Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/10)	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Bag All Day 8/1–8/10 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too! Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take Home Kit All Day 8/11–8/18 Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Come to Ralph Ellison Library and pick up your Tropical Fish Paper Plate Take-Home Kit! 🐠🎨 Perfect for kids — fun, creative, and includes everything you need to make your own colorful tropical fish. While supplies last! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Color of a Book Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/1–8/29 Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Join the Ralph Ellison Library this August for a fun scavenger hunt! Look for books with specific colors on their covers. Whether you love sports or drawing, there’s a book waiting for you. Plus, you might win a prize*! Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
10 am					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Cancelled CANCELLED: All Ages Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting & Crafting 11:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: 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!
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Social Security and You: Updates and Fraud Prevention 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Health & Wellness Event Description: A Social Security expert will discuss what's new with Social Security and ways to prevent fraud. There will be a time to ask general questions. Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled CANCELED: ART TIME @the library (Ages 3-6) 1:30pm–2:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled Library Branch:* Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Description: Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project! Our project for this month is SHAVING CREAM MARBLING
2 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Ralph Ellison Lego Club 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs. Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome. Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
3 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mini Canvas Painting 3:00pm–4:15pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting on mini canvases! Whether you choose to draw inspiration from the ideas provided or let your creativity run wild, the choice is yours. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Day 4:00pm–6:00pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ralph Ellison Magic the Gathering Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: You have been summoned to join The Gathering! Spend your mana and summon your creatures at the Ralph Ellison Library, as we host our Magic the Gathering Club. Newcomers and Veterans alike are welcome. No Cards? No Problem!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pour Painting Party 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: 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.