Upcoming Events

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.

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.

Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.

Oklahoma's elite hip hop, breaking & streetdance educators, known for creating "pop up" streetdance sessions around OKC: Enjoy a streetdance showcase from the LA to OKC duo, Alfonso "Finest" & Bboy OkcDellt.

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art.  Animals & beyond! 

Bridge Building Challenge: Engineering Fun with Popsicle Sticks!

Join us for a calming restorative class focused on flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. Improve your overall health with this practice and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

OSU's Mason Huddleston will be presenting on protecting plants from the summer's perils!

Join the Oklahoma State Fair as we discuss how easy it is to enter Creative Arts Contests!

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Adults16+ Come join us in making a necklace using chainmail rings. We will be capturing marbles within the chainmail. 

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Gather your team of up to 4 people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams will have 90 minutes to put together their puzzle - each team will be working on a 500 piece puzzle provided by the library.

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.

You can see the colors of the world with your awesome eyes, but how can you experience color with your other senses?

Welcome to another installment of the Southern Oaks Plant Swap! Bring your seeds, propagations, and plants, because someone out there wants to take it home with them!

Come check out an awesome dog show! The Tornado Alley Disc Dogs are made up of an amazing group of talented dogs who travel throughout the United States doing demonstrations, seminars, and competitions.

Join us for a fun and creative watercolor painting class at Warr Acres Library! The program is led by Jim Pourtorkan, local artist and teacher.

Come hear a performance of the ever-popular children's classic "Peter and the Wolf". This piece acts as a brief tutorial on many of the most common orchestral instruments and acts as a great way to introduce the instruments and orchestra.

Interested in DIY, creative expression, and independent voices? Our second ever Metro Zine Fest is the perfect event for you. 

Join us for a fun and relaxing guided painting experience! Our skilled instructor will walk you through creating your own masterpiece step by step, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.