Week Calendar

Contains one polar bear craft, one penguin craft, and an information sheet about the two species. Available to all ages, registration required.

This March we will be exploring the world of air. What happens when the wind blows? How does shape affect speed and direction? All kits are designed for parents and children to work on together. Pick yours up today!

The library is now able to allow BROWSING! Come on in and look through our shelves to pick out some great new titles. While you are in ask for a celebration craft kit! Kit includes a party hat to decorate, stickers, and bookmarks! 

Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! This year our quizzes are take-home kits. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.

This March we will be exploring the world of air. What happens when the wind blows? How does shape affect speed and direction? All kits are designed for parents and children to work on together. Pick yours up today!

Throughout 2021, Black History Month and Beyond, Ralph Ellison Library is providing a unique visual opportunity by visiting former locations of Black establishments.

This week's teen take home kit is a DIY pen/pencil holder for your desk. Whether you are learning at home or in a classroom, you can stay organized by decorating your own mug to hold all your writing utensils. All supplies are included.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, artist Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891–1978) painted abstractions inspired by moments—from nature viewed through her living room windows to the Apollo Moon landings witnessed on the television screen.

Receive a personalized reading list right to your mailbox! This is an ongoing program for all ages.
For more information, contact Ask a Librarian

Celebrate African American Astronauts by creating your own mini galaxy. In celebration of Black History Month teens will be provided material to create their own mini galaxy.

Weekly Make & Take Craft kits available as supplies last. Great for customers of all ages! Most supplies included, may need some supplemental materials such as glue or markers. Children may require adult help & supervision.

Weekly Make & Take Craft kits available as supplies last. Great for customers of all ages! Most supplies included, may need some supplemental materials such as glue or markers. Children may require adult help & supervision.

Celebrate National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday with a special Dr.

This program is designed for parents and children ages 2-5 to do together. Decorate a colorful sleeve to keep your library card safe! While supplies last via curbside service.

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you!

This program is designed for children ages 6-12. Do this introductory computer-free coding activity to celebrate Valentine's Day. While supplies last via curbside service.

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you!

Blast Off! This kit includes supplies to create a paper rocket, honoring the accomplishments of Mae Jemison. This kit is designed for young children ages 3-5 to explore and create with their parents. Kits are first come, first serve.

Unleash the power of imagination and interactivity! After reading an interactive book similar to Press Here or Let’s Play (Hervé Tullet), pick up a kit and create your own book!

Can you be the very best at these wild Pokémon crafts and challenges? Try your hand at creating a Pikachu pom pom and learn some real-life versions of Pokémon attacks!

Kit pickup is from 2/15 - 2/28.

How’s this for a super cute, unique candle idea? The wonderful scent of fresh coffee – in a candle! Easily make your own Coffee Bean Candle with this kit. Everything you need is included. You will need some method to melt the wax.

Kiddos of all ages will have fun creating, playing, and learning with these unique jewelry ideas! This low mess activity will aid in the development of hand-eye coordination and precision hand movements while looking FABULOUS!

Join us for a StoryWalk® around Bethany Library. Enjoy nature and Bethany's walking trails as you read a story. The story changes every month so drop by to catch a different story.

Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you!

Throughout 2021, Black History Month and Beyond, Ralph Ellison Library is providing a unique visual opportunity by visiting former locations of Black establishments.

For any teen that loves books, or any teen that maybe needs a little help loving books, our Teen Book Bags are for you! Simply register and answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll select a book for you!

Let’s celebrate spring with a simple and easy take home craft; Fleurs & Jardin container for your home or garden decor. Don’t miss out! Be sure to get this Adult take home kit and experience a pleasant afternoon crafting.

Spoticus is traveling around the world this year. Each month he will be visiting a new country but he needs your help. Solve the puzzles using familiar sight words and complete the craft inside to learn about each new place.

Sign up for your own personalized book box, filled with some great new YA reads selected just for YOU. You'll receive 2 new YA books (published in the last 1 to 1.5 years) checked out to your library card along with some fabulous fun treats.

Pick up a kit to create your own CD Scratch Art! This kit will include all the supplies you will need to create iridescent CD art.

Let your imagination soar at this special arts and crafts program made for little hands! professional librarians will provide you with all the resources you need to take home to spread your artistic wings.

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books.

Celebrate Women's History Month by penning a letter to a woman who inspires you.

No virtual component. Two kits per household please.

Available all month long.

Ready, Set, Mo! Mo? That's right! Visit at least 3 Community Libraries (Choctaw, Harrah, Jones, Luther, and Nicoma Park) and enjoy the Mo Willems' books and activities.

Ready, Set, Mo! Mo? That's right! Visit at least 3 Community Libraries (Choctaw, Harrah, Jones, Luther, and Nicoma Park) and enjoy the Mo Willems' books and activities.

Ready, Set, Mo! Mo? That's right! Visit at least 3 Community Libraries (Choctaw, Harrah, Jones, Luther, and Nicoma Park) and enjoy the Mo Willems' books and activities.

Ready, Set, Mo! Mo? That's right! Visit at least 3 Community Libraries (Choctaw, Harrah, Jones, Luther, and Nicoma Park) and enjoy the Mo Willems' books and activities.

Ready, Set, Mo! Mo? That's right! Visit at least 3 Community Libraries (Choctaw, Harrah, Jones, Luther, and Nicoma Park) and enjoy the Mo Willems' books and activities.

For any teen that loves books, or any teen that maybe needs a little help loving books, our Teen Book Boxes are for you! Simply register and answer a few questions about yourself, and we'll select a book for you!

Join us for an at-your-pace, virtual storytime! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Practice learning different letters by making them appear with watercolors! Get your toddler or preschooler excited for letters by getting them to magically appear.

Celebrate Youth Art Month and its 2021 theme "Art Connects Us"!

Celebrate Black History Month with this STEAM activity! Learn about famous and popular inventions created by Black Inventors.
Create your own traffic light! Paper circuit kit with supplies included!
Including:

Use a paper plate to make a Valentine's Day unicorn. Also included are some activity pages and some book suggestions about unicorns and Valentine's Day. Take home kits are first come, first serve.

If you can paint one dot, you can paint many! Relax by painting dots into a soothing pattern. The kit contains all the supplies needed to create a beautiful mandala coaster. Adults only. Registration required. Limit 1 kit per registrant.

Celebrate Black History Month and musical artists of color with CD scratch art.

No virtual component. Two kits per household please.

February is Heart Disease awareness month. This kit includes directions and supplies to make a heart inspired mini wreath and learn tips on how to promote good heart health. This kit is first come, first serve.

Use the supplies provided to make your very own unique cardboard sculpture! There is no rhyme or reason to how you choose to build or design your masterpiece! Feel free to build it, change it, and create something new! The sky is the limit!

Everyone needs a date night, and the pandemic has made that hard. But fear not! We have the perfect solution: Date Night in a Bag!