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 (12/01)	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Book Bag All Day 12/1 - 12/7 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!
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. ¡Canta Conmigo! Bilingual Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am All Ages, Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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: All Ages, Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Continuing Education, Storytimes 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.			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Preschool Paint & Play 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: 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. 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. 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.				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 "Adults" group. MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "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: Minecraft! 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, join us to complete Minecraft-themed art projects. Registration is encouraged.	This event is in the "Adults" group. MLC Executive Committee Meeting 3:00pm - 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
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7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Metro Writes with Romance Author Collette Carmon 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: Author Events, Books & Reading, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Metro Writes is a monthly club for writers of all experience levels to hone their skills, meet new friends and get inspired! Each month, we'll have a different speaker followed by networking time. Better yet, it's free!