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 (10/27)	Mon (10/28)	Tue (10/29)	Wed (10/30)	Thu (10/31)	Fri (11/01)	Sat (11/02)
All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Día de los Muertos Take-Home Kits All Day 10/15 - 10/31 Kids, Teens Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) with a free, take-home craft kit! Use the supplies provided to decorate your own mini ofrenda box. Ofrenda boxes or altars are used during this celebration to honor deceased loved ones.					This event is in the "Adults" group. NaNoWriMo Prompt Kit 11/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/08/2024 @ 6:00pm 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: Writing Registration Required Event Description: Are you eager to write your own novel but don't know where to begin? Are you having problems with writer's block? Please consider signing up for our kit that will include brainteasers and writing prompts to help get you started!
						This event is in the "Adults" group. Painted Feathers Kit 11/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/08/2024 @ 6:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Please celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us by trying out our painted feather kit. Included in the kit will be some examples of designs and supplies.
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.					This event is in the "Kids" group. Día de los Muertos Story Time & Craft with Mariana Llanos 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Downtown Library Registration Required 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, Author Events, Family Programs, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a story time and craft in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with award-winning author Mariana Llanos!
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 and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Live Piano Music 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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 and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
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2 pm							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. Creativity Lab: Halloween Fun! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required 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, Family Programs Registration Required Event Description: Get creative at your library this fall with Creativity Lab! This month, visit different stations to complete a variety of Halloween-themed arts and crafts. Plus challenge your detective skills with a special Halloween scavenger hunt.
4 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group. Simplified Grape Dumplings Cooking Tutorial 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Come and learn how to prepare grape dumplings for Native American Heritage Month. This is a very simplified recipe that does not call for much. This dish is considered a staple by many different tribal nations. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.