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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. (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!
	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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Design Your Own Flag Take Home Kit All Day 5/5 - 5/12 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Have you ever wanted to design a flag? Have you ever wondered what symbols and colors mean on some of your favorite flags? Wave on into Ralph Ellison library and pick up a design your own flag take home kit.
		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mini Canvas Painting Take Home Kit 05/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/12/2025 @ 4:00pm Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Get ready to color your world with this fun Mini Canvas Painting Take-Home Kit! Hurry, it's first come, first serve—grab yours before they're gone! Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Grand Re-opening Treasure Hunt Extravaganza All Day 5/6 - 5/18 All Ages, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled ON 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 "Kids" group. Story Time Outreach At Metro Tech 10:00am - 11:00am Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Offsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library will bring monthly story time programs to the kids at Metro Tech. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled ON 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 "Kids" group. Outreach_Story Time At MLK Jr Elementary 10:15am - 11:15am Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Offsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: This local outreach activity is called Srendipitous Story Time with Ms. Saidah at MLK Jr Elementary School library. I host a sotry for at least three 2nd grade classes this month and promote reading and the public library.
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 "All Ages" group. Pet Food Pantry 11:30am - 12:30pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Outdoors (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Outdoor Program Event Description: The Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma's Food Bank for Pets, will bring their mobile food pantry to the Ralph Ellison parking lot to give away food for your dog or cat. Food available while supplies last.
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1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Star Wars Day Escape Room 1:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Film & Movies, Games & Gaming, Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: For star wars day we will be doing an escape room this description is a temporary placeholder.
2 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Spring Seed Swap 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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. Cancelled Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: You're invited to the Spring Seed Swap at Ralph Ellison Library! Bring your own seeds, your plants, your cuttings and propagations and pick up a few of ours! 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.
3 pm							This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled 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 "Kids" group. Outreach for Kidvation at Millwood School 4:00pm - 4:45pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Offsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library brings a monthly program to Millwood Public School to foster partnership with Kidvation and boost the love of reading and literacy. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Game Day 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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 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 "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 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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