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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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Poem a Day for National Poetry Month All Day All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation All Day All Ages, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs Event Description: Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation All Day All Ages, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs Event Description: Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Origami Cranes Creation All Day All Ages, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs Event Description: Come to the library this May for a fun and relaxing activity where you can make colorful origami paper cranes! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, including lots of pretty papers and simple instructions to help you out.
					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. (Registration) Bookish: Teen Book Box All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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!
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled ZOOM: Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled ZOOM: Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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 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 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 CANCELLED: Saturday Morning Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: 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. Cancelled 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.				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: 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. Cancelled 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: BattleBots & Chill 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for an afternoon of fun, music, and friendly competition! Battle it out with BattleBots while listening to great tunes and enjoying each other's company. Disclaimer(s) 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Teen Afternoon 4:30pm - 6:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: It's teen time at the library! Come join in on the fun every other Tuesday while we play video games, board games, be crafty, techy, or just hang out and make new friends! Have an idea for a teen program? We want to hear from you! This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Homework Help at the Library 4:30pm - 7:00pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Homework Help, Reading Help Event Description: If you have a challenging homework assignment or questions about what you've learned, stop by the Ralph Ellison Library for Homework Help.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled RELOCATED: Special Program for National Poetry Month: Pick Up Your Name and Write Your Poetry 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Special Program for National Poetry Month: Pick Up Your Name and Write Your Poetry

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