This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club for Adults Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A (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 May 10 2026 Sun Banned Book Club for Adults 1:00pm–2:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (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 "Adults" group Adult Coloring Hour @ Ralph Ellison Library Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Age Group: Adults Take a break and relax at the library at our Adult Coloring Hour. Enjoy a calm, welcoming space to color, unwind, and connect with others while listening to relaxing Lo-Fi tunes. No experience needed. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 10 2026 Sun Adult Coloring Hour @ Ralph Ellison Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Take a break and relax at the library at our Adult Coloring Hour. Enjoy a calm, welcoming space to color, unwind, and connect with others while listening to relaxing Lo-Fi tunes. No experience needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 10:00 am-12:00 pm. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 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 Monday, May 11, 2026 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 May 11 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 Monday, May 11, 2026 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 May 11 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Diamond Painting Bookmarks Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Age Group: Teens, Adults Calling all teens and adult crafters or wannabe crafters of all levels! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Diamond Painting Bookmarks 5:30pm–7:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Calling all teens and adult crafters or wannabe crafters of all levels!
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 10:00 am-12:00 pm. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed 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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 May 14 2026 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 This event is in the "Adults" group May Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit 05/15/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Age Group: Teens, Adults Celebrate the month of May with a Mindfulness Journal, created for teens and adults who want to try being more mindful this Spring and Summer. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 - 23 2026 May Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit 05/15/2026 @ 9:00am–05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate the month of May with a Mindfulness Journal, created for teens and adults who want to try being more mindful this Spring and Summer.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group 123! Play With Me! Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 15 2026 Fri 123! Play With Me! 11:30am–12:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Registration will close on May 15, 2026 @ 11:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mindfulness for Teens Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Mind full or mindful? Learn how saying “thanks” can make you a better student and happier person. We will go through the basics of mindful meditation and make a gratitude journal to take home! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat Mindfulness for Teens 11:00am–12:30pm 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 Event Description: Mind full or mindful? Learn how saying “thanks” can make you a better student and happier person. We will go through the basics of mindful meditation and make a gratitude journal to take home!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oklahoma Originals: Jordan Tang Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Museums at MLS Age Group: All Ages Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here with us at the Ralph Ellison library branch. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord Pickens Museum proudly presents Oklahoma Originals: Jordan Tang. Dr. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat Oklahoma Originals: Jordan Tang 2:00pm–3:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Museums at MLS Event Description: Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here with us at the Ralph Ellison library branch. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord Pickens Museum proudly presents Oklahoma Originals: Jordan Tang. Dr.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paint Your Own Reusable Tote Bag Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Age Group: Teens, Adults A tote-bag painting program for teens & adults, featuring chill lo-fi music and a relaxed creative vibe. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 17 2026 Sun Paint Your Own Reusable Tote Bag 4:00pm–5:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: A tote-bag painting program for teens & adults, featuring chill lo-fi music and a relaxed creative vibe.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting & Crafting Monday, May 18, 2026 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 May 18 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 Monday, May 18, 2026 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 May 18 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Urban Poets Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Age Group: Teens, Adults Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon 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: Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?
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, May 19, 2026 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 May 19 2026 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 Game Day & More Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 May 19 2026 Tue Game Day & More 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 "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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 May 20 2026 Wed 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 "All Ages" group Ralph Ellison Lego Club Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Ralph Ellison Lego Club 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: 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group At Home Composting Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library Program Type: Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults This class, led by Mason Huddleston, Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for the OSU Extension, will walk you through the essentials of composting at home. Registration encouraged View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu At Home Composting 2:00pm–3:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: This class, led by Mason Huddleston, Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for the OSU Extension, will walk you through the essentials of composting at home. Registration encouraged
This event is in the "Teens" group Dash Cooking for Teens Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 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 May 21 2026 Thu Dash Cooking for Teens 6:30pm–8:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Registration will close on May 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm. 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 "Kids" group STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon Saturday, May 23, 2026 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 May 23 2026 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.
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