EVENT GUIDE | FEBRUARY 2020

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NOW OPEN AT in this issue CENTRAL LIBRARY Mon.-Thur., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Adults & All Ages 1 A Woman Makes a Plan Riot Baby All Adults Here NFL 100 Molly Fri. & Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. By Maye Musk By Tochi Onyebuchi By Emma Straub By Craig Ellenport By Colin Butcher Sankofa Freedom Award Honoring Anita Hill Sun., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 2 The international supermodel Rooted in the hope that can A warm, funny and As the NFL celebrates Molly is no ordinary deputy, American Indian Festival of Words 5 shares personal stories and live in anger, Riot Baby is keenly perceptive novel its monumental 100th but a black Cocker Spaniel. lessons learned from a life as much an intimate family about the life cycle season, this vivid Trained by the top canine Teens & Tweens 7 of “living dangerously – story as a global dystopian of one family – as the retrospective pays tribute behavioral experts at Tulsa Day of YA 8 carefully.” Maye Musk at 71 narrative. It burns fearlessly kids become parents, to America’s game in Medical Detection Dogs, HEARING LOOP is a fashionable, charming, toward revolution and has grandchildren become spectacular fashion. Molly can find missing cats Young People’s Creative Writing Contest AVAILABLE AT 11 jet-setting supermodel with quietly devastating things to teenagers, and a – who are uniquely skilled THESE LOCATIONS. After-School Homework Club 12 a fascinating and tight-knit say about love, fury and the matriarch confronts the at eluding humans – by circle of family and friends. black American experience. legacy of her mistakes. detecting a unique scent Switch hearing aid to T-coil. African-American Heritage Bowl 14 But things were not always signature, and she has CENTRAL LIBRARY Computer Classes & Technology 16 so easy or glamourous. been wildly successful. Aaronson Auditorium A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Foundation Children’s Garden Digital Literacy Lab 17 AAON Inc. Computer Lab Children 18 Mary K. Chapman Children’s Storytime Room Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center Build A Reader 21 adults & all ages Library Locations HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY 26 BIXBY LIBRARY String Art for Adults BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY Connor’s Cove 20 E. Breckenridge Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. 300 W. Broadway Frossard Auditorium Create your own design or use a Literary Ladies of Bixby template, and then finish with nails Cover to Cover Book Club MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 2-3 p.m. and string to make your own string art! Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Auditorium Read “The Pioneers” by David McCullough Please bring a hammer. Registration is Join us for lively discussion and literary RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY and then join us for a lively discussion. required. Call 918-549-7323 to register. fun as we explore “The Sun Does Shine: Ancestral Hall Copies of the book are available for checkout How I Found Life and Freedom on Death www.TulsaLibrary.org | 918.549.READ at the Bixby Library or as e-books. Light Row” by Anthony Ray Hinton. For adults. refreshments are served. For adults.

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BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH Yoga for Every Body Street Times, among others. Registration is readers of YA are welcome! Registration 3600 S. Chestnut Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events is required, and lunch is provided. Visit Location: Aaronson Auditorium or call 918-549-7323. For adults. www.tulsalibrary.org/tulsa-day-ya to register Great Decisions All skill levels are welcome to join us for this or for more details. For teens and adults. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 19 • 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning yoga class taught by certified yoga Travels With Tulsans: Ireland – Join us as we discuss a variety of timely topics instructor Christine Von de Veld. Bring your own A Child of Dargle River Returns Maker Monday: DIY Polystyrene Jewelry of national and local interest. For adults. yoga mat or use one of ours. For adults and teens. Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 • 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Aaronson Auditorium Location: Maker Space

2020 Beyond the Book Travels With Tulsans: Bicycling Through China Take a trip with us and enjoy this travelogue Join Tulsa Artist Fellow Emily Chase and Thursday, Feb. 20 • 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. presented by Kevin Byrne, whose father learn how to make beautiful and unique Love talking about books? So do we! Join us Location: Aaronson Auditorium hailed from the Irish town of Bray. Byrne polystyrene jewelry. Registration is required. HONORING to discuss “White Houses” by Amy Bloom. Take a trip with us and enjoy this travelogue has traveled to Ireland six times to explore Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Reserved copies are available at the library. presented by the Rev. Marlin Lavanhar. his roots and rediscover his father’s beloved or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Light refreshments are provided. For adults. Shortly after graduating from Tulane home country. Sponsored by Friends of the University, Lavanhar traversed China as part Tulsa City-County Libraries. For adults. Travels With Tulsans: Antarctica BROOKSIDE LIBRARY of a life-changing three-year bicycle trek by Way of Argentina 1207 E. 45th Place across the globe. Sponsored by Friends of Between the Covers Book Club Wednesday, Feb. 26 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB. 15 • 10 A.M. the Tulsa City-County Libraries. For adults. Thursday, Feb. 20 • 6-7 p.m. Location: Aaronson Auditorium Brookside Book Discussion Location: Chapman Storytime Room Take a trip with us and enjoy this travelogue RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY Monday, Feb. 10 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. A Good Yarn Are you a romance lover? This book club is for presented by George Moudry, a seasoned Read “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean and Monday, Feb. 10 • 6-7:30 p.m. Anita Hill, native Oklahoman attorney, author, educator and you! Join us as we discuss “The Unhoneymooners,” traveler. Moudry set out from Argentina then join us for a lively discussion. For adults. advocate for civil and women’s rights, will receive the 2020 Location: Maker Space an enemies-to-lovers story by award-winning duo for a trek to behold the vast icy beauty of

Sankofa Freedom Award, presented by the Tulsa City-County Craft with yarn! Bring your current project, or let Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. For adults. Antarctica. Sponsored by Friends of the Library’s African-American Resource Center and the Tulsa Library CENTRAL LIBRARY us teach you some basic stitches and use materials Fifth Street and Denver Avenue Tulsa City-County Libraries. For adults. Trust. The award, which consists of a $10,000 cash prize and we provide to start your first masterpiece. All Tulsa Day of YA: Opening Keynote Address engraved plaque, is given biennially to a nationally acclaimed experience levels are welcome. For adults. Justina Ireland in Conversation individual who has dedicated his/her life to educating and Movie Matinee: “Groundhog Day” (PG) ‘Another Chapter’ Book Discussion With Juliana Goodman improving the greater African-American community. Sunday, Feb. 2 • 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 • 2-3 p.m. Travels With Tulsans: Surprising Pakistan Friday, Feb. 21 • 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Greadington Center Location: Greadington Center Since receiving her juris doctorate from Yale Law School in Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. Location: Greadington Center Read or listen to “Men We Reaped: A 1980, Hill has taken passionate, purposeful steps toward Join us as we celebrate Groundhog Day with Location: Aaronson Auditorium Justina Ireland, bestselling author of “Dread Memoir” by Jesmyn Ward and then join the eliminating inequality, and has spent decades advocating this comedy classic from 1993. Free popcorn Take a trip with us and enjoy this travelogue Nation” and other books for young adults, will discussion. No time to finish, but want to see for gender and racial equality in financial and educational will be provided. For adults and teens. presented by Rodger Randle, former Tulsa opportunities as well as in the workplace. In all of her be in conversation with Tulsa Artist Fellow what the hype is all about? No problem, we mayor. After several trips to Lahore and the endeavors, Hill has marked herself as a voice for those Walk-In Health-Care Assistance Juliana Goodman. Books will be available for look forward to having you! For adults. Punjab region of Pakistan, Randle remains who are unable or unwilling to speak out against Monday, Feb. 3 • 9 a.m.-noon purchase, courtesy of Magic City Books. A book oppression and misconduct. fascinated by the people, sights and colors Location: Zink Family Study Room signing will follow. The main Tulsa Day of YA COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY of the country. Sponsored by Friends of the conference will take place Feb. 22. Don’t forget Hill is the author of her 1998 memoir Speaking Tulsa Healthcare Coverage Program will be 1223 Main Tulsa City-County Libraries. For adults. to register for this free day of writing workshops Truth to Power and the 2012 Reimagining here to provide individualized assistance Equality: Stories of Gender, Race and Finding and author panels! Call 918-549-7490 for more All Thumbs Knitters with SoonerCare, Insure Oklahoma and Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Workshop Home. She co-edited the 1995 Race, Gender information. Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 12:30-2:30 p.m. the Affordable Care Act. Please bring ID Saturday, Feb. 15 • 2-3:30 p.m. and Power in America: The Legacy of the Library, Tulsa Library Trust, Nimrod International All levels of knitting ability are welcome to Hill-Thomas Hearings. Her story is told in and income verification. For adults. Location: Greadington Center Journal and Tulsa Studies in Women’s join us for this fun afternoon. For adults. the 2013 documentary filmAnita: Speaking Calling all writers! Join Josh Wann for this Literature Journal. For teens and adults. Truth to Power. Maker Monday: Book Wreaths workshop designed to help writers boost their Collinsville Book Discussion Monday, Feb. 3 • 5:30-7 p.m. engagement with the creative process and Tulsa Day of YA: Author Panels, Tuesday, Feb. 11 • noon-1 p.m. Location: Maker Space craft of writing. Wann is a writer, humorist and Create a beautiful wreath from the pages of Writing Workshops and More! Read “Where the Crawdads Sing” by an educator for Tulsa Public Schools and Tulsa damaged or discarded books. Registration is Saturday, Feb. 22 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Delia Owens and then join us for a lively Community College. His poetry, short stories and required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Location: Greadington Center discussion. Sponsored by the Friends essays have been published in Hard Crackers, or call 918-549-7323. For adults. This free one-day event celebrates young of the Collinsville Library. For adults. Dragon Poet Review, Concis and The Black Wall adult literature, writing, authors and fans. All

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COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY continued Sweet and Simple DIY Chocolate Spoons HELMERICH LIBRARY Planner Social Hour Saturday, Feb. 8 • 3-4 p.m. 5131 E. 91st St. Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 5:45-6:45 p.m. Patchworkers Quilting Location: Maple Room Location: Conference Room Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6-7:45 p.m. Drop by to create your own delightfully Adventure Club: Dungeons & Whether you use a pen, washi tape Bring your latest project and join us for an evening delicious chocolate-dipped spoon that is Dragons @ the Library or planner stickers, all types of of quilting and friendly conversation. For adults. perfect for stirring your cocoa or coffee this Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 4-6 p.m. planners are welcome. For adults. winter! Supplies are provided. For all ages. Heroes needed! Join us for our weekly game GLENPOOL LIBRARY of Dungeons & Dragons. Due to limited Club de lectura 730 E. 141st St. Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Club seating, registration is required. Call 918- Saturday, Feb. 22 • 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 13 • 7-8 p.m. 549-7323 to register. For ages 12-18. Location: Conference Room Chicks Knit and Lit Location: Digital Lounge Si tienes ganas de leer y conversar, únete a Fridays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 • 1-3 p.m. Join fellow fantasy/science fiction enthusiasts HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY nuestro club de lectura. Lee “Más fuerte que Bring your own project and join us for good talk, to discuss “An Enchantment of Ravens” by 5202 S. Hudson Ave. nunca” de la prestigiosa socióloga Brené laughter and fun. It’s not just knitting anymore. Margaret Rogerson. Isobel, a gifted painter, Brown y luego reúnete con nosotros para We also have people who sew, crochet, and do Creative Truths: A History Book Discussion Celebrate the history, culture, arts and achievements of American Indians gets into trouble after she paints a portrait of una animada conversación. Puedes recoger through a series of enlightening family programs at your local libraries. scrimshaw and leather work too. For adults. Saturday, Feb. 22 • 9-10 a.m. el libro en la Biblioteca Regional Martin. Rook, the fairy autumn prince, with sorrow in his eyes, an image that threatens both of their Join librarians Mark and Sarah to discuss My Oily Valentine! 2020 American Indian Make and Take: Making Pucker-Toe lives as they find themselves on the wrong side “Home Fires: The Story of the Women’s MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY Baby Moccasins Saturday, Feb. 8 • 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. of the law for their love. For ages 16 and up. Institute in the Second World War” by Julie 1313 N. Canton We will make lip balm, sugar scrub and bath Circle of Honor Glenpool Library • 730 E. 141st St. Summers. The program starts before the library salts using the most delicious ingredients and Registration is required. Digitized County Records on FamilySearch.org opens, so enter via the lobby. For adults. Monthly Movie @ Maxwell Park: great smelling oils. Registration is required. Call celebrating Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 10-11:30 a.m. “Toy Story 4” (PG) Preserving Our Tribal Languages Forum 918-549-7323 to register. For ages 10-adult. JENKS LIBRARY Saturday, Feb. 8 • 2-4 p.m. Walter Echo-Hawk Saturday, March 14 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Maple Room Zarrow Regional Library Locating online historical U.S. county records 523 W. B St. It’s the second Saturday of the month Your Spring Garden: Garden Prep and you know what that means ... Movie Saturday, March 7 • 10:30 a.m. Native STEM: Fossils Come Alive! has been difficult until now. FamilySearch.org Zarrow Regional Library • 2224 W. 51st St. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Be My Valentine Day! Join us for the latest in the “Toy Story” For Ages 5-12 Soil pH? Drip irrigation? Is your garden ready is digitizing and offering them for free Tuesday, March 17 • 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. saga. Popcorn will be made fresh every 30 Zarrow Regional Library on its website. Discover how to access Induction into the Circle of Honor is a celebration for beautiful flowers and produce? Join Stop by and make a valentine to keep or give minutes while the film plays. For all ages. Registration is required. OSU Master Gardeners as they share how to these useful records. For adults. of the honoree’s actions in away. Supplies are provided. For all ages. the face of adversity, Storytelling With Mike Pahsetopah prepare your garden for the year. For adults. commitment to Courageous Community Conversations – OWASSO LIBRARY Thursday, March 19 • 4-4:45 p.m. the preservation Jenks Library Book Discussion Group 103 W. Broadway Kendall-Whittier Library • 21 S. Lewis Your Spring Garden: Terrific Tomatoes! Leaving Home: The Refugee Experience of American Thursday, Feb. 20 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Indian culture Thursday, Feb. 20 • 7-8:30 p.m. Make and Take: Beading Medallions Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion and legacy Fiction Addiction Book Club Saturday, March 21 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium for future Love homegrown tomatoes? We do, too! Join of great books for adults. Monday, Feb. 10 • 6-7 p.m. Zarrow Regional Library Join in an eye-opening exchange of ideas as we generations. us as OSU Master Gardeners present how to get Registration is required. seek to gain insight into the unique challenges Love talking about books? So do we! Join Walter Echo- the most out of your plants this year. For adults. MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Hawk, Pawnee, us to discuss “Finding Dorothy” by Elizabeth Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery refugees in our community encounter and the is an author, 2601 S. Garnett Road Letts. Reserved copies of the book are Monday, March 30 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. strengths they bring. “The Ungrateful Refugee” by attorney and HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Owasso Library • 103 W. Broadway available at the front desk. For adults. legal scholar. 8316 E. 93rd St. Dina Nayeri will be our primary text for discussion, Full Cup Book Club detailing personal accounts and insights into the Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 10-11 a.m. PRATT LIBRARY LitWits’ Book Club refugee experience. For those who are more drawn Sponsored by The Maxine and Jack Location: Storytime Room 3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs Zarrow Family Foundation, Dr. Frank and Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. to fiction, “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid provides Read Linda Holmes’ “Evvie Drake Starts Mary Shaw, Greater Tulsa Area Indian Location: Oak Room a thought-provoking perspective on similar issues Over,” a romantic comedy named by NPR Make-and-Take Sewing Class Affairs Commission, Visions and Voices, through the lens of magical realism. For adults. El Chico, Tulsa Library Trust and Tulsa Join fellow book enthusiasts to discuss “A Study in as one of the best books of 2019. Then, join Monday, Feb. 10 • 10 a.m.-noon City-County Library’s American Indian Scarlet Women” by Sherry Thomas and discover us for coffee, tea and a lively discussion Bring your own fabric or use some of ours as Resource Center. similar authors and titles you may enjoy. For adults. with fellow readers. For adults. you learn how to make a simple yet beautiful apron from scratch. For beginners to advanced sewists. 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Sankofa Freedom Award Honoring Anita Hill Mystery Readers Book Club West Tulsa Dulcimer Club Search the library’s catalog at www.TulsaLibrary.org to reserve your copies now. Saturday, Feb. 15 • 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 6 • 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Library Hall Join us for a discussion of our favorite mysteries! Join the West Tulsa Dulcimer Club as they meet TCCL’s African-American Resource Center and We do things a little differently – no special each week to share their love of music. Come the Tulsa Library Trust will present the 2020 book to read each month. Simply discuss what to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet Sankofa Freedom Award to Anita Hill, native you’ve been reading and get suggestions from sounds of the dulcimer! Extra dulcimers will be Oklahoman attorney, author, educator and others. From classics to the latest whodunits on hand for those who do not have their own advocate for civil and women’s rights. The and cozy mysteries, we read and discuss and are ready to learn. For adults and teens. award, which consists of a $10,000 cash prize them all. As always, coffee will be served – and an engraved plaque, is given biennially and feel free to bring snacks! For adults. Kiowa Language Class to a nationally acclaimed individual who has Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. dedicated his/her life to educating and improving Art Lab: Watercolor Resist Paintings This class is presented by the Kiowa Nation’s the greater African-American community. Thursday, Feb. 6 • 6-7 p.m. Tulsa Kiowa Language and Cultural Revitalization Since receiving her juris doctorate from Yale We’ll create beautiful artwork using watercolor Program and sponsored by the American paints and various other media to add Indian Resource Center. For adults and teens. Law School in 1980, Hill has taken passionate, purposeful steps toward eliminating inequality, texture and interest. Space is limited on Shawnee Language Class Gravity Lucky Caller Beetle Battles The First Conspiracy The End of the World and has spent decades advocating for gender first-come-first-serve basis. For adults. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 6-8 p.m. By Sarah Deming By Emma Mills By Douglas Emlen By Brad Meltzer and Beyond and racial equality in financial and educational Come and learn the native tongue of the Shawnee Sixteen-year-old Gravity With the warmth, wit, Join scientist Doug In 1776, an elite group By Avi opportunities as well as in the workplace. In Art Lab: Wand Making people. This class is provided by the Shawnee Delgado has been breaking intimate friendships and Emlen on his quest of soldiers were After his thievery conviction all her endeavors, Hill has marked herself as a Thursday, Feb. 20 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. The wand may choose the wizard, but who says a Tribe’s Language Department. For adults and teens. records and competitors heart-melting romance to find out why an handpicked to serve as in 1724, Oliver Cromwell Pitts voice for those who are unable or unwilling to crafty witch or wizard can’t make their own? Come since she started boxing she brings to all her elusive type of beetle George Washington’s is sent from England across speak out against oppression and misconduct. D&D Character Creation Workshop Series: Bards and create some fun wands with us! Supplies are with a legendary coach books, Emma Mills crafts grows weapons bodyguards. Washington the Atlantic to America Thursdays, Feb. 6, 20 • 6-7 p.m. provided. For elementary students to adults. at age 12, and now will a story about believing that are enormous trusted and relied on where he is enslaved on a African-American Heritage Bowl: 1921 Making player characters is big part of D&D reach the Olympics if her in yourself, owning your for its body size. them, but unbeknownst tobacco farm, never giving Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Edition SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY (Dungeons & Dragons). This series guides home life and romance mistakes and trusting to him, some of the up on finding his sister, Thursday, Feb. 27 • 6-9 p.m. 4606 N. Garrison you through creating the different types of do not distract her. in human connection. guards were part of Charity, brought to the TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Feb. 10 classes in the Player’s Handbook (5th ed.) and a treasonous plan. colonies on a different ship. Participation is open to junior high schools, A Virtual Tour of African-American possibly beyond! The bard plays music that high schools, social and business organizations, History in America weaves magic, and the bard’s magic is very churches, book clubs and families. The Saturdays, Feb. 8, 22 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. versatile. The player has multiple options for competition features a Junior High School Join us as we celebrate African-American History choosing paths for this class to mold it into Bowl, High School Bowl and a Community Bowl. Month by exploring various online resources just about any type of character. Create your teens & tweens Trophies will be awarded for first, second and to inform, educate, inspire and introduce the inner performer with us. Bring your game third place in each bowl. Plus, first-place Junior history of African-Americans in America. dice if you have some. For ages 10-adult. BIXBY LIBRARY frustration on our broken-heart piñata and BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY High School Bowl and High School Bowl teams 20 E. Breckenridge watch “10 Things I Hate About You” (rated 300 W. Broadway will receive Amazon Fire tablets for each team Sista’ Chat Book Club PG-13), a classic, modern retelling of the member. Each team can consist of up to four Saturday, Feb. 29 • noon-2 p.m. Anti-Valentine’s Day Party “Taming of the Shrew.” For sixth-12th graders. Read or Die: Anime Club players and two alternates. Only two teams Join us as we acknowledge the 1921 Tulsa Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 • noon-1:30 p.m. may compete per school. Team registration Race Massacre by reading “Red at the Sick of cupid? Hating all the excess hearts and Random Fandom Tuesday Fellow anime and manga lovers, join us deadline is Feb. 10. Contact Adrienne.Teague@ Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson, author of flowers? If you’re not a fan of the overrated Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 6-7 p.m. as we discuss, watch and increase our tulsalibrary.org to register and for a team packet. the 2014 National Book Award-winning Hallmark holiday, you’re in luck! Join us for Love Harry Potter, “Star Wars” or manga? overall knowledge of anime and manga. Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library’s “Brown Girl Dreaming.” For adults. an afternoon of anti-romance where we’ll Join us as we discuss our favorite fandoms Snacks are provided thanks to the Friends African-American Resource Center, the Tulsa partake in “un-festive” snacks, create your and characters along with a fun activity. Light of the Helmerich Library. For ages 12-17. Library Trust, and Jim and Sally Frasier. own anti-romance book cover, make some snacks are provided. For sixth-12th graders. anti-Valentine’s Day cards, take out some

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BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH Yoga for Every Body required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/ readers of YA are welcome! Registration is 3600 S. Chestnut Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 13-18. required, and lunch is provided. Visit www. Location: Aaronson Auditorium tulsalibrary.org/tulsa-day-ya to register or LEGO Build All skill levels are welcome to join us Digital Illustration for Beginners for more details. For teens and adults.

Monday, Feb. 10 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. for this beginning yoga class taught by Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 6:30-8 p.m. Get hands-on experience with certified yoga instructor Christine Von Location: Digital Literacy Lab After-School Homework Club: Storytelling engineering principles as you design de Veld. Bring your own yoga mat or use Join artist Lauren Quigley and learn about Saturday, Feb. 22 • 1:30-3 p.m. and build with LEGOs. For ages 5-18. one of ours. For adults and teens. the basics of Clip Studio Paint, layers, Location: Intergalactic Spaceport & Emporium brushes, destructive editing and tools of Learn how to sharpen your writing Teen Game Night Garageband 101 the trade. Registration is required. Register skills in order to tell the perfect story. Friday, Feb. 14 • 4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 • 2:30-4 p.m. at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call Snacks are provided. For ages 9-14. Enjoy a huge selection of card, dice and Location: Digital Literacy Lab 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. tabletop games. For ages 12-18. Come and learn the basics of audio editing If You Were a Video Game Character with Garageband, a powerful tool you Intro to Laser Engraving Monday, Feb. 24 • 4-5 p.m. In the Middle Book Club can use for editing a podcast, creating Thursday, Feb. 20 • 6-7 p.m. Location: Digital Literacy Lab Monday, Feb. 24 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. music and more! Registration is required. Location: Maker Space Design your own 8-bit video game character Join us as we discuss “Marty McGuire Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Check out our laser engraver to see how to and create theme music to go with it. Digs Worms” by Kate Messner and have call 918-549-7323. For teens and adults. get started using it and what types of projects Space is limited. Registration is required. a fun activity related to the book. Light you can make. After attending this orientation, Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events snacks are provided. For ages 9-12. Photoshop Lab: Sketch Tools you can start making appointments to use the or call 918-549-7323. For ages 12-18. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6:30-8 p.m. equipment for your own projects. Registration is Intro to CNC Milling BROOKSIDE LIBRARY Location: Digital Literacy Lab required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Thursday, Feb. 27 • 6-7 p.m. 1207 E. 45th Place Join us as we cover the basics of sketching or call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Location: Maker Space with Adobe Photoshop. Learn about layers Altered: Teen Maker Club Check out our desktop CNC mill to learn how to and brush tools. You should have experience Tulsa Day of YA: Opening Keynote Address Author Panels, Writing Workshops and More! Thursday, Feb. 6 • 4-5 p.m. use it and start working on your own projects. using a computer. The Adobe Creative Justina Ireland in Conversation Do you like art, crafting, writing or DIY culture? After attending this orientation, you can start Suite is available for library customer use With Juliana Goodman We’re going to explore them all. For ages 10-18. making appointments to use the equipment Central Library • Pocahontas Greadington Learning in the Digital Literacy Lab after attending Friday, Feb. 21 • 7-8:30 p.m. for your own projects. Registration is required. an orientation. Registration is required. Location: Greadington Center & Creativity Center • Fifth Street and Denver Avenue Cookie Decorating Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Justina Ireland, bestselling author of “Dread Friday, Feb. 14 • 4-5 p.m. call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Join us to decorate sugar cookies with icing, call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Nation” and other books for young adults, will be in conversation with Tulsa Artist Fellow sprinkles and other sweets. For ages 10-18. Young People’s Creative Writing OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS ALL-DAY CONFERENCE Juliana Goodman. Books will be available for Digital Literacy Lab Orientation Contest: Open Editing Friday, Feb. 21 • 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. purchase, courtesy of Magic City Books. A book CENTRAL LIBRARY Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 • 1:30-3 p.m. Justina Ireland in Conversation Lunch provided; signing will follow. The main Tulsa Day of YA Fifth Street and Denver Avenue Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Intergalactic Spaceport & Emporium with Juliana Goodman registration required. conference will take place Feb. 22. Don’t forget Location: Digital Literacy Lab Are you planning on entering this year’s to register for this free day of writing workshops After-School Homework Club: Seasonal Poetry Want to learn more about the AEP/PSO contest? If so, drop in and get some help with •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• and author panels! Call 918-549-7490 for more Saturday, Feb. 1 • 2-3 p.m. Foundation Digital Literacy Lab? Come and drafting and editing your work. Snacks are Tulsa Day of YA celebrates young adult literature and those who love it by bringing together information. Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Location: Intergalactic Spaceport & Emporium see what we’re about! Registration is required. provided, while supplies last. For ages 13-18. Library, Tulsa Library Trust, Nimrod International authors, fans and aspiring writers through workshops, panel sessions and academic discussion. Explore different poetry styles and be Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Journal and Tulsa Studies in Women’s Featured authors include Justina Ireland, Cindy Pon, Ally Carter, Sonia Gensler, M. Molly Backes inspired by great poets. Snacks are provided. COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY Literature Journal. For teens and adults. and Juliana Goodman. Register/More Information: www.tulsalibrary.org/tulsa-day-ya For third through eighth graders. 1223 Main Make Art With Screen Printing Movie Matinee: “Groundhog Day” (PG) Thursday, Feb. 13 • 4-5:30 p.m. Tulsa Day of YA: Author Panels, Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Location: Maker Space Writing Workshops and More! Co-sponsored by Sunday, Feb. 2 • 2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 • 3-4 p.m. Nimrod International Journal and Location: Greadington Center Explore how to make art using unique Saturday, Feb. 22 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Show someone (like yourself) you care with Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature Journal. Join us as we celebrate Groundhog Day with mediums like screen printing. This will be Location: Greadington Center a decorated Valentine’s Day cookie. We will this comedy classic from 1993. Free popcorn a mixed-media project. Registration is This free one-day event celebrates young provide the cookies, frosting and toppings. will be provided. For adults and teens. adult literature, writing, authors and fans. All You provide the creativity. For ages 10-18.

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GLENPOOL LIBRARY HELMERICH LIBRARY Teen Lounge: DIY Duct-Tape Pouch 730 E. 141st St. 5131 E. 91st St. Thursday, Feb. 20 • 3-5 p.m. Make your own zipper pouch using a plastic My Oily Valentine! Culinary Literacy: Cookbook Club storage bag and duct tape. For ages 10-18. Saturday, Feb. 8 • 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. We will make lip balm, sugar scrub and bath Join us as we enjoy a delicious discussion Teen Lounge: Marbled Paper salts using the most delicious ingredients and of the culinary arts, share yummy recipes Thursday, Feb. 27 • 3-5 p.m. great smelling oils. Registration is required. Call and learn new techniques. Sponsored by the Part science, part art! Use the magic of 918-549-7323 to register. For ages 10-adult. Friends of the Helmerich Library. For adults. science to make beautiful marbled paper using milk, food coloring and dish soap. HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY Almond milk with be available for those 8316 E. 93rd St. 5202 S. Hudson Ave. with dairy allergies. For ages 10-18.

Gaming in the Digital Lounge BeTween the Pages: A Kids MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Thursday, Feb. 6 • 6-8 p.m. Read Book Discussion 2601 S. Garnett Road PS4, Wii, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6-7:15 p.m. … which one will it be? Search through our Join us to discuss your choice of an Teen LEGO Lab gaming library and play a few games on a adventure book! Light refreshments Thursday, Feb. 6 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. first-come-first-serve basis. For ages 12-18. are provided. For ages 8-12. Location: Lecture Room Teens love LEGOs, too! Come and chill Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Club Teen Gaming in our LEGO Lab. For ages 10-18. Thursday, Feb. 13 • 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 • 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Digital Lounge Play games on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox One. Chess Lab Join fellow fantasy/science fiction enthusiasts Thursdays, Feb. 13, 27 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. to discuss “An Enchantment of Ravens” by Astronomical Art: 3D and Endless Cards Location: Auditorium INFORMAL ESSAY Margaret Rogerson. Isobel, a gifted painter, Thursday, Feb. 20 • 4-5:30 p.m. Come and test your chess skills and 2020 gets into trouble after she paints a portrait of Create 3D and endless cards for someone in pick up new ones! For ages 10-18. Rook, the fairy autumn prince, with sorrow in your life, or just make one for yourself. For teens. SHORT STORY his eyes, an image that threatens both of their Smash Bros. Lab lives as they find themselves on the wrong side JENKS LIBRARY Thursday, Feb. 20 • 3:30-4:45 p.m. YOUNG POETRY of the law for their love. For ages 16 and up. 523 W. B St. Location: Auditorium Come in and chill after school with our SHORT PLAY Hardesty Anime/Manga Club Be My Valentine Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-18. PEOPLE’S Saturday, Feb. 15 • 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Digital Lounge Stop by and make a valentine to keep or give Dungeons and Dragons COMIX Discuss your favorite manga away. Supplies are provided. For all ages. Monday, Feb. 24 • 5-8 p.m. characters and books while watching Location: Conference Room CREATIVE FOR AGES 10-18 “Crunchyroll.” For ages 12-18. JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY Don’t worry if you’ve never played before or 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave. E., Sperry know nothing about Dungeons and Dragons. CASH PRIZES! Chess Lab Adventurers of all skill levels are welcome! WRITING Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 4:30-6 p.m. Teen Lounge: Beautiful Bubble Prints There will be character sheets and dice for ENTRIES ACCEPTED FEB. 1-29 Location: Storytime Room Thursday, Feb. 6 • 3-5 p.m. you to borrow or if you are already familiar Enter online at www.TulsaLibrary.org/ypcwc or Drop in and play chess, or learn to play if Make beautiful art using water, food coloring, with D&D, you can bring your own. pick up an entry brochure at any library location. you don’t know how. Mr. Paul will share dish soap and a straw. For ages 10-18. For elementary to high school students. CONTEST a few of his favorite chess resources, websites and books. For ages 8-12. Teen Lounge: Paper Heart Crafts Thursday, Feb. 13 • 3-5 p.m. Make your own festive heart chain or mobile using strips of paper. For ages 10-18.

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Young People’s Creative Writing RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY West Tulsa Dulcimer Club Contest Workshop: Short Play 1520 N. Hartford Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 5-6 p.m. Join the West Tulsa Dulcimer Club as they meet Do activities and receive useful tips on how to Reading Roundtable each week to share their love of music. Come write a short play. This workshop is intended Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 4-4:30 p.m. to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet to help youth ages 10-18 get ready for TCCL’s Location: Pine Room sounds of the dulcimer! Extra dulcimers will be annual Young People’s Creative Writing Contest. Hang out after school, eat snacks on hand for those who do not have their own Winners of the contest receive a cash prize. and talk about what you’ve been and are ready to learn. For adults and teens. Paper and pens will be provided. Registration reading. For ages 10-18. is encouraged; supplies are limited. Register at Kiowa Language Class el Club de las Tareas en Tu biblioteca www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. African-American Heritage Bowl: 1921 Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Edition This class is presented by the Kiowa Nation’s Young People’s Creative Writing Thursday, Feb. 27 • 6-9 p.m. Tulsa Kiowa Language and Cultural Revitalization Sessions still available! Sesiones todavía disponible! Contest: Open Editing Session TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Feb. 10 Program and sponsored by the American Saturday, Feb. 8 • 1:30-3 p.m. Participation is open to junior high Indian Resource Center. For adults and teens. Are you planning on entering this year’s contest? schools, high schools, social and business Students in third through eighth grade who are Estudiantes en 3ro al 8vo grados que están luchando If so, drop in and get some help with drafting organizations, churches, book clubs and Shawnee Language Class struggling with school work can receive free homework con su trabajo escolar, Pueden recibir ayuda gratuita and editing your work. Participants will receive families. The competition features a Junior Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 6-8 p.m. assistance until April 30 at the following libraries: hasta el 30 de abril. a snack, while supplies last. For ages 10-18. High School Bowl, High School Bowl and a Come and learn the native tongue of the Community Bowl. Trophies will be awarded Inscripciones se aceptan hasta el 20 de abril. Shawnee people. This class is provided Broken Arrow, Brookside, Central, Young People’s Creative Writing for first, second and third place in each bowl. by the Shawnee Tribe’s Language Contest Workshop: Comix Plus, first-place Junior High School Bowl and Martin Regional and Maxwell Park. Visita nuestra página: www.Tulsalibrary.org/homeworkclub Department. For adults and teens. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 5-6 p.m. High School Bowl teams will receive Amazon o llama al 918-549-7323. Para más detalles puedes enviar Registrations are accepted through April 20. Do activities and receive useful tips on how to Fire tablets for each team member. Each team un correo electrónico a [email protected]. D&D Character Creation write comix. This workshop is intended to help can consist of up to four players and two Workshop Series: Bards Visit www.TulsaLibrary.org/homeworkclub, call 918-549-7323 youth ages 10-18 get ready for TCCL’s annual alternates. Only two teams may compete per Thursdays, Feb. 6, 20 • 6-7 p.m. or email [email protected] for more details. Young People’s Creative Writing Contest. school. Team registration deadline is Feb. 10. Making player characters is big part of D&D Winners of the contest receive a cash prize. Contact [email protected] (Dungeons & Dragons). This series guides Paper and pens will be provided. Registration to register and for a team packet. you through creating the different types of is encouraged; supplies are limited. Register at Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library’s classes in the Player’s Handbook (5th ed.) and www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. African-American Resource Center, the Tulsa possibly beyond! The bard plays music that MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY NATHAN HALE LIBRARY Mardi Gras Masks Library Trust, and Jim and Sally Frasier. weaves magic, and the bard’s magic is very 1313 N. Canton 6038 E. 23rd St. Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. In the Middle Book Club versatile. The player has multiple options for Get ready for Mardi Gras by decorating Thursday, Feb. 13 • 6-7 p.m. SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY choosing paths for this class to mold it into Final Friday: Arcade Day! Tween Game Night your own mask. Supplies are limited and Join us as we discuss “A Snicker of 3333 E. 32nd Place just about any type of character. Create your Friday, Feb. 28 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 18, 25 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. are on a first-come-first-serve basis, Magic” by Natalie Lloyd and enjoy inner performer with us. Bring your game End your month on a high note by Join us for friendly Xbox One and so get here early! For ages 9-17. snacks and an activity. For ages 9-12. Art Lab: Wand Making dice if you have some. For ages 10-adult. playing games on our Nintendo Switch PS4 competitions for ages 9-14. Thursday, Feb. 20 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Xbox One consoles. Play new games, Creativity Matters Crafter PRATT LIBRARY The wand may choose the wizard, but Minecraft and Roblox! along with old favorites like Mario Kart 8, Teen Leadership Club: Teen Advisory Board Series: Inaugural Meeting 3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs who says a crafty witch or wizard can’t Thursday, Feb. 27 • 6-7 p.m. Overcooked and Plants vs. Zombies. Space Thursday, Feb. 6 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 • 4-5:30 p.m. make their own? Come and create some Location: Computer Lab is limited to four players on each console. Whether you’re looking for volunteer hours for Learn the art of macramé as we make key Make-and-Take Sewing Class fun wands with us! Supplies are provided. Choose Minecraft or Roblox, or both! It’s your Taking turns is a must. For ages 5-18. school or scouts, or just like to work on cool chains. Supplies are limited and are on a first- Monday, Feb. 10 • 10 a.m.-noon For elementary students to adults. choice! Seating is limited. For ages 10-18. projects, eat and have fun, the Teen Leadership come-first-serve-basis. For ages 13 and up. Bring your own fabric or use some of ours as you Club is the place to be! Come when you can! learn how to make a simple yet beautiful apron from scratch. For beginners to advanced sewists.

12 www.TulsaLibrary.org | 918.549.READ my library event guide | February 2020 13 2020 AFRICAN-AMERICAN Tulsa’s Greenwood district is the site of one of the most devastating race African-American disturbances in the history of the United States. Before May 31, 1921, Heritage Bowl Tulsa’s black business district known as Greenwood flourished in spite of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre segregation. It boasted several restaurants, theaters, clothing shops and hotels. Dubbed the “Black Wall Street,” Greenwood was an economic Centennial Edition powerhouse. After May 31, 1921, Greenwood would never be the same. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The following questions and https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/ HERITAGE Participation is open to junior high Source: answers are from the African- local/historic-vernon-ame-church-in-north- schools, high schools, social and American Heritage Bowl Quiz tulsa-added-to-national/article_a9d3f274- business organizations, churches, Book, created by 1921 Tulsa Race 1307-5146-a6b5-46aae7e9f869.html book clubs and families. The Riot Commission members Vivian competition features three bowls: Clark-Adams, Ph.D., and historian ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• BOWL Jimmie White Jr., and TCCL’s • Junior High School African-American Resource Center Question: Riot survivor Eldoris McCondichi Thursday, Feb. 27 • 6-8:45 p.m. • High School Coordinator Alicia Latimer. The quiz was 9 years old when the massacre • Community book contains 200 questions and occurred. She reported that she and her Rudisill Regional Library • 1520 N. Hartford answers for participating teams to family hid in a chicken coop while she Each team can consist of up to four study and prepare for the bowl. saw and heard airplanes do what? players and two alternates. Only two teams may compete per school. Trophies ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Answer: She saw and heard the will be awarded for first, second and airplanes rain down bullets. third place in each bowl. Plus, members Question: How many people of the first-place winning teams in the were killed during the riot? Source: https://www.youtube.com/ Junior High and High School bowls watch?v=lx62joRN-YU, “Black Wall Street Answer: Estimates range from 30 to over will receive an Amazon Fire tablet! Survivor; Eldoris McCondichi,” Sept. 21, 2010 300 people, but there is no definite number. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Registration Deadline: Feb. 10 Source: African Americans: A Concise History by Darlene Clark Hine Question: What did historian Dr. Contact [email protected] to register and for a team packet. John Hope Franklin refer to the ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1921 Tulsa Race Riot as being? Sponsored by the African-American Question: This church first started meeting Resource Center, Tulsa Library Answer: He said it was a “race war.” in 1905 and began construction of its Trust, and Jim and Sally Frasier. upstairs section in 1919, but after mobs of Source: From Slavery to Freedom: A History white Tulsans descended on Greenwood in of African Americans by John Hope Franklin 1921, the church, along with nearly the entire district, was destroyed. The basement, however, remained. Name this historic For more information about the Tulsa church, which was reconstructed in 1928. Race Massacre and resources available through the Tulsa City-County Library, visit Answer: Vernon African www.tulsalibrary.org/tulsa-race-riot-1921. Methodist Episcopal Church

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computer Digital Literacy Lab Orientation for your own projects. Registration is required. RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or 1520 N. Hartford classes & Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Location: Digital Literacy Lab Really Basic Computer Class Want to learn more about the AEP/PSO Introduction to App Development Monday, Feb. 3 • 2-3 p.m. technology Foundation Digital Literacy Lab? Come and Saturday, Feb. 29 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab The Digital Literacy Lab see what we’re about! Registration is required. Location: Digital Literacy Lab This class is designed for new computer users features: Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Join Mikeal Vaughn of Urban Coders Guild for who have little or no previous experience CENTRAL LIBRARY call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. this introduction class to iOS app development using computers and little or no knowledge of Fifth Street and Denver Avenue using Xcode. You should have experience using basic computer terms. Registration is required. AutoCAD Digital Illustration for Beginners a computer. Seating is limited. Registration is Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events XCode InDesign 101 Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 6:30-8 p.m. required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Digital Literacy Lab or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Art Tablets Location: Digital Literacy Lab Join artist Lauren Quigley and learn about Internet @ the Library Green Screen Come and learn the basics of using Adobe the basics of Clip Studio Paint, layers, HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Monday, Feb. 10 • 2-3 p.m. InDesign, a powerful tool you can use for brushes, destructive editing and tools of 8316 E. 93rd St. Location: Computer Lab Final Cut Pro X creating newsletters, flyers and more. You should the trade. Registration is required. Register This class is designed for people with Adobe Creative Suite have experience using a mouse and keyboard. at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call Digitized County Records on FamilySearch.org little or no experience using the internet. The Adobe Creative Suite is available for 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to navigate the World Wide Web Digitization Equipment library customer use in the Digital Literacy Lab Location: Maple Room and use the library’s catalog and online after attending an orientation. Registration is Intro to Laser Engraving Locating online historical U.S. county records resources. Registration is required. required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Thursday, Feb. 20 • 6-7 p.m. has been difficult until now. FamilySearch.org Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Location: Maker Space is digitizing and offering them for free or call 918-549-7323. For adults. This digital-focused space on its website. Discover how to access Check out our laser engraver to see how to provides Tulsa City-County Garageband 101 get started using it and what types of projects these useful records. For adults. Introduction to MS Word 2007 Friday, Feb. 7 • 2:30-4 p.m. Library customers a you can make. After attending this orientation, Monday, Feb. 24 • 2-3 p.m. AMERICAN Location: Digital Literacy Lab MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY you can start making appointments to use the Location: Computer Lab ELECTRIC POWER/ place to develop new Come and learn the basics of audio editing equipment for your own projects. Registration is 2601 S. Garnett Road This class shows how to use toolbars and PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY apps and software skills, with Garageband, a powerful tool you required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events menus, set margins, apply spell check, OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION digitize family history can use for editing a podcast, creating or call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Intro to Microsoft Excel: Basics of Excel 2016 and preview, save and print documents. music and more! Registration is required. Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 2-3 p.m. You should have some experience using and more. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or DIY Digitization Location: Computer Lab a computer keyboard and mouse prior to Learn to create, format, edit, save and print call 918-549-7323. For teens and adults. Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 7-8:30 p.m. taking this class. Registration is required. Orientations are oered documents in Excel. Starting with the basic Location: Digital Literacy Lab Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events twice monthly and special Photoshop Lab: Sketch Tools Looking to save your family history in a tools, we’ll cover ways to make documents or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6:30-8 p.m. more updated format? Learn how you can that not only are functional but appealing. programming is oered Location: Digital Literacy Lab use our digitization equipment for your From tracking expenses to organizing your ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY throughout the year. After Join us as we cover the basics of sketching holiday-card recipient list, Excel is a powerful genealogy projects. Registration is required. 2224 W. 51st St. attending an orientation, with Adobe Photoshop. Learn about layers Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events tool that can make routine tasks easier. Basic you can use the equip- and brush tools. You should have experience or call 918-549-7323. For adults. computer knowledge, such as how to use a Intro to 3D Printing using a computer. The Adobe Creative mouse, and a Gmail or Yahoo email account Monday, Feb. 3 • 6:30-7 p.m. ment for your own projects. Suite is available for library customer use Intro to CNC Milling and your password are required. For adults. Saturday, Feb. 22 • 2-2:30 p.m. Check the monthly in the Digital Literacy Lab after attending Thursday, Feb. 27 • 6-7 p.m. See a demonstration of our 3D printer. Central Library • Second Floor My Library Event Guide an orientation. Registration is required. Location: Maker Space Introduction to Facebook and Social Media We’ll discuss how the printer works, Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Check out our desktop CNC mill to learn how to Wednesday, Feb. 26 • 2-3 p.m. software used and 3D projects done by for scheduled orientations call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. use it and start working on your own projects. Location: Computer Lab other customers. After attending this and programs. After attending this orientation, you can start Join us for a basic introduction orientation, you can make appointments to making appointments to use the equipment to Facebook. For adults. use the equipment for your own prints!

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in a drawing to win a gift card to a restaurant PAWS for Reading develop important literacy skills while new and coming soon titles on Main Street. Sponsored by Friends of the Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. emphasizing the fun of reading. Tulsa City-County Libraries.  Traiga a su hijo a Registered therapy dogs are excellent Search the library’s catalog at www.TulsaLibrary.org to reserve your copies now. la biblioteca y trabajen juntos para completar listeners. Kids ages 5-11 are invited to read National Take Your Child to the Library una búsqueda del tesoro sobre el Sistema de their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed Day: Eric Carle Art Workshop Clasificación Dewey. Aquellos que completen friend. Each reader will receive a free book Friday, Feb. 7 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. recibirán un premio y su nombre puesto en un provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Join us to create art in the style of Eric sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo para Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. Carle. For preschool and elementary- un restaurante en Main Street. Patrocinado por Registration is required. Register at aged children. Sponsored by the Friends Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.

Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool Music and Movement  Movimiento y Musica LEGO Build Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 10:30-10:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. The best in children’s literature, songs, games, Join us for this interactive program featuring Get hands-on experience with finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related songs, dancing and lots of fun. For infants, toddlers engineering principles as you design activities are shared with your preschooler. and preschoolers. Registration is required. Register and build with LEGOs. For ages 5-18. at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549- Build A Reader Storytime: Babies & Toddlers 7323.  Venga con nosotros a esta programa PAWS for Reading Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 11-11:30 a.m. interactiva con canciones, bailes y mucha diversión. Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Superlative A. Lincoln Narwhals and Other Whales Eclipse Chaser Hollow Dolls Henry and Bea Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. By Eileen R. Meyer By Mary Pope Osborne By Ilima Loomis By MarcyKate Connolly By Jessixa Bagley on helping your baby or toddler develop important BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH Elementary-school kids are invited to read their Abraham Lincoln is famous for Track the facts about the The August 2017 solar eclipse Set in the same fantasy Even though it’s hard for literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading. 3600 S. Chestnut favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. many extremes: he was the unicorn of the sea – the is the chance of a lifetime for world as the Shadow them both, Bea knows that Each reader will receive a free book provided tallest president, who gave the narwhal – and its closest astronomer Shadia Habbal – Weaver duology, this series she’ll be there for Henry, as LEGO Lab Build A Reader Storytime: Sensory by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation greatest speech and had the relatives in this Magic Tree years of planning come down starter weaves a tale of his best friend, no matter Monday, Feb. 3 • 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10:15-11:15 a.m. through the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is strongest conviction. But did House Fact Tracker. to one moment of totality. Will secrets, power, magic and what. From award-winning Children ages 5-11 are invited to a let their Does your child have difficulty sitting through required. Call 918-549-7323 to reserve your spot. you know that he was also the everything go off as planned? the long path to home. author/illustrator Jessixa imaginations take the lead during this storytime? If so, this inclusive program of most distracted farmer, the Bagley comes a realistic open build time. LEGOs are provided. stories, songs and activities may be just BROOKSIDE LIBRARY best wrestler and the craftiest and ultimately uplifting what you are looking for! Sensory Storytime 1207 E. 45th Place storyteller? Nineteen poems portrayal of the challenges Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual focuses on learning with all five senses and share fascinating stories of childhood friendship. Toddlers  Cuentos Bilingües is especially designed for children with a Build A Reader Storytime: Babies aboutchildren events in Lincoln’s life. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11 a.m. variety of learning styles or sensory integration and Toddlers/Stay and Play Join Ms. Stephanie for stories, rhymes and songs challenges. Class size is limited. Registration Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:15-11:05 a.m. in English and Spanish that help your baby or is required. Call 918-549-7323 or visit the Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime children toddler develop important early literacy skills. focuses on helping your baby or toddler BIXBY LIBRARY their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed Build A Reader: Stay and Play South Broken Arrow Library to sign up. 20 E. Breckenridge friend. Each reader will receive a free book Monday, Feb. 24 • 11:05-11:30 a.m.  Disfruta de cuentos, canciones y actividades develop important literacy skills while provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing en inglés y español. Ven y disfruta de un Build A Reader Storytime: emphasizing the fun of reading. Stay after Build A Reader Storytime: Family Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities momento con la Srta. Stephanie, vamos a leer Preschool/Stay and Play storytime for games, toys and activities Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 10:30-11 a.m. Registration is required. Call 918- that foster critical early literacy skills. cuentos, cantar rimas y canciones que ayudan Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. that foster critical early literacy skills. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! 549-7323 to register. a tu bebé a aprender de una manera divertida. The best in children’s literature, songs, games,

There’s something for everyone – simple songs BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related Build A Reader Storytime: Build A Reader: Explore and and books for the little ones, more interactive National Take Your Child to the Library Day: 300 W. Broadway activities are shared with your preschooler. Preschool/Stay and Play Play  Jugar y Explorar stories and activities for your older children. Little Library Sock Hop Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. National Take Your Child to the activities that foster critical early literacy skills. The best in children’s literature, songs, games, Explore and Play features a rotating collection PAWS for Reading Visit our little library for some music and Library Day: Scavenger Hunt finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related of books, toys and games for children ages Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 6-7 p.m. dancing. Refreshments are provided. Feb. 1-29 Build A Reader Storytime: Babies & Toddlers activities are shared with your preschooler. 0-5 and their caregivers to enjoy together. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa Bring your child to the library and work together to Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-11 a.m. Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and  Explora y Jugar presenta una colección de Elementary students are invited to read City-County Libraries. For ages 2-10. complete a scavenger hunt on the Dewey Decimal Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime activities that foster critical early literacy skills. libros, juguetes y juegos para que los niños de 0 a System. Those who complete the scavenger focuses on helping your baby or toddler hunt will get a treat and their name will be put 5 años y sus cuidadores puedan disfrutar juntos.

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BROOKSIDE LIBRARY continued Build A Reader Storytime: Babies & Toddlers and books for the little ones, more interactive Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30 a.m.-noon stories and activities for your older children. National Take Your Child to the Library Day: Location: Chapman Storytime Room You “Otter” Be in Our Library Scavenger Hunt! Bring your babies for bubbles and books, LEGO Fun! Saturday, Feb. 8 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and your toddlers for trikes and tales! Our Thursday, Feb. 13 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come in, grab a list and find all the things songs, stories, games and activities will aid in Spark children’s imaginations with LEGOs to win a prize! The first 10 kids to complete developing your child’s early literacy skills. and other fun, creative building materials. the challenge will receive a river otter decal For preschoolers and elementary students. sticker from Inkopious, the perfect thing to Hands-on Storytime stick on a laptop or a folder! Sponsored by Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30-11 a.m. PAWS for Reading Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Location: Chapman Storytime Room Thursday, Feb. 20 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Busy hands, busy brain! Preschoolers learn Registered therapy dogs are excellent PAWS for Reading through hands-on activities. We will explore, listeners. Elementary students are invited Friday, Feb. 21 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. experiment and create. Be ready to get to read their favorite books to a furry, four- Registered therapy dogs are excellent messy! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free listeners. Elementary students are invited book provided by the Raymond and Bessie to read their favorite books to a furry, four- PAWS for Reading Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Library pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free Saturday, Feb. 8 • 1-2 p.m. Trust. Registration is required. Register at book provided by the Raymond and Bessie Location: Chapman Storytime Room www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Library Registered therapy dogs are excellent Trust. Registration is required. Register at listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed 1223 Main friend. Each reader will receive a free book receive a small gift as we share our love for PAWS for Reading Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers CENTRAL LIBRARY provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis National Take Your Child to the Library Day books and reading. Sponsored by Friends Thursday, Feb. 20 • 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11-11:20 a.m. Fifth Street and Denver Avenue Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10-10:20 a.m. Bring your child to the library and work together to Elementary students are invited to read Join us for songs, stories and Music Monday STEAM Workshop complete a giant floor puzzle. Get a free doughnut Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed movements geared to your toddler. Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24 • 2-3 p.m. and photo of your achievement. Sponsored by Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. friend. Each reader will receive a free book Location: Chapman Storytime Room Location: Chapman Storytime Room the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Join Ms. Tori and her guitar for this 0-to-5 provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis STEM Games and Activities Sing, dance and have fun with Mr. Benji. Homeschoolers, this program is for you! Enjoy storytime! There’s something for everyone – simple Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 • 4:30-6 p.m. For toddlers to elementary-school kids. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, Build A Reader Storytime: Family rhymes for little ones, more interactive stories for Location: Storytime Room art, mathematics) activities for ages 5-12. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-11 a.m. older children, and lots of music and movement. LEGO Club Drop in and try out a new game, Build A Reader Storytime: Family Class size is limited. Register at Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and Thursday, Feb. 27 • 4-5 p.m. craft or puzzle. Come and meet other Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 6:30-7 p.m. www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. There’s something for everyone – simple songs activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Bring your creativity; we’ll supply curious kids and strengthen your STEM- Location: Chapman Storytime Room and books for the little ones, more interactive the LEGOs. For ages 5-11. associated skills. For ages 7-12. Bring the whole family for this storytime geared CHARLES PAGE LIBRARY stories and activities for your older children. Ms. Tori’s Messy Art: Ink-stained Hearts toward children ages 0 to 5! Learn and enjoy 551 E. Fourth St, Sand Springs Thursday, Feb. 13 • 4-5 p.m. HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool songs, stories and activities that will aid in Build A Reader: Stay and Play Wear your grubby clothes and join Ms. Tori 8316 E. 93rd St. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11-11:30 a.m. developing your child’s early literacy skills. National Take Your Child to the Library Day: Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 11-11:30 a.m. for a messy art project using coffee filters and The best in children’s literature, songs, games, Build A Reader Storytime: Babies Saturday Fun With Slime! For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing water to create beautifully colored valentines. finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24 • 10-10:20 a.m. Build a Reader Storytime: Family/ Stay and Play Saturday, Feb. 1 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7323 activities are shared with your preschooler. that foster critical early literacy skills. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10-10:20 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us as we make messy slime (while supplies to register. For elementary students. Learn and enjoy songs, stories and Location: Chapman Storytime Room last), play with LEGOs, make crafts and Build A Reader Storytime: Family K-2 STEM Book Club activities that are just right for your little Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by the GLENPOOL LIBRARY Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 6:30-6:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 • 4-5 p.m. one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns There’s something for everyone – simple songs Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. 730 E. 141st St. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! We’ll read a story together, discuss it and then do to 2-year-olds and their caregivers. and books for the little ones, more interactive There’s something for everyone – simple songs Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play National Take Your Child to the Library Day a small science experiment related to the book. stories and activities for your older children. and books for the little ones, more interactive Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. After storytime, join us for games, toys and stories and activities for your older children. Bring the whole family for this storytime! Join us for a day celebrating children and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. There’s something for everyone – simple songs books. Every child who visits us today will

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HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY continued songs and learn about fun early literacy activities Build A Reader Storytime: Family tea and hot chocolate, will be provided, thanks to by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation There’s something for everyone – simple songs to try at home! Stay after storytime and enjoy toys Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 1-1:25 p.m. the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.  through the Tulsa Library Trust. Call Jocelyn or and books for the little ones, more interactive Don’t Stop the Music and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Trae tu niño vecino o amigo a la biblioteca Martin Rita at 918-549-7595 to reserve your spot. stories and activities for your older children. Mondays, Feb. 10, 24 • 11-11:30 a.m. There’s something for everyone – simple songs para El día nacional de Llevar tú niño a la biblioteca. Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and Location: Pecan Room JENKS LIBRARY and books for the little ones, more interactive Vengan disfrazados como sus personajes favoritos Dungeons and Dragons activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Join us for this interactive program 523 W. B St. stories and activities for your older children. de la literatura juvenil. Tendremos Cita a ciegas Monday, Feb. 24 • 5-8 p.m. featuring songs, dancing and lots of con un libro. Los libros escogidos estarán cubiertos Location: Conference Room Monthly Movie @ Maxwell Park: fun. For preschoolers and toddlers. National Take Your Child to the Library Day Build A Reader: Stay and Play de papel colorado para que no sepan los títulos. Don’t worry if you’ve never played before or “Toy Story 4” (PG) Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 1:30-2 p.m. Lleven libros que no conozcan a casa. También know nothing about Dungeons and Dragons. Saturday, Feb. 8 • 2-4 p.m. HELMERICH LIBRARY Kids, pick up a goody bag for yourself and help For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing tendremos La Hora de cuento a las 11:30 en español Adventurers of all skill levels are welcome! Join us for the latest in the “Toy Story” 5131 E. 91st St. our feathered friends by picking up a pine-cone is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities e inglés. Tendremos galletas y bebidos como té y There will be character sheets and dice for saga. Popcorn will be made fresh every 30 bird-feeder craft you can make at home. Plus, that foster critical early literacy skills. Arts champurrado, gracias a Los Amigos de la biblioteca. you to borrow or if you are already familiar minutes while the film plays. For all ages. National Take Your Child to the Library Day: browse all of the great books we have available. and crafts will be available for older kids. with D&D, you can bring your own. Bring Your Own Book Club - for Kids Build A Reader: Bilingual Baby Storytime For elementary to high school students. STEAM After School! Saturday, Feb. 1 • 11 a.m.-noon PAWS for Reading Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts  Cuentos Bilingües Para Bebés Thursdays, Feb. 13, 27 • 3-4 p.m. Kids, are you excited about a book you recently Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25 • 1:30-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 11:30 a.m.-noon MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY Join us for some fun STEAM (science, read? Do you wish there was a group dedicated Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Children of all ages can join us after storytime Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 11-11:30 a.m. 1313 N. Canton technology, engineering, arts, to discussing awesome books? Join us for coffee Elementary students are invited to read for a make-and-take craft or art project. Perfect Join Ms. Emily for stories, rhymes and songs in mathematics) activities for ages 5-12. and donuts for the grownups and books to their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed for preschoolers and homeschool families. English and Spanish that help your baby or toddler National Take Your Child to the Library discuss for the kids! Be sure to bring a book to friend. Each reader will receive a free book You don’t have to attend storytime to enjoy. develop important early literacy skills.  Ven y Day: Third Annual #Bookface Contest PAWS for Reading discuss. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis disfruta de un momento con la Srta. Emily, vamos a Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 • noon-1 p.m. City-County Libraries. For elementary students. Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. KENDALL-WHITTIER LIBRARY leer cuentos, cantar rimas y canciones que ayudan Drop in and join us for fun activities for all ages. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners.

21 S. Lewis a tu bebé a aprender de una manera divertida. Kids and tweens can meet with our youth associate Elementary students are invited to read Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play and go through the Your Next Great Read: Kids their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 National Take Your Child to the Library Day LEGO Club online survey to get a curated list of books they’re friend. Each reader will receive a free book Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 3:30-4:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 • 3-4 p.m. bound to love. They’ll also take home at least one provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis There’s something for everyone – simple songs Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Come and enjoy a snack and a story. Location: Storytime Room new book to try! Don’t have time for a survey? Then Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. and books for the little ones, more interactive There’s something for everyone – simple songs Learn new building ideas, partner with other get to know your favorite neighborhood library Registration is required. Sign up at the library stories and activities for your older children. and books for the little ones, more interactive Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual children during team-building challenges and a little better with a fun Scavenger Hunt. Plus, or call 918-549-7323 to register by phone. Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and stories and activities for your older children.  Cuentos Bilingües explore free building. Leave your LEGOs at home participate in our #Bookface Contest. Simply pick activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and Monday, Feb. 3 • 10:30-11 a.m. and come play with ours! For elementary schoolers. a book that has a face on it and our staff will help Final Friday: Arcade Day!

activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Thursdays, Feb. 13, 27 • 3:30-4 p.m. you line it up to your face for a perfect #Bookface Friday, Feb. 28 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. PAWS for Reading Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 10:30-11 a.m. Build A Reader: Bilingual Storytime With Stay picture. Voting for your favorites will take place End your month on a high note by playing games Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 4-5 p.m. Be My Valentine Enjoy stories, songs and activities in & Play  Cuentos Bilingües con Juegan Juntos on the Maxwell Park Library Facebook page: on our Nintendo Switch and Xbox One consoles. Registered therapy dogs are excellent Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. English and Spanish.  Cuentos, canciones Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11 a.m.-noon https://www.facebook.com/MaxwellParkLibrary. Play new games, along with old favorites listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read Stop by and make a valentine to keep or give y actividades en inglés y español. Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English The three pictures with the most likes will win like Mario Kart 8, Overcooked and Plants vs. their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed away. Supplies are provided. For all ages. and Spanish. Then join us after storytime a prize. All ages can enter. Sponsored by the Zombies. Space is limited to four players on each friend. Each reader will receive a free book MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY for games, toys and activities. Playing is Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. console. Taking turns is a must. For ages 5-18. provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 2601 S. Garnett Road learning!  Disfruta de cuentos, canciones Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave. E., Sperry y actividades en inglés y español. Después Build A Reader Storytime: Family NATHAN HALE LIBRARY Registration is required. Call 918- National Take Your Child to the Library Day de los cuentos, vamos a jugar con juguetes Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 3-3:30 p.m. 6038 E. 23rd St. 549-7323 to register.  El Día nacional de llevar tú niño a la biblioteca National Take Your Child to the Library y hacer actividades. ¡Jugar es aprender! Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! National Take Your Child to the Library Day Day: Drop-in Crafts and Activities Saturday, Feb. 1 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There’s something for everyone – simple songs Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your child, neighbor or friend to the library. PAWS for Reading and books for the little ones, more interactive 5202 S. Hudson Ave. Drop by for fun activities. We will have a Drop in with the family to enjoy crafts, games Come dressed as your favorite children’s book Monday, Feb. 10 • 4-5 p.m. stories and activities for your older children. library treasure hunt, PAWS for Reading and treats, plus participate in a scavenger character. We will have Blind Date with a book, Location: Storytime Room Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play at 2 p.m. and make-and-take crafts to do hunt for prizes! Sponsored by the Friends where chosen books will be wrapped in colorful Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners! Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. any time you are here. Sponsored by the of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. paper. Take home a mystery book. We also will Elementary students are invited to read their and Play - Second Saturday Edition! Join Miss Sarah at this family storytime for ages Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. have a bilingual storytime at 11:30 a.m. in English favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Saturday, Feb. 8 • 11 a.m.-noon 0-5 and their caregivers. We will read stories, sing and Spanish. Cookies and hot beverages, including Each reader will receive a free book provided Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! 22 www.TulsaLibrary.org | 918.549.READ my library event guide | February 2020 23 children children

NATHAN HALE LIBRARY CONTINUED toys and activities that foster critical books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader PAWS for Reading PAWS for Reading SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY early literacy skills. For ages birth-2. will receive a free book provided by the Raymond Saturday, Feb. 8 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4606 N. Garrison PAWS for Reading and Bessie Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Registered therapy dogs are excellent Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 2-3 p.m. Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool Library Trust. Registration is required. Register listeners. Elementary students are invited Elementary students are invited to read their National Take Your Child to the Library Day Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10-10:30 a.m. at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549- to read their favorite books to a furry, four- favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Elementary students are invited to read Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-11 a.m. 7323. Please register each child individually and pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free reader will receive a free book provided by the Join us for stories, games, LEGOs, crafts their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed The best in children’s literature, songs, provide an email address. The library will use book provided by the Raymond and Bessie Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation through and treats! Sponsored by the Friends friend. Each reader will receive a free book games, finger plays, rhymes and other this email address to secure your time slot. Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Library the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is required. Call of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis reading-related activities are shared Trust. Registration is required. Register at 918-549-7323 or see a staff member to register. Build A Reader Storytime: Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. with your preschooler. For ages 3-5. www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY Family - Bedtime Stories Art Lab: Wand Making 2224 W. 51st St. Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play Build A Reader: Stay and Play Thursday, Feb. 20 • 6:30-7 p.m. National Take Your Child to the Library Day Thursday, Feb. 20 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11-11:30 a.m. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Saturday, Feb. 8 • 3-5 p.m. The wand may choose the wizard, but who says a National Take Your Child to the Library Day Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Playing is learning! Join us for games, There’s something for everyone – simple songs Find treasures throughout the library crafty witch or wizard can’t make their own? Come Saturday, Feb. 1 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There’s something for everyone – simple songs toys and activities that foster critical and books for the little ones, more interactive with our challenging scavenger hunt. and create some fun wands with us! Supplies are Go on a scavenger hunt in the library and books for the little ones, more interactive early literacy skills. For preschoolers. stories and activities for your older children. Enjoy a make-and-take craft. provided. For elementary students to adults. stacks. Participants will receive a sticker

stories and activities for your older children. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas! and a treat. Sponsored by the Friends Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and Bounce’n Beethovens Presented by A Leapin’ Leap Year Party With the Tulsa Zoo SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Midtown School of Performing Arts PRATT LIBRARY Saturday, Feb. 29 • 11 a.m.-noon activities that foster critical early literacy skills. 3333 E. 32nd Place Thursday, Feb. 6 • 6:30-7:15 p.m. 3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs Let’s celebrate Leap Day! The Tulsa Zoo Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play Children ages 0-5 and their parents explore will be here chatting about various animals Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 OWASSO LIBRARY Build A Reader Storytime: music through movement and instruments as National Take Your Child to the Library Day that leap. Plus, they’ll bring a leapin’ animal 10:30-11:30 a.m. 103 W. Broadway Preschool/Stay and Play they play with egg shakers, bells, rhythm sticks, Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for everyone to see. For all ages. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. National Take Your Child to the drums and maracas in this fun, interactive Drop in for library bingo, make-and-take jewelry There’s something for everyone – simple songs The best in children’s literature, songs, games, Library Day: Carnival program. Registration is required. Register at and a guessing jar as we celebrate the joy of and books for the little ones, more interactive finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related SKIATOOK LIBRARY Saturday, Feb. 1 • 2-4 p.m. www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. being a kid! Each child who completes the 316 E. Rogers stories and activities for your older children. Check out a book and bring your checkout bingo sheet will receive a prize. Sponsored by activities are shared with your preschooler. Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and receipt for entrance into our Take Your Child 1-2-3 Play With Me Parent-Child Workshop Series the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play activities that foster critical early literacy skills. activities that foster critical early literacy skills. to the Library Day carnival and earn tickets Fridays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 • 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11 a.m.-noon Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play PAWS for Reading toward prizes to celebrate! Sponsored by the Playing is learning! Join us for a three-week play Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. National Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, Feb. 8 • 2-3 p.m. Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. workshop series for parents and children ages 1-3. There’s something for everyone – simple songs Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! – Art Lab: Fun and Easy Self-Portraits Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Each program offers opportunities for children and books for the little ones, more interactive There’s something for everyone – simple songs Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 4-5 p.m. Elementary students are invited to read Early Reader Book Club to play with developmentally appropriate toys stories and activities for your older children. and books for the little ones, more interactive Let your imagination run wild as we paint their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed Monday, Feb. 3 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. in a play group atmosphere. Early childhood Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and stories and activities for your older children. interpretive self-portraits. No artistic ability friend. Each reader will receive a free book This is our book club for the earliest readers! specialists will be available to talk about child activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Stay after storytime and enjoy games, toys and necessary. For ages 6 and up. Sponsored by provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Kindergarten through second-grade readers will development, speech and hearing, and music and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. enjoy books read aloud and then participate movement. Class size is limited. Registration is Nintendo Switch Gaming Call 918-549-7323 to register. in an activity related to one of the books. required and is for all three weeks of the series. Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 3-4 p.m. RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY Build A Reader Storytime: Babies & Toddlers Register at the library or by calling 918-549-7323. Come and play fun games with us on LEGO Club Build A Reader Storytime: Babies & Toddlers 1520 N. Hartford Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10-10:20 a.m. the Nintendo Switch. For ages 6-12. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-10:50 a.m. Build A Reader Storytime: Family Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool Create and build with LEGOs. We provide Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11 a.m. Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses PAWS for Reading Saturday, Feb. 8 • 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5-6 p.m. the LEGOs; you provide the imagination. Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime on helping your baby or toddler develop important Saturday, Feb. 22 • 2-3 p.m. Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime! The best in children’s literature, songs, games, focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Messy Art Club: Still-Life Painting There’s something for everyone – simple songs finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related important literacy skills while emphasizing Elementary students are invited to read Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 6-7 p.m. and books for the little ones, more interactive activities are shared with your preschooler. Build A Reader: Stay and Play the fun of reading. For ages birth-2. their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed Paint real-life objects. Improve observational stories and activities for your older children. Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, Build A Reader: Stay and Play friend. Each reader will receive a free book skills while exploring color, shape and Build A Reader: Stay and Play 26 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. PAWS for Reading Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10-11 a.m. provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis texture. Fun for ages 3 and up. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11-11:30 a.m. For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 4-5 p.m. For preschoolers, playing is learning! Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust. Playing is learning! Join us for games, Join us for games, toys and activities Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite that foster critical early literacy skills.

24 www.TulsaLibrary.org | 918.549.READ my library event guide | February 2020 25 1 Bixby Library Tulsa City-County 20 E. Breckenridge, 74008 | M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 12-8; Sat., 10-5 2 Broken Arrow Library 300 W. Broadway, 74012 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 Library Locations 3 Broken Arrow Library/South 3600 S. Chestnut, 74011 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 4 Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Place, 74105 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 5 Central Library 400 Civic Center, 74103 | M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 6 Charles Page Library 551 E. Fourth St., Sand Springs, 74063 M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 10-8; Sat., 10-5 7 Collinsville Library 1223 Main, 74021 | M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 12-8; Sat., 10-5 8 Glenpool Library 730 E. 141st St., 74033 | M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 12-8; Sat., 10-5 9 Hardesty Regional Library and Genealogy Center 8316 E. 93rd St., 74133 | M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 10 Helmerich Library 5131 E. 91st St., 74137 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 11 Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Suite B, 74135 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 12 Jenks Library 523 W. B St., 74037 | M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 10-8; Sat., 10-5 13 Judy Z. Kishner Library 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave. E., Sperry, 74073 M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 12-8; Sat., 10-5 14 Kendall-Whittier Library 21 S. Lewis, 74104 | Mon.-Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 15 Martin Regional Library and Hispanic Resource Center 2601 S. Garnett Road, 74129 | M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 16 Maxwell Park Library 1313 N. Canton, 74115 | Mon.-Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 17 Nathan Hale Library 6038 E. 23rd St., 74114 | Mon.-Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 18 Owasso Library 103 W. Broadway, 74055 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 19 Pratt Library 3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs, 74063 M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 10-8; Sat., 10-5 20 Rudisill Regional Library and African-American Resource Center 1520 N. Hartford, 74106 | M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 21 Schusterman-Benson Library 3333 E. 32nd Place, 74135 | M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 22 Skiatook Library 316 E. Rogers, 74070 | M, W, F, 10-6; T, Th, 12-8; Sat., 10-5 23 Suburban Acres Library 4606 N. Garrison, 74126 | Mon.-Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 24 Zarrow Regional Library and American Indian Resource Center 918.549.READ • www.TulsaLibrary.org 2224 W. 51st St., 74107 | M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5