BRANCH HOURS UPDATE:

From Feb. 23-26 and March 2-6, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

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 (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
All Day	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Bugs & Butterflies Take-Home Activity Kit All Day 4/6–4/13 Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Grab a fun take-home kit to learn about bugs and butterflies. This kit includes coloring sheets, a backyard bug scavenger hunt, a fun fact sheet, and a simple butterfly craft to do at home. Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit All Day 4/6–4/20 All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM Event Description: Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day 4/6–4/30 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Eco Fun Facts Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7–4/30 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Find clues around the library and learn fun facts about the Earth. Finish the hunt and get a small prize like a bracelet or highlighter.
		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Poetic Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit 04/13/2026 @ 9:00am–04/19/2026 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate Poetry Month with a Poetic Mindfulness Journal, created for teens and adults who have either never written a poem before or been published many times.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Basic Education 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Banned Book Club for Adults 10:00am–11:00am Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on April 18, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (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.
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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group 123! Play With Me! 11:30am–12:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Registration will close on April 17, 2026 @ 11:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: 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.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Game Day & More 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "All Ages" group Ralph Ellison Lego Club 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (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.