Event List

Let your voice be heard! Make new friends and give back to your community as you advise the library on what's important to you and what teen programs you'd like to see.&n...

Open to all teens aged 12-18. Apply online so that you can receive volunteer hours for your participation. New members may join in September or January.

Do you need ideas for filling out the rest of your winter reading bingo card? Do you want to chat about the books you've already read with other winter reading challengers? Do you ...

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Please register each participating child individually. Do not use special notes to add additional children.

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

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...

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, inc...

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, ...

Please register each participating child individually. Do not use special notes to add additional children.

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. ...

Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano. There are plenty of tabl...

Math tutoring program for all ages. Math questions ranging from basic arithmetic to Algebra 2 (excluding geometry) are welcome. Teen volunteers will be available for individualized...

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in...

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or any other type of fiber arts? Then come join us every third Saturday of the month. Gather your works in progress and gather with other crafters...

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading...

Please register children only. Bring the whole family!

Celebrate Galentine's Day in a fun, inclusive way with a Candle-Making Workshop! Whether you're flying solo or spending time with friends, this creative activity is for everyone—no...

Learn the Art of Mixed Media Collage!We will be using a variety of materials which include acrylic paints, pages from magazines and newspapers, foil, cardboard, washi tape and foun...

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! This engaging program ...

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...

Come one, come all, to the Book Lovers' Ball! You are invited to dress in a costume representing your favorite book, a character, setting, or something related to a book. (Please k...

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

Join us for an exciting hands-on program where candy becomes our laboratory equipment! Kids ages 5-12 will conduct real scientific experiments using everyday candies to learn about...

Dr. Karlos K. Hill is Regents’ Professor of the Clara Luper Department of African and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author of three books: ...

Test your puzzle prowess! Teams of up to four players will compete to see who can put together an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in the least amount of time. The team that puts ...

Join us for an hour of painting and mocktails! We'll be guided through a video tutorial step-by-step by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we relax, chat, and enjoy some light ...