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The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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CANCELLED: Homework Help at the Library

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
:

If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (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.

CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages
:

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!

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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!

ZOOM: Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.  

Cancelled
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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.  

CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

(Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box

All Day 5/1 - 5/11
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too!

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.

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.

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!

CANCELLED: Scrapbooking Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

Cancelled
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

CANCELLED: Free Play Friday

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
:

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

Cancelled
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
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. 

CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

CANCELLED: Saturday Morning Storytime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-PreK
:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

Cancelled
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5!

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. 

CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

CANCELLED: Star Wars Day Escape Room

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Live Performances & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
:

For star wars day we will be doing an escape room this description is a temporary placeholder.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

For star wars day we will be doing an escape room this description is a temporary placeholder.

CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Design Your Own Flag Take Home Kit

All Day 5/5 - 5/12
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Have you ever wanted to design a flag? Have you ever wondered what symbols and colors mean on some of your favorite flags? Wave on into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own flag take home kit.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Have you ever wanted to design a flag? Have you ever wondered what symbols and colors mean on some of your favorite flags? Wave on into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own flag take home kit.

Mini Canvas Painting Take Home Kit

05/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/12/2025 @ 4:00pm
Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Get ready to color your world with this fun Mini Canvas Painting Take-Home Kit! Hurry, it's first come, first serve—grab yours before they're gone!

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Get ready to color your world with this fun Mini Canvas Painting Take-Home Kit! Hurry, it's first come, first serve—grab yours before they're gone!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

ON ZOOM: Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.  

Cancelled
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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.  

CANCELLED: Quilting & Crafting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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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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!

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Grand Re-opening Treasure Hunt Extravaganza

All Day 5/6 - 5/18
Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. 

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. 

CANCELLED: Spring Seed Swap

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
DIY & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

You're invited to the Spring Seed Swap at Ralph Ellison Library! Bring your own seeds, your plants, your cuttings and propagations and pick up a few of ours! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

You're invited to the Spring Seed Swap at Ralph Ellison Library! Bring your own seeds, your plants, your cuttings and propagations and pick up a few of ours! 

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. 

Origami Cranes Creation

All Day
Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens
:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Event Description:

Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.

Story Time Outreach At Metro Tech

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
:

Ralph Ellison Library will bring monthly story time programs to the kids at Metro Tech.

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Offsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Event Description:

Ralph Ellison Library will bring monthly story time programs to the kids at Metro Tech.

ON ZOOM: Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) at Ralph Ellison Library
Program Type:
Continuing Education
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.  

Cancelled
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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.  

CANCELLED: Ralph Ellison Lego Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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.

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

 

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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.