Upcoming Events

Join us once a month to discuss interesting books at the Belle Isle Book Club every 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next.

Come and discover one of the many ways that you can express yourself through wood burning.  You will be using a hand held wood burner to put your own design on a Dream Catcher.

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

Write a novel during the month of November! Join in as writers try to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. (Or bring your existing project and keep working.) Bring your computer or favorite way to write and hit those word count goals.

Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we kick off a new Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem. Also feel free to bring your own decks.

Join us for this installment of the cookbook club, Foodie Fun: Thanksgiving

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.  The SAIL program was des

Rube Goldberg Machine

Have you ever played the Milton Bradley game of Mouse Trap?  That is an example of a Rube Goldberg machine which is a multistep chain reaction machine designed to perform a simple task.  T

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

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!

Attention Everyone,

Join us at the Ralph Ellison Library as Native Farming Solutions comes in to discuss sustainable farming and gardening practices in observance of Native American Heritage Month

Unleash your creativity at our Teen Art Hangout! Join us for a relaxed, open-ended crafting session where you can make whatever you want. We'll provide a variety of craft supplies—paints, papers, markers, and more.

Join us at the library for a chance to read to a loving therapy dog. Reading to dogs allows children to practice literacy skills in an encouraging, non-judgmental environment.

Kids and Teens, please join us in making Perler Bead creations! Beads along with a variety of patterns will be available for use that range in skill level. If you have never tried creating with Perler Beads, now is your chance!