Event List

Be part of a collaborative art experience celebrating the timeless craft of relief printmaking! In this hands-on program, participants will carve, ink, and print their own designs, contributing to a larger community tapestry.

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! Join us to learn the basics or work on an ongoing project.  All skill levels welcome.

Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.

Come together and create! During Summer Reading, we will have special crafts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 2-3pm. 

Craft available while supplies last. 

Participants will learn the process of creating a comic strip with characters, story ideas, and layouts. Been a longtime fan of favorites like Peanuts, Garfield, and Calvin & Hobbes? Now you can make your own! 

You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem!

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country?

We all love comic book characters, from Superman to Dog Man. Now kids can learn to make their own characters and practice sketching them to put them into stories! 

Presented by Jeff Provine of the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

Have an idea for a comic, but not sure where to start? This program will show the steps of designing characters, writing scripts with strong beats, and laying out pages, everything you need to know to get your comic started. 

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

Celebrate Independence Day with a pop of flavor and fun! In this hands-on event, we’ll be making Firecracker Krispies—a colorful twist on classic Rice Krispie treats, perfect for summer picnics and fireworks-filled evenings.

Let's get gardening!

Origami Challenge

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Embark on an epic adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re new to the world of tabletop role playing games or just curious about the game, all are welcome to join.

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. 

Curious about rocks and how they are formed? Members of the Oklahoma Rock Club will be here to teach us about the formation cycle of Earth's many beautiful and colorful rocks.

Join local Bricktown Clowns as we learn how to paint cheek facepainting designs.

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer!

Today, our crafting theme is "Flowers." DIY options will include painting a flower pot, designing a flower crown, making paper flowers, and more! 

Learn about cosplay in this five part series!