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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes
All Day
2/1–2/28
Ralph Ellison Library
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 annual 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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Black History Month Heart Tree Take-Home Kit
All Day
2/16–2/23
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
DIY & Hobbies,
Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Build your own Heart Tree to celebrate Black History Month. The kit comes with hearts to decorate, a tree base, and easy supplies that help you learn, create, and share what inspires you. A fun and meaningful activity for home.
Disclaimer(s)
It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Scavenger Hunt A Century of Black History Commemorations: Activists
All Day
2/22–2/28
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community & Civics
Event Description:
We are celebrating 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week with a scavenger hunt all month long. Each week will be based on a different category. This week is Black Activists.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Adult Basic Education
10:00am–12:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Adult Basic Education
10:00am–12:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Quilting & Crafting
11:00am–2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life)
1:00pm–2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life)
1:00pm–2:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Computer Class: Beyond the Basics
2:00pm–4:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Continuing Education
Event Description:
Join this free class for a basic introduction to computers, keyboarding, and how to get an email.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb
28
2026
Sat
STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon
2:00pm–4:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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.
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| 3 pm |
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
22
2026
Sun
Genealogy 101: Beginners Guide to African American Family Research
3:00pm–4:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community & Civics,
Computers & Technology,
Continuing Education
Event Description:
Take the first steps toward uncovering your family’s past in this beginner-friendly genealogy workshop.
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids
3:30pm–5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Kids,
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Homework Help at the Library
3:30pm–5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids
3:30pm–5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library.
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids
3:30pm–5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library.
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids
3:30pm–5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Birth-PreK,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Description:
Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Teen Afternoon
4:30pm–5:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
The Urban Poets
6:00pm–7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Reading,
Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Ralph Ellison Magic the Gathering Club
6:00pm–8:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch:
Ralph Ellison Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (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!
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Birth-PreK,
Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Children Reading to Dogs
6:00pm–7:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library
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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