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Summer Reading Program 2025

All Day 5/27 - 8/2
Eastern Oklahoma Library System (All Libraries)
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Reading Challenges, STEM & Makerspace, Storytime, Infant & Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lecture, History, & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

In 2025, we invite you to explore a vibrant journey of art and creativity, celebrating the countless ways it enhances our lives!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eastern Oklahoma Library System (All Libraries)
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Reading Challenges, STEM & Makerspace, Storytime, Infant & Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lecture, History, & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

In 2025, we invite you to explore a vibrant journey of art and creativity, celebrating the countless ways it enhances our lives!

Poké Ball

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt-Downtown Stilwell

07/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/25/2025 @ 6:00pm
Stilwell Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Drop by the library beginning July 14 and pick up your sticker collection book and map of the participating local businesses.

Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Drop by the library beginning July 14 and pick up your sticker collection book and map of the participating local businesses.

Tangled

Summer Movie: (9:30, 12:30, 3:30): Tangled

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Stilwell Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Beat the heat with an indoor movie start times are 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Popcorn provided.

Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Beat the heat with an indoor movie start times are 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Popcorn provided.

preschoolers in storytime

Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
John F. Henderson Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Family
Storytime for ages 3-5:

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Library Branch: John F. Henderson Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Flyer Text: Knowledge is Power. GRDA. Flyer Image: Photos of Dams and GRDA lecturer.

GRDA Hydro Display

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kansas Meeting Room at Kansas Public Library
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lecture, History, & Culture, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Join us Wednesday, July 23rd, at 10:30 am for the GRDA Hydro display!

Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Room: Kansas Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lecture, History, & Culture, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us Wednesday, July 23rd, at 10:30 am for the GRDA Hydro display!

Center text reads 'Origami Sharks' over a blue background. 5 illustrations of various origami sharks are arranged in a semi-circle around the text.

Origami

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Lego Masters

Lego Masters

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Room at Muskogee Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Color Your World with extraordinary LEGO creations.  Use your imagination or challenge your friends to create a one-of-a-kind design.  

Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Color Your World with extraordinary LEGO creations.  Use your imagination or challenge your friends to create a one-of-a-kind design.  

Friday Funday

Everyone Summer Reading Program - Friday Fun Day

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Creative Studio at Tahlequah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Join us for a fun day filled with popcorn and crafts!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun day filled with popcorn and crafts!

preschoolers in storytime

Story Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kansas Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Family
Storytime for ages 3-5:

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Read with Elliot Flyer, Because it's more fun to read to a friend!

Read with Elliot, The Service Dog

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Department at Muskogee Public Library
Age Group:
Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Pick out your favorite library book or bring your favorite from home and practice reading to Elliot, who is the Youth Volunteer Corps service dog. Elliot is a fantastic listener and loves to listen to readers of all ages!

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Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Event Details:

Pick out your favorite library book or bring your favorite from home and practice reading to Elliot, who is the Youth Volunteer Corps service dog. Elliot is a fantastic listener and loves to listen to readers of all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

masks

Come & Go Activity All Day: Masks

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Stilwell Public Library
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Stop by any time during open hours and complete the activity of the day.

Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Stop by any time during open hours and complete the activity of the day.

Flyer Image. Text: Glow Painting!

Glow Painting

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bost Room at John F. Henderson Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Have the time of your life while painting in the dark with glow paint! Everything will be supplied by the library, but please wear clothes that can get dirty. You might get paint on them! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: John F. Henderson Public Library
Room: Bost Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have the time of your life while painting in the dark with glow paint! Everything will be supplied by the library, but please wear clothes that can get dirty. You might get paint on them! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Magic Banner

Beguiling Beaver Magic Show!

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Come see The Amazing, The Beguiling, The Magnificent Luke Beaver magic show! We are thrilled to have local magician Luke Beaver back this year for another breathtaking show. Come out and support a young artist honing his craft.

Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Reading Challenges, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Come see The Amazing, The Beguiling, The Magnificent Luke Beaver magic show! We are thrilled to have local magician Luke Beaver back this year for another breathtaking show. Come out and support a young artist honing his craft.

Mixed-up Family Art Night

Mixed-Up Family Art Night

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southeast Room at Muskogee Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Looking for a fun family night out?  For this event families will work together on a team to create an art creation out of a random assortment of materials.  WAIT!  Here comes the mixed-up part.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun family night out?  For this event families will work together on a team to create an art creation out of a random assortment of materials.  WAIT!  Here comes the mixed-up part.

pinnochio

Summer Movie: (9:30, 12:30, 3:30): Pinnochio

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Stilwell Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Beat the heat with an indoor movie start times are 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Popcorn provided.

Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Beat the heat with an indoor movie start times are 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Popcorn provided.

preschoolers in storytime

Kids Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Storytime for ages 3-5:

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

preschoolers in storytime

Story Time

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
John F. Henderson Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Family
Storytime for ages 3-5:

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Library Branch: John F. Henderson Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Prize Day Banner

Prize Day

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, History, & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Friendly Farms Mobile Petting Zoo

Friendly Farms Mobile Petting Zoo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Q.B. Boydstun Library
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

End of Summer Reading finale with Friendly Farms Mobile Petting Zoo! All ages welcome.

This program is brought to you by the Town of Fort Gibson.

Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

End of Summer Reading finale with Friendly Farms Mobile Petting Zoo! All ages welcome.

This program is brought to you by the Town of Fort Gibson.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

OKC Improv

OKC Improv

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Stilwell Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

A fun and unique way to boost their creativity, confidence, adaptability, quick-thinking, teamwork, and more

Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A fun and unique way to boost their creativity, confidence, adaptability, quick-thinking, teamwork, and more

Flyer Text: Lego Party

Lego Party!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kansas Meeting Room at Kansas Public Library
Program Type:
STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone

It's a Lego party! Join us for an hour of free build time, Lego themed challenges and activities, and snacks!

Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Room: Kansas Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

It's a Lego party! Join us for an hour of free build time, Lego themed challenges and activities, and snacks!

preschoolers in storytime

Story Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kansas Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Family
Storytime for ages 3-5:

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime introduces young children to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

role playing dice on a character sheet

Teen/YA D&D

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - A at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family

Adventuring through table top role playing games! Learn teamwork, strategy, and leadership while weaving an intricate and engaging story.

Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - A
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Adventuring through table top role playing games! Learn teamwork, strategy, and leadership while weaving an intricate and engaging story.

babies and toddlers in storytime

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Infant & Toddler Storytime, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Family
Storytime for ages 0-2:

Introduce your child to the joys and culture of reading in a fun and positive environment, including books, songs, and activities that are sure to inspire a love of reading. Ages 0...

Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Family
Program Type: Storytime, Infant & Toddler Storytime, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

Introduce your child to the joys and culture of reading in a fun and positive environment, including books, songs, and activities that are sure to inspire a love of reading. Ages 0-2.