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All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Take Home Kit: Native American Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 11/1–11/25 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's newest trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.
	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Veterans Day – Learn Their Story – Family Interview Take-Home Kit 11/08/2025 @ 9:00am–11/22/2025 @ 4:45pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Learn about history by talking to a family member, friend, or neighbor who is a veteran. This kit includes some tips on how to interview, how to record, and a list of questions to ask!
		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Bags All Day 11/17–11/23 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Bookish book bags are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your Book Bag!! Bags are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! Disclaimer(s) 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 REGISTER Early Childhood (Ages 1-5) Art Activity Take-Home Kit: Autumn Leaves All Day 11/17–11/23 Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: This kit requires registration as it includes library books that need to be checked out with an active library card.
		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Thankfulness Journal Take Home Kit 11/17/2025 @ 9:00am–11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
12 am	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make your own Librubru Library Monster Take-Home Kit 11/10/2025 @ 9:00am–11/16/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Make your own Librubru Library Monster Take-Home Kit! Decorate it any way you like and give it a name, a favorite book, and even a silly personality. Disclaimer(s) 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.
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9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education 9:30am–12:00pm 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: Continuing Education Event Description: Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education 9:30am–12:00pm 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: Continuing Education Event Description: Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.
10 am					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler (Ages 1-3) Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us every Tuesday morning for our delightful Toddler Storytime at the public library! This engaging program is specially designed for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults 10:00am–11:00am Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Description: Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group 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 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 "Kids" group STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of exploring and learning more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Help at the Library 3:00pm–4:30pm 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: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help Event Description: If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afternoon 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you!
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6 pm		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Evening Story Time--FREE PLAY 6:30pm–7:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, games, and activities that encourage language development and promote positive attitudes about reading and learning!		This event is in the "Teens" group Dash Cooking for Teens 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook, but getting out those big pots and pans just isn't it? No one wants to have to do all those dishes all the time! Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Positive Parenting Class 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 B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Child Development & Parenting Registration Required Event Description: This 6 week interactive class works with parents to build a toolbox full of education, tips, tricks, and strategies for supportive parenting. Topics Include: This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

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