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

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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!
	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.
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: 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.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Kids" group. Ice Cream Man, Ice Cream Man: Celebrating Augustus Jackson 1:30pm - 2:30pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: In honor of Black History Month, the Ralph Ellison Library invites children to explore the sweet history of ice cream and the significant contributions of Augustus Jackson, often referred to as the "Father of Ice Cream." This educational program w 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Cancelled- How to Play Magic the Gathering 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" 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, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join us at the Ralph Ellison Library to learn how to play the fantasy card game Magic The Gathering! You will have the chance to sort cards, build a deck, and play a match.
2 pm
3 pm							This event is in the "Kids" group. STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" 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 Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month to explore and learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and math via an engaging activity or craft. Supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 - 12.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft & Chat 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library 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 A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Calling all teens! Come to the library to spend some time with other teens, enjoy a craft, and make new friends!
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ralph Ellison Lego Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs. Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome. 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. Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Sugar and Salt Scrubs for Self-Care 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Get ready to pamper yourself with the ultimate self-care treat! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own rose-infused sugar and salt scrubs.

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