Event List

Create a sneaky place to hide valuables using some classic books! Don't worry, we saved these books just for this craft and any leftovers will go to our book sale. 

Come join us as we make wildflower seed bombs! Take your finished project home and throw it in an empty section of yard and see the flowers bloom in a few weeks.

Join us as we create our very own little ecosystems for preserved bugs of all different kinds! This is a teen and adult program ONLY. 

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. 

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! 

Get ready to build your own universe—right inside a jar! Join us for a bright and brilliant hands-on craft where kids (ages 5–12) create swirling, glowing galaxy jars filled with stars, color, and cosmic magic.

Blast off into creativity! Join us for Space Sand Art and design your own out-of-this-world masterpiece using colorful sand. From swirling galaxies to bright planets, your imagination is the limit. Perfect for young space explorers!

Join us two Mondays a month for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!

Are you looking for a laid-back space to be creative? Join us for Craft & Chat, where you can work on knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, or any craft you enjoy.

Be a part of history!

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Tuesday! All ages welcome!

 Craving a a community of crafters to hang out with? Do you enjoy creating lack the space? Or do you just want a place where you can sit down and drink a cup of coffee away from the chaos?

Feeling bored this spring break? We can help! Learn how to play a new board game, or bring your own to share.

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!

Fairies, Gnomes, Leprechauns - Oh My! Think about where these magical beings live and what makes their homes special. Design and build cozy cardboard homes for mythical creatures using craft supplies, and plenty of imagination.

Do you want to be one of the best Pokémon trainers? Come meet other fans and bring your Pokémon cards to partake in some old school card trading and battling among other Pokémon-related activities.

Spring Break is a great time of year to visit the library. On March 18th, we will be creating Steam Art projects. This is from kids 8 and up with an Adult. We will have fun and may be a little messy. 

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

Join us at the Southern Oaks Library this spring break to welcome in spring with a fun cherry blossom craft!

Get ready to build, create, and imagine! Join us at the library this Spring Break for our LEGO Challenge, open to builders of all ages. We’ll provide the bricks—you bring the creativity!

Celebrate Women’s History Month with hands-on STEM fun inspired by the brilliant women of Hidden Figures!

Join us Spring Break 2026 for a screen printing workshop for teens (12+)! Participants will use a pre-selected, teen-created design to screen print on a piece of cardstock (perfect for displaying) and a tote bag—both provided.

Calling all future magicians ages 8-16! Join us once a month to learn all the skills and magic tricks you need to wow your family and friends!