Week Calendar

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing risk falls.

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles!

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing risk falls.

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.

Toddler Storytime is aimed at ages 0-3. Join us for a slightly shorter version of Storytime with shorter books, more songs, and more wiggles!

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Library programs/events presentation to a group of students and teacher from Exchange Baptist Church.

Gather up the little ones for Storytime Clubhouse presented by the Ralph Ellison Library! Children will enjoy stories, a letter of the day, songs with Tang the orangutan, and more.

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

Gather up the little ones as we gather in Zoomland for some storytime fun! We'll enjoy biweekly time together with fun themes you'll love. Register for the link!

Do you need food, formula, or diapers?  The Infant Crisis Services' BabyMobile will be in the library parking lot 10am-2pm.  Stop by and receive a week's worth of diapers, and formula or food while supplies last.  Eligible a

Calling all Toddlers, ages 1 to 3, and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Music educator Joy Cavett will present a 45 minute long program for children 3 months old to 2 years old. Older siblings are welcome to attend.

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Participants of the class must complete Beginners' Tai Chi instruction.

Looking to reduce stress and improve your overall health in the new year? If so, please join us each Friday morning for this 30 minute advanced Tai Chi course.

So much more than books! Join us as a librarian introduces little ones to the library and shows parents/caregivers how to create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying rhymes, songs. books, and a craft.

No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more!

*Please register each child that will be attending the program.

Want to see what's new at the library? Come to First Look Storytime to check out the library's newest picture books!

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

Join us for a weekly baby storytime on Mondays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

Join us online for Storytime with the Downtown Library! Our theme is: Alligators! Connect virtually with other children and caregivers as you enjoy interactive songs, stories, and rhymes from the comfort of your home.

Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? if so look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.

Join us once a month to discuss interesting books as we re-start the Belle Isle Book Group every 2nd Wednesday at 11am. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next.

Music educator Joy Cavett will present a 45 minute long program for children 3 years of age and older. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Join us for a weekly family storytime on Fridays at the Downtown Library at 11:00am! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

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.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a mid-day snack and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a mid-day snack and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a mid-day snack and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

This class will be a short lecture on German embroidery patterns and techniques in the 1500s, with handouts of patterns and a time for questions.  Hands-on open embroidery practice will be available for everyone at the end of the class.

Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3. For adults and teens.

This month's Zoom book club meeting we're discussing "The Wish" by Nicholas Sparks. Visit the library or call us to reserve previous book club titles today! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

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!

Join us Sunday, 2 PM -- 5 PM, for an afternoon of solving puzzles! Bring the whole family, we have puzzles for all ages and abilities. In addition to jigsaw puzzles, we will have a variety of other brain teasers, such as crossword and Sudoku.

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.

Lives Well Lived is an upbeat, positive documentary series about 60 minutes in length.  It's of interest to all ages, however the focusing is on people ages 45-80 year old.  

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games.

Did you miss a Summer Maker Monday activity? Would you like to do one of them again? Join us for a Summer Maker Mondays Remix! All previous activities will be available for participants until gone.

Watch for Me OK is a bicycle and roadway safety campaign through the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments.

Learn about POP Art and artist Keith Haring, who used chalk to draw on blank billboards in the subways of New York City.

Are you curious about the world around you? Do you enjoy getting a little messy to learn something new? If so, come join us for afternoons loaded with messy, exciting scientific exploration!

Join us each month as we read and explore the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. On the second and fourth Monday of the month, we'll journey with Jack and Annie to an exciting new place and time.

Zines are DIY magazines that explore every topic imaginable, they're the perfect vehicle for personal expression and creativity. Supplies will be provided.

Its time for Family Game Night! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! Bring your whole clan down for a night of family bonding and fun!

This month we're gearing up for the Perseid meteor showers! Join us as we read a book about the Big Bang and make planet art!

Join us each month as we read and explore the Zoey and Sassafras series by Asia Citro. On the second Wednesday of the month, our club meetings will include a fun conversation about the book as well as a hands-on activity inspired by the books.

It's back! Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm every other Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

Looking for something fun to do after school? Do you like movies? Join our After School Movie Club! Movies will be shown every Thursday at 4 PM. Snacks will be provided.

Full STEAM Ahead! Challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

*** Note: Full STEAM Ahead will now be starting at 4:30 PM. ***

Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy lunch and dinner at Ralph Ellison Library Monday - Friday at 12:00PM and 5:00PM.  

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding program. 

Blub! Blub! Blub! Join us on the scuba adventure as we create self portraits of under sea adventures using the mixed media of photography, paint, and collage.

Join our friends at CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) for an interactive, 60 minute workshop aimed at helping regular, ordinary people respond to public harassment or bullying.

Love Anime and/or Manga? Join our Anime club on Zoom and talk to like minded teens about your favorite shows and books! This event is every week for teens aged 13-17.

Would you like to learn more about basic tech skills, using library resources, or need help learning a new device? Please register and let us know what you need help with so that we can be ready to assist you.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! If you are 9-14 years old (grades 4-8) and interested in LEGO robotics, come watch the LEGO CYBORGS team KICKOFF their season and consider signing up!

Learning new technology can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

Teens, come learn about several famous stained glass artists and create your own stained glass masterpiece to take home!

Don’t worry be happy, lose the ‘tude,’ turn that frown upside down … all easier said than done, until now. Join us to gain a new understanding of the many complexities that play a role in supporting a healthy mood or hindering it.

Live and in color! Come join us for a movie discussion on films new and old. Each month we will be talking about a different film. There will be discussion questions, trivia, and popcorn provided!