Upcoming Events

Learn to Quill a Beautiful and Colorful Butterfly!

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent

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 to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

Join us for a Saturday Morning Workshop, where we will encourage your little scientist to explore the world of color! What happens when to colors collide? Do liquids and solids mix differently?

Join us in celebrating National Immigration Heritage Month with a presentation by author Dr. Ghazi Rayan, a first-generation immigrant American orthopedic surgeon.

Please join us for a family-friendly movie day with a focus on the outdoors on Saturday afternoon, in partnership with The Village Arts Association from 1-3 PM. Kiddos are encouraged to bring bean bag chairs and sleeping bags to immerse thems

Hydraulic Powered Judo Robot 

Here’s your opportunity to build a robot with four hydraulically powered moving parts.

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children 

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in an art project related to the museum's collection. 

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a rockin' guitar against a rainbow background. You will leave with a completed painting.

Time is ticking, and there are cryptic secrets to decipher before The Artist’s unearthly lair consumes you! Every corner of his attic holds clues, but it will take quick thinking and coordinated teamwork to piece them together and escape.

Join us for a community art event inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song. Honor Song was created by Edgar Heap of Birds at Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum and is currently on display through Aug. 

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

Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

Come join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the legos, you provide the creativity!

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo blocks? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our genre book club is for you!

Take a moment to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasure of puzzling with a fun, collaborative puzzling event! We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles, perfect for all skill levels, and a selection of beverages to fuel your brainpower.

Step into an afternoon of fun at the library! Perfect for adult game lovers, this free event promises giggles, friendly competition, and quality time with family and friends.

Clear out your puzzle stash and discover hidden gems! Drop in with your gently used puzzles and swap them for new-to-you finds! A perfect way to refresh your puzzle collection. All sizes and styles welcome.