Event List

Come read with Scooby and the Gang! Bring a book, or use one of ours, and read in the Mystery Machine! 

Move and groove with Miss Ginger!

Origami Challenge

Play is an important aspect of early childhood development and an excellent way to prepare children for school and beyond.

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. Food available while supplies last.

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

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.

Due to the complexity of the project and the limited time available to complete it, children under 10 years old are required to have an adult or an older sibling attend the class with them to assist with the project. 

Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). 

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D. 

Come enjoy A Man with a Plan, the story of Roscoe Dungee, a play brought to you by Spiritually Bold, Inc. Roscoe Dungee is a famous Oklahoman journalist who founded the Black Dispatch newspaper in 1915.

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a tropical hibiscus flower. You will leave with a completed painting.

What's a sketch comedy jam? It's a jam session but funny. Join Kellen & Ann-Lisette Hodgeson for a new, fun and collaborative experience.

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past (and present!) in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma historians and artists.  Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you probably didn't cover in your Oklahoma His

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting on mini canvases! Whether you choose to draw inspiration from the ideas provided or let your creativity run wild, the choice is yours. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself! 

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?

Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!