Event List

We have yarn and needles, and we're ready to knit! We will start with the basics and learn to knit together. Shown to reduce stress and foster a sense of calm, knitting serves as a...

Let's go on an animal adventure! Each month, we'll learn about a different animal, read a related story, and work on an animal craft or activity together.  3rd Tuesday of e...

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber...

Do you want to be one of the best Pokémon trainers? Come meet other fans and bring your Pokémon cards to partake in some old school card trading and battling among other Pokémon-re...

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.​   

Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture?  Yes?!  ...

Come for the lemonade, stay for the games, crafts, and activities! We'll bring out our Nintendo Switch and compete in Mario Kart tournaments, play Exploding Kittens, do puzzles tog...

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

Bring your sewing machine and projects and quilt with friends! Don't have a machine? We have a few to borrow! Don't know how to quilt? We can get you started, or bring any needlewo...

Join us an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Art! Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art! Art Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring in your ...

Let your imagination soar at our toddler art time! We will use an assortment of odds and ends to create our very own works of art. A librarian will be on hand to provide you with a...

This season, we're here to help you get your presents wrapped and ready! Get into the holiday spirit and wrap your gifts in the shared company of others. We will provide the suppli...

Join us for a special holiday-themed storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and do activities that spread holiday cheer! All ages are welcome, and the storytime will be geare...

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children t...

Get inspired at the library!  Stop by to create exciting projects using various art mediums, methods, and materials.

Join us at the library to unwind before the holiday hustle. Enjoy cozy holiday stories, sip on warm cocoa, and relax with classic board games. It's the perfect way for the whole fa...

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...

What's cooler than being cool this winter? Get ready to paint the library window to help us get in the mood for winter! Our Window Mural Art program for kids is back and will take ...

Hey kids, come craft with me! Paper crafts, glitter & glue, paint & markers... I love it all! Let's work on some seasonal crafts together.  Children ages 5-12 pl...

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month to complete a LEGO challenge. All LEGO's will be provided.

Join us at the Choctaw library to make hot cocoa jars - perfect for a late gift or yourself (we won't judge)!

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...