Upcoming Events

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?

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.

Open up your mind and let your imagination flow! In this space, creativity is key. Bring your favorite writing tools and network with other writers as you follow creative writing prompts in this exercise in finding inspiration. 

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?

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

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?

The Write Spot is your dedicated time and space to focus on your writing in a supportive community. 

The first hour will be a lesson/discussion about a writing topic with an author, editor or local industry professional. 

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?

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

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?

Love anime? Dream of drawing your own characters? Learn to sketch, shade, and bring your stories to life in this hands-on Manga Drawing Workshop taught by a real cartoonist! Perfect for both beginners and budding artists.

Ready to write the next great novel—or finally finish that story you started ages ago? Join us for a relaxed writing session where you can devote two uninterrupted hours to your novel. This is your time to settle in and let the words flow.

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?

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

Register now or walk in's welcome.

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?

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?

Calling all young storytellers to our third annual Young Storytellers Workshop at the library! If you have a story to tell, pick up a set of submission guidelines from the Children's desk and submit the draft of your tale to us by December 21st.

Open up your mind and let your imagination flow! In this space, creativity is key. Bring your favorite writing tools and network with other writers as you follow creative writing prompts in this exercise in finding inspiration. 

Practice makes perfect in sports, and the same is true in school. Join us on Wednesdays to practice reading with a volunteer or get help with your homework.

Register now or walk in's welcome.

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?