Upcoming Events

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship process in this class made possibly by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm.

Summer is almost here... but so is finals week! Are you looking for a quiet space to get some work or studying done? Do you like quiet Lofi music playing in the background? We have the perfect place for you!

Calling all makers! Maker Meetup is a place to talk with other people just like you who prefer to make what they can on their own and to personalize the rest.

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 pair of earrings.  You'll be able to make you and a friend a pair, or keep

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm.

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

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

Join us at the Downtown Library for a workshop and movie screening in partnership with Fertile Ground!

This class for beginners & near-beginners will focus on interactive language skills. Each of the eight class sessions will help you add skills, with resources you can take home to continue practicing during the week.

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Do you like to move it, move it? Bring your dancing shoes, wear your dancing clothes, and come "shake it all about" to some favorite tunes!

For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

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.

This outreach event will include a Storytime and activities for Crutcho Elementary School's pre-k class. 

Escape Room Egg Drop Challenge 

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.

Come join us as we watch our way through the ages and enjoy the many different styles of the cinematic arts!

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!

Stretching your budget is a necessary step to achieving your financial goals. Learn smart ways to save on the things that impact your finances most, such as food, health care, insurance and more.

This 4 week series will teach you how to make knit caps using a loom. The completed caps may be donated to the Infant Crisis Center.  The loom and needle supplies are yours to keep!

All supplies provided. Registration Required.

Looking for a healthier alternative to frying food, consider using an air fryer. For those of you thinking of purchasing an air fryer, this workshop will include the basics. Learn how to use an air fryer to make delicious and healthy meals!

Get ready to rock the library with Music Mayhem! Teens, grab your instruments and dive into a jam-packed session of musical mayhem.