Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (9/29)	Mon (9/30)	Tue (10/01)	Wed (10/02)	Thu (10/03)	Fri (10/04)	Sat (10/05)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Create a Plan for College All Day 9/24 - 10/2 Teens Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Registrants will receive an informational booklet with helpful tips and information about selecting a college, admissions testing, applying to college, applying for scholarships, asking for recommendation letters, and paying for college. Disclaimer(s) 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. Halloween Nostalgia & Ice Breaker Take Home Kit 10/01/2024 @ 8:00am - 10/12/2024 @ 9:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Have you ever wondered about what Halloween was like a century ago? Does trick or treating make you feel reminiscent of happier times? Please sign up for our Halloween Nostalgia and Ice Breakers take home kit. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group. Teen Book Bag 10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/07/2024 @ 9:00pm Teens Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians. Disclaimer(s) 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!
8 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. CEO Search Interviews 8:00am - 5:00pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 4th Floor Conference Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings This event is in the "Adults" group. MLC/MLS CEO Interviews 8:00am - 5:00pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings This event is in the "Adults" group. MLC/MLS CEO Interviews 8:00am - 5:00pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Lee B Brawner Conference Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
9 am
10 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. ¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Family Programs Event Description: ¡Hola! 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Baby Storytime! 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and more! 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stardew Valley Needle Felting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Get ready for cuteness overload as you create adorable needle-felted creations inspired by the game Stardew Valley! Make your own colorful Junimo, felt a cuddly chicken, or a delicious farm-fresh treat. All supplies are provided. Ages 13 and up.						This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Downtown Crochet & Knit Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. Around the World: Peru 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learning about other cultures helps children develop a sense of empathy and possibility. Join us Downtown each month as we explore a new country, using arts and crafts, hands-on activities, and most importantly our imaginations!
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Metro Writes: Spooky Stories with Author Jeff Provine 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Description: Metro Writes is a monthly club for writers of all experience levels to hone your skills, meet new friends and get inspired! Each month, we'll have a different speaker followed by networking time. Better yet, it's free!