Attention:

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

All libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for Easter.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. July Creative Writing Chapbook 07/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. July Mindfulness Journal 07/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit Event Description: It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Squish Paintings – Take Home Kit All Day 7/21 - 7/27 Birth-PreK Northwest Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. Library Branch: Northwest Library Room: Onsite (Northwest) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Let your little one squish paint and make a colorful creation! Your child is going to love this art project whether they are creating during tummy time or at a table. Best of all – it won’t create too much of a mess! Disclaimer(s) 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 "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Paper Plate School Bus Take Home Kit 07/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/28/2025 @ 9:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Gear up for back-to-school season with a fun and creative activity! Stop by the Ralph Ellison Library and pick up a Paper Plate School Bus Take-Home Kit. Perfect for getting into the school spirit and having some crafty fun! Disclaimer(s) It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Torn Paper Collage-Take Home Kit 07/24/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Create a torn paper collage inspired by artist Edgar Heap of Birds' Neuf painting series. Rip colorful paper into jagged pieces to create shapes like mountain peaks, rocky canyons, and tree leaves.