This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group REGISTER! Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: Senses All Day 10/20 - 10/26 Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Birth-PreK This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Oct 20 - 26 2025 REGISTER! Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: Senses All Day 10/20–10/26 Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card. Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags All Day 10/20 - 10/31 Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Teens, Adults 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 - 31 2025 (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags All Day 10/20–10/31 Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Continuing Education Age Group: Adults Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class, made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education 10:30am–12:30pm 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 9:30-11:30.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting & Crafting Monday, October 20, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 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 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 21 2025 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afternoon Tuesday, October 21, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Teen Afternoon 4:30pm–6:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Continuing Education Age Group: Adults Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class, made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30AM-12:30PM. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education 10:30am–12:30pm 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 10:30AM-12:30PM.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Help at the Library Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help Age Group: Kids, Teens If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Homework Help at the Library 3:00pm–4:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help Event Description: If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group CANCELLED: Preschool Story Time Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-PreK Preschool 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 View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Cancelled CANCELLED: Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (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! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
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 Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 23 2025 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dash Cooking for Teens Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Have you always wanted to learn how to cook, but getting out those big pots and pans just isn't it? No one wants to have to do all those dishes all the time! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Dash Cooking for Teens 6:00pm–8:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook, but getting out those big pots and pans just isn't it? No one wants to have to do all those dishes all the time! 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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group ART TIME @the library (Ages 3-6) Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project! Our project this month is a DIWALI LANTERN. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 24 2025 Fri ART TIME @the library (Ages 3-6) 1:30pm–2:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Description: Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project! Our project this month is a DIWALI LANTERN.
This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults Saturday, October 25, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults 10:00am–11:00am Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at the Oklahoma Folklife Festival Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Offsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Museums at MLS Age Group: All Ages The 2025 Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Outreach at the Oklahoma Folklife Festival 10:00am–3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Offsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Museums at MLS Event Description: The 2025 Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
This event is in the "All Ages" group OKC Mobile Market Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Onsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: All Ages The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 25 2025 Sat OKC Mobile Market 2:00pm–3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.
This event is in the "Kids" group STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Science & STEAM Age Group: Kids Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of exploring and learning more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 25 2025 Sat STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of exploring and learning more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Session 3 Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Games & Gaming Age Group: Adults Adventurers Wanted for Dungeons & Dragons at the Ralph Ellison Library! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 26 2025 Sun Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Session 3 2:00pm–5:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Required Event Description: Adventurers Wanted for Dungeons & Dragons at the Ralph Ellison Library!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Scrapbooking Club Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 26 2025 Sun Scrapbooking Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Registration Required Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit for Beginners 10/27/2025 @ 9:30am to 11/02/2025 @ 6:00pm Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Age Group: All Ages Come pick up a Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit, perfect for beginners and kids!Enjoy the fun, colorful yarn as you create your very own hanging wall decoration. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct-Nov 2025 Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit for Beginners 10/27/2025 @ 9:30am–11/02/2025 @ 6:00pm 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: Come pick up a Macramé Craft Take-Home Kit, perfect for beginners and kids!Enjoy the fun, colorful yarn as you create your very own hanging wall decoration. 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. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
This event is in the "Adults" group RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Continuing Education Age Group: Adults Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class, made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30AM-12:30PM. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon RESCHEDULED: Adult Basic Education 10:30am–12:30pm 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 10:30AM-12:30PM.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting & Crafting Monday, October 27, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Movie Night with the The Urban Poets Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Age Group: Teens, Adults Since Halloween is near, we'll have fun showing a season-appropriate movie (TBD). View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Movie Night with the The Urban Poets 6:00pm–7:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Since Halloween is near, we'll have fun showing a season-appropriate movie (TBD).
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 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. View Details This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afternoon Tuesday, October 28, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Teen Afternoon 4:30pm–6:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
