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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 "All Ages" group. African American Inventor Exhibit by Phil Tolbert All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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 "All Ages" group. Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day 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: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day 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: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day 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: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day 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: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day 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: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Pick Up) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 3/24 - 3/30 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 "Kids" group. Honey Bee Take Home Kit All Day 4/1 - 4/8 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: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Dive into the fascinating world of honey bees with this exciting take-home kit! Designed for young learners, this kit lets kids create their own honey bee model while learning about the important role bees play in nature. Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Cancelled-National Library Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/1 - 4/19 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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: Books & Reading Event Description: Learn about how to use all the sections of the library while exploring Ralph Ellison on a Scavenger Hunt
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. Cancelled CANCELLED: 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. Cancelled 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Free Play Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Cancelled 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.	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Cancelled *CANCELED_Saturday Morning Storytime: Drawn to the Library! 11:00am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Cancelled 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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3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Scrapbooking Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Urban Poets 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: Open Mic Poetry Night. Are you an amateur, a seasoned poet, or somewhere in between and looking for someplace to express your talent?		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Cancelled-Ralph Ellison Lego Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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.

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