This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Ralph Ellison Magic The Gathering Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Ralph Ellison Magic The Gathering Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ralph Ellison Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Pour Painting Party 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Pour Painting Party 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Join us for an engaging and creative acrylic pour painting workshop at the library! This hands-on program invites guests of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of fluid art.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Free Play Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Jan 17 2025 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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Teen Craft & Chat 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Sound bath Meditation 6:30pm - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Sound bath Meditation 6:30pm - 8:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join wellness practitioners Anna and Mark of MARKANNA Wellness for a relaxing sound bath and meditation at your local library!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 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 22 2025 Wed Ralph Ellison Lego Club Build a Space Station 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Ralph Ellison Lego Club Build a Space Station 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 25 2025 Sat Banned Book Club For Parents 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 25 2025 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: 30 Event Description: Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat OKC Mobile Market 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat OKC Mobile Market 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 25 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan-Feb 2025 (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 1/27 - 2/2 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan-Feb 2025 (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 1/27 - 2/2 Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Bookish book boxes are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your January Book Box!! Boxes are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! 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. 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 27 2025 Mon Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 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 27 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 27 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Special Speaker with The Urban Poets 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Special Speaker with 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: Special speaker, poet Ken Hada, a poet and professor at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma where he directs the annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival. Ken finds the natural order a powerful presence for writing.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Mindfulness for Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Mindfulness for Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Mind full or mindful? Learn how saying “thanks” can make you a better student and happier person. We will go through the basics of mindful meditation and make a gratitude journal to take home!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Game Day 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Game Day 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 "Birth-PreK" group. Jan 31 2025 Fri Free Play Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Jan 31 2025 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 1 - 10 2025 (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 2/1 - 2/10 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 1 - 10 2025 (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 2/1 - 2/10 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learn about Black History Month and historical black figures whose achievements have been overlooked or underappreciated.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Scavenger Hunt- Black History Inventions All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Scavenger Hunt- Black History Inventions All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Help us celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt throughout the library! Grab your instructions and a pencil at the reference desk.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Ralph Ellison Library Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.
