Upcoming Events

In this fun hands-on class, the Geologists of the Oklahoma Geological Survey will introduce children to the exciting world of rocks, minerals, and soils by exploring the science of color!

This presentation focuses on hand hygiene, how diseases are spread, and how to keep them to yourselves.

Looking for free GED and ESL courses? The Oklahoma City Community College offers both courses free of charge. Come by the OCCC resource table at your local librarian to get more information about the programs and sign up!

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

We'll explore the life cycle of mushrooms—from spores to fully grown fruiting bodies—while covering the essential stages of growth, including inoculation, colonization, and fruiting.

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

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 want to improve your English? Free English classes for the community. You can join our classes at any point.

Join Native Farming Solutions & Black Sol in this hands on class to learn about seed starting and the importance of land stewardship using Indigenous knowledge.

Come and "chill" out with some Christmas ornament crafts! There will be 4-5 Christmas ornament crafts with supplies and directions provided.

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

Participants will learn how to "paint" with wool using needle felting. Follow along with Darci Lenker from Oklahoma Contemporary for step-by-step instructions!

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss class for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

Add a splash of color to your summer reading adventure and join us as we explore the vibrant world of Choctaw beadwork. In this program, you will learn about the significance of beading in Choctaw culture.

TV's Lucas Ross (KFOR/KAUT's Rise and Shine, American Banjo Museum) takes you on a banjo adventure with songs, puppets and lots of comedy!

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children  

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Whether due to the death of a loved one or another major life change, grief is the universal response to dealing with loss.  Learn about the five stages of grief and strategies for coping with loss. 

Join this free class for a basic introduction to computers, keyboarding, and how to get an email.