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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK

Join us every Tuesday morning for our delightful Toddler Storytime at the public library! This engaging program is specially designed for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Tuesday morning for our delightful Toddler Storytime at the public library! This engaging program is specially designed for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers.

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. 

Perler Beads

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!

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.

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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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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.

STORYTIME CRAFTERNOON FOR CHILDREN

Thursday, May 22, 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!

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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!

DASH mini

Dash Cooking for Teens

Thursday, May 22, 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!

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Registration Required
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.

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.

BattleBots & Chill

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for an afternoon of fun, music, and friendly competition! Battle it out with BattleBots while listening to great tunes and enjoying each other's company.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of fun, music, and friendly competition! Battle it out with BattleBots while listening to great tunes and enjoying each other's company.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Science & STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Library Closed

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Closing
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Library Closed

All Day
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
Closing
Branches:
Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations

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.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB (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...

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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!

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. 

Caring Van Visit

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoors (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

The Caring Van will be in the Ralph Ellison Library parking lot to provide accessible preventative healthcare to children in Oklahoma through the mobile vans.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Caring Van will be in the Ralph Ellison Library parking lot to provide accessible preventative healthcare to children in Oklahoma through the mobile vans.

Teen Afternoon

Tuesday, May 27, 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!

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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.

(Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box

All Day 5/28 - 6/1
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bookish book boxes are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your January Book Box!! Boxes are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bookish book boxes are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your January Book Box!! Boxes are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up!

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.

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!

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.

RESCHEDULED: Spring Speed Friending

Thursday, May 29, 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!

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Registration Required
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!

Children Reading to Dogs

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Reading Help
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Children Reading to Dogs:

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

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.

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.

View Details
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.