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 (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)	Fri (5/22)	Sat (5/23)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May Mindfulness Journal Take Home Kit 05/15/2026 @ 9:00am–05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm 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 the month of May with a Mindfulness Journal, created for teens and adults who want to try being more mindful this Spring and Summer.
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!
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 8:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.		This event is in the "Adults" group SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will open on May 6, 2026 @ 8:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.
2 pm					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group At Home Composting 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: This class, led by Mason Huddleston, Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for the OSU Extension, will walk you through the essentials of composting at home. Registration encouraged		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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "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.	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 This event is in the "Adults" group Paint Your Own Reusable Tote Bag 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration will close on May 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: A tote-bag painting program for teens & adults, featuring chill lo-fi music and a relaxed creative vibe.		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!
5 pm
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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Dash Cooking for Teens 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Registration will close on May 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.