Upcoming Events

Love anime, manga, K-pop, or K-dramas? Learning an Asian language? Want to visit an Asian country? Come hang out in the Asian Culture Club and make new friends and learn new things! Plus, take home cool stuff like Asian snacks and crafts!

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

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.

What's your sign? Join our expert astrologer to learn all about your zodiac sign and how it impacts your personality! Make sure that you come prepared with your birth date, what city you were born in, and what time of day you were born.

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.

Grab those mittens and sled on into the Ralph Ellison library for a holiday program of arts and crafts and refreshments

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

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!

Join us for a cozy afternoon of painting and sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider. Take a chance to wind down this busy holiday season and get crafty at your library!

Research shows kids learn through engaged social and language-rich interactions. Join us for an evening story time at your neighborhood library!

Calling all teens! Come to the library to spend some time with other teens, enjoy a craft, and make new friends! 

Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30am. 

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?