Event List

Celebrate the season with sugar, spice, and everything nice! Kids will use gingerbread panels and lots of sweet treats to build gingerbread houses full of holiday cheer. A deliciously fun way to get creative and spread festive joy!

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

Get ready for a day filled with fun as kids dive into the magical world of slime. Kids will get to explore different ways to make slime and create their own to take home. This is going to get messy!

Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs.

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

GEAR up for the holidays with a STEM craft! This is a two part program.

Week 1: Make

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

Live and in color! Come join us for a movie discussion on films new and old. Each month we will be talking about a different film. There will be discussion questions, trivia, and popcorn provided!

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tia Chi experience is helpful.

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.