Event List

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

CANCELLED: Quilting & Crafting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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!

Cancelled

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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!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Canceled: All Ages Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-PreK

All Ages Storytime:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

CANCELLED: Teen Afternoon

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens

It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you!

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

CANCELLED: Computer Help in the Goodwill Mobile Van

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Outdoors (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Outdoor Program

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Do you need one-on-one computer assistance with job applications, creating a resume, or finding out about other Goodwill training opportunities? Come to the Goodwill Mobile Technology van, and get some assistance.

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Outdoor Program

Event Description:

Do you need one-on-one computer assistance with job applications, creating a resume, or finding out about other Goodwill training opportunities? Come to the Goodwill Mobile Technology van, and get some assistance.

CANCELLED: Computer Help in the Goodwill Mobile Van

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Outdoors (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Outdoor Program

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Do you need one-on-one computer assistance with job applications, creating a resume, or finding out about other Goodwill training opportunities? Come to the Goodwill Mobile Technology van, and get some assistance.

Cancelled

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Cancelled

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Outdoor Program

Event Description:

Do you need one-on-one computer assistance with job applications, creating a resume, or finding out about other Goodwill training opportunities? Come to the Goodwill Mobile Technology van, and get some assistance.

CANCELLED: Ralph Ellison Magic the Gathering Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem!

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming

Event Description:

You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

CANCELLED: Spring Speed Friending

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Adults

Making friends, especially in adulthood, is hard. If you're struggling, you're not alone - at least not for much longer!

Cancelled

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Registration Required

Cancelled

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Description:

Making friends, especially in adulthood, is hard. If you're struggling, you're not alone - at least not for much longer!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

123! Play with Me!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Birth-PreK

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness

Event Description:

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Description:

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not.

Saturday Morning Storytime

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-PreK

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

Understanding Native American Regalia

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment

Age Group:

All Ages

This is an educational and culturally immersive experience designed to give guests of all ages a firsthand look at the significance and beauty of Native American regalia.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

This is an educational and culturally immersive experience designed to give guests of all ages a firsthand look at the significance and beauty of Native American regalia.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Cancelled-Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Age Group:

All Ages

LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.

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Cancelled

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Event Description:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Learn about Colors Take Home Kit

05/18/2025 @ 12:00pm to 05/24/2025 @ 6:00pm

Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Birth-PreK, Kids

Grab this fun coloring take-home kit and help your child explore different colors to color their world! The kit includes crayons for endless creative fun!

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit

Event Description:

Grab this fun coloring take-home kit and help your child explore different colors to color their world! The kit includes crayons for endless creative fun!

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Mini Canvas Painting

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting on mini canvases! Whether you choose to draw inspiration from the ideas provided or let your creativity run wild, the choice is yours. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting on mini canvases! Whether you choose to draw inspiration from the ideas provided or let your creativity run wild, the choice is yours. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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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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!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day

Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Age Group:

All Ages, Kids, Teens

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs

Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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