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Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 c...

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!

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Event Description:

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​   

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.

Free Play Friday

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
Event Description:

Play is an important part of early childhood development and an excellent way to prepare children for school and beyond. Imaginative and dramatic play encourages creativity and ima...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Play is an important part of early childhood development and an excellent way to prepare children for school and beyond.

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. 

Unofficial Warhammer Club Play

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Grab you chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overvi...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Grab you chainsword and turn the tide against the Tyranid swarm for the first Ralph Ellison Warhammer club. First session will be assembling armies followed by a brief rules overview. Second session on will be devoted to playing.

Tissue Paper Polar Bear Take Home Kit

All Day 12/9 - 12/15
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

It's winter, so make a polar bear picture to brighten your space! You'll take tissue paper and little glue to make a cute picture. Come by to get yours today.

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It's winter, so make a polar bear picture to brighten your space! You'll take tissue paper and little glue to make a cute picture. Come by to get yours today.

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 c...

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!

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Asian Culture Club and make new friends and learn new things...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Film & Movies
Event Description:

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Asian Culture Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Ralph Ellison Magic The Gathering Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

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. Als...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

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. Also feel free to bring your own decks. All play formats welcome.

Beginners Astrology with Priya Desai

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

What's your sign? Join our expert astrologer to learn all about your zodiac sign and how it impacts your personality! Make sure that you come prepared with your birth date, what ci...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

What's your sign? Join our expert astrologer to learn all about your zodiac sign and how it impacts your personality! Make sure that you come prepared with your birth date, what city you were born in, and what time of day you were born.

Pet Food Pantry

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Outdoors (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. ...

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Outdoor Program
Event Description:

The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.

Season of Giving

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Grab those mittens and sled on into the Ralph Ellison library for a holiday program of arts and crafts and refreshments

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Grab those mittens and sled on into the Ralph Ellison library for a holiday program of arts and crafts and refreshments

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. 

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.

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Quilting & Crafting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 c...

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!

Paint and Sip

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of painting and sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider. Take a chance to wind down this busy holiday season and get crafty at your library! A profess...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of painting and sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider. Take a chance to wind down this busy holiday season and get crafty at your 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.

Evening Family Story Time

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK, Kids
Event Description:

Research shows kids learn through engaged social and language-rich interactions. Join us for an evening story time at your neighborhood library!Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, g...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:

Research shows kids learn through engaged social and language-rich interactions. Join us for an evening story time at your neighborhood library!

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. 

Teen Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Calling all teens! Come to the library to spend some time with other teens, enjoy a craft, and make new friends! 

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Calling all teens! Come to the library to spend some time with other teens, enjoy a craft, and make new friends! 

123! Play with Me!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
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 lib...

Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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. 

Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. ...

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 Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

Ralph Ellison Lego Club Build a Park

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
LEGO Club:

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

Event Description:

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​   

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.

Storytime Crafternoon

Storytime Crafternoon for Children

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!

Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!