This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Game Day 4:00pm - 6:00pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Game Day 4:00pm - 6:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon 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. Dec 23 2024 Mon Quilting & Crafting 11:00am - 2:00pm Ralph Ellison Library 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Winter Window Mural Art for Children 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Winter Window Mural Art for Children 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: 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 place during Winter Break.
Dec 24 - 25 2024 Library Closed All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Some Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing Library Closed All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Free Play Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Free Play Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Banned Book Club For Parents 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Banned Book Club For Parents 10:00am - 11:00am Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Description: Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? There are some crazy claims being made about these books. Should we be reading them? Let's find out by not only reading them, but also discussing them!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon 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. Dec 30 2024 Mon Quilting & Crafting 11:00am - 2:00pm Ralph Ellison Library 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon The Urban Poets 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Cancelled This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Cancelled The Urban Poets 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?
Dec 31 2024 Tue Library Closes @ 6 PM (NYE 2024) 6:00pm - 9:00pm Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Library Closes @ 6 PM (NYE 2024) 6:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
Jan 1 2025 Wed Library Closed All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Almonte Library, Belle Isle Library, Bethany Library, Capitol Hill Library, Choctaw Library, Del City Library, Downtown Library, Edmond Library, Harrah Library, Jones Library, Luther Library, Midwest City Library, Nicoma Park Library, Northwest Library, Ralph Ellison Library, Service Center, Southern Oaks Library, The Village Library, Warr Acres Library, Wright Library, Off Site, All Locations
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 3 - 12 2025 (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 1/3 - 1/12 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 3 - 12 2025 (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 1/3 - 1/12 Ralph Ellison Library 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 Seats Remaining: 15 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Ralph Ellison Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon 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. Jan 6 2025 Mon Quilting & Crafting 11:00am - 2:00pm Ralph Ellison Library 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Teen Craft & Chat 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Teen Craft & Chat 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ralph Ellison Library 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Ralph Ellison Library 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Ralph Ellison Lego Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Ralph Ellison Lego Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ralph Ellison Library 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 "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Speed Friending 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Speed Friending 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: New Year, New You, New Friends!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Pet Food Pantry 11:30am - 12:30pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Pet Food Pantry 11:30am - 12:30pm Ralph Ellison Library 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 13 - 20 2025 Making Straw Rockets Take Home Kit All Day 1/13 - 1/20 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 13 - 20 2025 Making Straw Rockets Take Home Kit All Day 1/13 - 1/20 Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go as far as the James Webb Telescope with your rocket. Color and cut out, attach a straw, and make it fly! Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Ralph Ellison Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon 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. Jan 13 2025 Mon Quilting & Crafting 11:00am - 2:00pm Ralph Ellison Library 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!
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Evening Family Story Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Evening Family Story Time 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Perler Beads 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Perler Beads 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!
