Event List

Are you concerned about some of scams that are going around? Do you want tips to help prevent a scammer from taking advantage of you? Come to the library to join the virtual presen...

 Are you concerned about some of scams that are going around? Do you want tips to help prevent a scammer from taking advantage of you? Come to the library to join the virtual ...

What's afoot at the library? The animals have come out to play! What mischief will they get into when the lights go out at the end of the day? Register your child's stuffed anim...

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...

Adventure begins at the Downtown Library! Join us once a week between June 18th to July 13th. We have transformed our Children's Programming room into "Camp Downtown". Each week we...

Learn how to turn everyday trash into nature's treasure! Kids will learn about the many ways we can use our waste to work for us and not against us.  Crystal is a pass...

OKCMOA will develop art making activities around the special exhibition on view at the Museum that summer. This summer, OKCMOA will be featuring Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Des...

Come play at the Warr Acres Library! Sharing in play is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination f...

Explore with all five of your senses in this fully hands-on program where you will navigate through different stations to complete the sensory scavenger hunt and be named Adventure...

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    This event is held at multi...

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. ...

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano. There are pl...

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-2 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library. Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Friday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

Explore the world of Greek Mythology through an interactive and challenging escape room. Only by working together to solve puzzles and complete challenges will you be able to escap...

Join us every Friday for bingo! This family friendly event will feature trivia, jokes, and facts on the theme of the week!  

What's inside a geode? How do they form? Join us for an adventure of cracking the mystery of Geode Rocks! Every family will get their very own geode, split it open, and learn more ...

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  The Bartered Banana  Barry is the last lonely banana at the fruit stand. Everyone wants him for their own selfish rea...

Age range: Prek to 2nd/ Emerging reader Join the Oklahoma History Center’s expedition into Oklahoma’s past as the center of the open-range cattle trails! The History Center will...

The greatest adventures can be found in your favorite stories, and this program is full of STEAM activities inspired by them. Hands-on and creative challenges will abound in this S...

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the groove with RACE Dance Collective.    This event is held at multi...

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.

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in...

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  The Bartered Banana  Barry is the last lonely banana at the fruit stand. Everyone wants him for their own selfish rea...