Upcoming Events

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.

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!

Developmental, Speech Language, Autism, and Behavioral screenings available at no charge!

For children birth through age 5.

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

Enjoy a tasty meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, then get creative with exciting Arts & Crafts. Each week brings a new activity, so there's always something fun to do while spending time with friends.

Ready, set, roll! Come to the library and build your own marble run using cardboard, cups, and other cool supplies. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a marble run pro, this program is all about experimenting, building, and having fun.

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Homework Help and Reading Buddies Get Together. 

Join us for a meet and greet hour. We will have volunteers and staff to get to know, some fun games, and snacks to get the school year started. 

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?

Self care is an important part of mental health and overall health.  So come and make some some items to help you take care of yourself.  

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.

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.

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

Live and in color! Come join us for a movie discussion on films new and old. Each month we will be talking about a different film. There will be discussion questions, trivia, and popcorn provided!

Get ready to jump, clap, and sing at our interactive toddler storytime!

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. Please register each child individually. Thank you!

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!

Think small, create big! Join us for a relaxing teen art session where you'll paint your own mini canvas masterpiece. We'll display all the finished pieces in our teen gallery for the community to enjoy.

Kids and Teens, please join us in making backpack charms with Pony Beads.  You can hang these on your backpack or anywhere for decoration. You can make animals, characters, or anything your imagination thinks up!

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.

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.