Attention:

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

NOTICE (Maintenance/facility issue):

The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library is closed for maintenance today (Wednesday, April 23).

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 1/27 - 2/2 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Bookish book boxes are ready! Visit the Ralph Ellison library to pick up your January Book Box!! Boxes are ready the last Monday of every month and you have a week to pick them up! 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. 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!
12 am						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 2/1 - 2/10 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Calling all teens or adults who love reading teen books! Bookish is back and is now available for adults to check out too! Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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. 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 "All Ages" group. African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library is honored and excited to host librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert's curated display of African American Inventors in celebration of Black History Month. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Learn about Black History Month and historical black figures whose achievements have been overlooked or underappreciated. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Scavenger Hunt- Black History Inventions All Day 2/1 - 2/28 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Experiences Event Description: Help us celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt throughout the library! Grab your instructions and a pencil at the reference desk. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Take Home Kit: Black History Month Knowledge Quizzes All Day 2/1 - 3/5 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Go on a quest for knowledge with Ralph Ellison's annual trivia quiz! The quizzes are take-home kits, so there's plenty of time to test your knowledge. You will get the questions and the answers along with a prize.
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10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Event Description: Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-12:30.
11 am	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Quilting & Crafting 11:00am - 2:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Free Play Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Play is an important part of early childhood development and an excellent way to prepare children for school and beyond. 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. Saturday Morning Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a lively Saturday Morning Storytime at the Ralph Ellison Library, a fun-filled 30-minute session designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5! 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.
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2 pm						This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Felting Class 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs Registration Required Event Description: Ages eight and older. Learn to felt a cute design. Join us for needle felted valentines! Participants will be making a needle felted wool soft sculpture with guidance from Darci Lenker of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Cancelled Mindfulness for Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Mind full or mindful? Learn how saying “thanks” can make you a better student and happier person. We will go through the basics of mindful meditation and make a gratitude journal to take home!		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Games & Gaming Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
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6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. A Special Poetry Discussion featuring Poet Ken Hada 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Listen to some poetry and learn more about writing your own. Special speaker, poet Ken Hada, a poet and professor at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma where he directs the annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival.

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