Event List

Description: Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to “How to Make a Monster!” This is an informative workshop that examines the history and technique of creature creation and gives learners a means t

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

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

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!   We we will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe?

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled hour of open-ended art exploration at the library! Toddlers and preschoolers can get creative with a variety of hands-on activities, from finger painting to colorful sensory experiences.

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

Touch some grass in the Downtown Color Castle as we explore the different colors we see in nature! Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and other nature items you can make a bookmark, a bracelet, or a crown! 

Let the sunshine in, and celebrate the longest day of the year! We will learn how to do a sun salutation and meditation, make flower crowns and sun wheels, and explore the science behind the solstice. And what's a party without refreshments?

Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Get hands-on and create your own custom sketchbook from scratch! Join artist Sofia Arenas for a workshop where you’ll learn to fold, collate, and staple pages into a one-of-a-kind sketchbook.

Get inspired at the library! 

Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

Come decorate coasters using sharpies and rubbing alcohol! Two coasters per registrant.

Back by popular demand! Show off your artistic talent in our Tiny Art Show.  Join us to create a tiny canvas to be featured in our upcoming Tiny Art Show.  We provide tiny canvases and supplies to paint; you bring creativity.

Come learn this simple technique for jewelry making and leave with a trinket of your own. Viking Wire Weaving is a fun adaptable form and a great way for beginners to get started in jewelry making.

Join us at the Bethany Library for an engaging adult workshop exploring the impactful print works of contemporary Native American artist Edgar Heap of Birds.

Join us for a community art project inspired by the exhibit, HONOR SONG, at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Create a printed fabric square using paint and foam block stamps.

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.