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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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Time	Sun (5/18)	Mon (5/19)	Tue (5/20)	Wed (5/21)	Thu (5/22)	Fri (5/23)	Sat (5/24)
All Day	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.	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. 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 "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Learn about Colors Take Home Kit 05/18/2025 @ 12:00pm - 05/24/2025 @ 6:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Grab this fun coloring take-home kit and help your child explore different colors to color their world! The kit includes crayons for endless creative fun! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
10 am			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Birth-PreK Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Storytimes Event Description: Join us every Tuesday morning for our delightful Toddler Storytime at the public library! This engaging program is specially designed for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers. 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.
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. 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!
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. STORYTIME CRAFTERNOON FOR CHILDREN 1:30pm - 2:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Description: Join a Ralph Ellison librarian for a story and art project!
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mini Canvas Painting 3:00pm - 4:15pm 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: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting on mini canvases! Whether you choose to draw inspiration from the ideas provided or let your creativity run wild, the choice is yours. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself!					This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. BattleBots & Chill 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 "Kids" group. STEAM Saturday: Kids Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Perler Beads 4:30pm - 6:00pm Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Blast from the past!! These beads have been around since the early 80s! Make jewelry, keychains, shapes and popular figures! These colorful melting beads are so much fun to work with!
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. 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. Dash Cooking for Teens 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Ralph Ellison Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to cook, but getting out those big pots and pans just isn't it? No one wants to have to do all those dishes all the time! 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.

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