheer, sending a thank-you, or just saying hi. We’ll have tons of supplies to decorate your creations with style.

Kids and Teens, do you want to build a snowman? Then come join us in creating tiny snowmen out of air-dry clay. You will have options to decorate your creation. Use your imagination and have some fun!

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. 

Love animation, or manga TV or Movies? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation or manga. A cool space to talk, watch, and have fun!

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! Experience anime in the company of other anime enthusiasts.

Join us for a fun and creative session as we make colorful button garlands! This hands-on craft program is perfect for all ages—design your own unique garland using buttons, string, and a splash of imagination. All materials provided.

Are you interested in getting on the bone marrow registry? Have you gotten on it years ago and are curious as to what happens if you match with a patient?

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

Unwrap your creativity and elevate your gift-giving game! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the secrets to stunning, professional-quality gift wrapping.

This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting. 

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Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This intermediate level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Aprenda los conceptos básicos del inglés en esta clase posible gracias a Community Literacy Centers. Esta clase de nivel introductorio se reúne todos los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 8:00pm.

Join local artist Milo Hanson at the Bethany Library for a seasonal stamp making workshop! You will 

Decorating and making a gnome ornament is such a fun craft for the Holiday Season!  Yarn and a clay pot transform into a whimsical ornament for the Christmas tree, or decor for a wreath or garland!

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

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.