Event List

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs.

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

Drop in and design your own handmade cards for the season—whether you’re spreading holiday cheer, sending a thank-you, or just saying hi. We’ll have tons of supplies to decorate your creations with style.

Kids and Teens, do you want to build a snowman? Then come join us in creating tiny snowmen out of air-dry clay. You will have options to decorate your creation. Use your imagination and have some fun!

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! Experience anime in the company of other anime enthusiasts.

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.

This event has been turned into a take-home kit. If you are registered, drop in all month to pick up your kit at the desk.

Decorating and making a gnome ornament is such a fun craft for the Holiday Season!  Yarn and a clay pot transform into a whimsical ornament for the Christmas tree, or decor for a wreath or garland!

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

Come explore the mouthwatering books of Jory John with games and activities! Which food will win??? Bad Seed? Good Egg? Sour Grapes??? YOU DECIDE!!!

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Adults 16+ Come join us in creating beaded snowflakes. They are eye-catching and fun. 
 

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting holiday candles in front of a snowy window. You will leave with a completed painting.

Get ready for the holidays! Join us this December 6th at 2pm to make your own Toy Shop Lantern that you can keep for the seasons! We will be using pre-cut paper templates for our Lanterns and decorating them here in our Library.

Are you an Adult into crafting and looking for community?

Join us for a couple hours of painting and relaxation! We'll be guided through a step-by-step video tutorial by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we chat and enjoy some light refreshments. 

Come have a Novel Time at Southern Oaks!

This is an ANY BOOK book-club!