Upcoming Events

Whether you are returning to school yourself, or just really want a cool zipper bag for your pencils, this take-home kit has you covered!

Art is for anyone at any age! Help the littlest artists in your life explore drawing, painting, and so much more as we create beautiful, messy art.

Teens, 

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!

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.

Masquerade! Paper faces on parade! Embrace the Phantom of the Opera by joining us to make paper masquerade masks.

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:

Unleash your creativity and craft your own custom keychains! Drop in to make cool designs using Perler beads, Shrinky Dinks, and more. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination. For teens in grades 6-12.

Come make a tasty treat to celebrate back to school season! We will be making homemade vanilla ice cream with all sorts of fun toppings! 

Hang out at the library and make art. There will be new prompts and media to use each week. All supplies will be provided. 

This is a teen program open to ages 12-17.

Teens, join us for National Creamsicle Day and make yourself a version of the sweet treat! Learn how to sew with felt and create your own plush creamsicle keychain! Participants will leave with a finished craft.

Join us for an engaging and creative acrylic pour painting workshop at the library! This hands-on program invites guests of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of fluid art.

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with all the resources you need to spread your artistic wings!

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Our project for this month is SHAVING CREAM MARBLING

Let's go on an animal adventure! Each month, we'll learn about a different animal, read a related story, and work on an animal craft or activity together. 

3rd Friday of every month at 2PM.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month.

Join us in the Children’s Area as we read a story together and make a fun craft inspired by a book! This drop-in program is perfect for families with young children who love stories, creativity, and quality time.

Some of us go to the fair just for the food! 

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

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs!

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!