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YA/Teen D&D

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Office Space at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18

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

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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. 

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Rich Davis

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

I will give a peek at my world of making pictures for children's books. I will also make a quick large drawing to music and then move everyone into unique art games that we will do together.

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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, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

I will give a peek at my world of making pictures for children's books. I will also make a quick large drawing to music and then move everyone into unique art games that we will do together.

older people sit in chairs and lift weights

SAIL

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Staying Active & Independent for Life (SAIL):

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active a...

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Classes & Workshops

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk or falls. The SAIL program was designed with these principals in mind. Each class includes warm-up, stretching, cardio, balance, and strengthening exercises, as well as a cool down period.

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Sensory Hour

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Sensory Hour provides a calm, low-stimulation environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Lights are dimmed, noise is reduced, and the space is designed for comfort and accessibility.

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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: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Sensory Hour provides a calm, low-stimulation environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Lights are dimmed, noise is reduced, and the space is designed for comfort and accessibility.

babies and toddlers in storytime

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 3, 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
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5
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...

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

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.

preschoolers in storytime

Kids Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 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. 

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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. 

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Adult D&D

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Office Space at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults
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.

older people sit in chairs and lift weights

SAIL

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Staying Active & Independent for Life (SAIL):

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active a...

View Details
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Classes & Workshops

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk or falls. The SAIL program was designed with these principals in mind. Each class includes warm-up, stretching, cardio, balance, and strengthening exercises, as well as a cool down period.

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Tai Chi

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Tai Chi:

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program that was designed to be used in community-based organizations. Accumulating evidence suggests that T...

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program that was designed to be used in community-based organizations. Accumulating evidence suggests that Tai Chi eight-form exercises are an effective means of improving balance, functional limitations, and muscle strength, which reduce the risk of falling.  

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Teen/YA D&D

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

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

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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.

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Movie Night

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone

Join us for a fun and relaxing movie night at the library! Enjoy a great film in a cozy setting with friends, family, or fellow movie lovers. Popcorn and good company are guaranteed—just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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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: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing movie night at the library! Enjoy a great film in a cozy setting with friends, family, or fellow movie lovers. Popcorn and good company are guaranteed—just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

babies and toddlers in storytime

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 10, 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
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5
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...

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

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.

preschoolers in storytime

Kids Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 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. 

View Details
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. 

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Adult D&D

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Office Space at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

View Details
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults
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.

older people doing tai chi

Tai Chi

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Tai Chi:

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program that was designed to be used in community-based organizations. Accumulating evidence suggests that T...

View Details
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program that was designed to be used in community-based organizations. Accumulating evidence suggests that Tai Chi eight-form exercises are an effective means of improving balance, functional limitations, and muscle strength, which reduce the risk of falling.  

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Book Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow book lovers for engaging discussions, new reads, and great company! Our monthly book club is open to readers of all backgrounds and interests.

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for engaging discussions, new reads, and great company! Our monthly book club is open to readers of all backgrounds and interests.

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Teen/YA D&D

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18

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

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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.

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Adult D&D

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Office Space at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults
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.

Juneteenth

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Delaware County Library, Eufaula Memorial Library, Grove Public Library, Hulbert Community Library, Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library, John F. Henderson Public Library, Kansas Public Library, Muldrow Public Library, Muskogee Public Library, Q.B. Boydstun Library, Rieger Memorial Library, Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, Stilwell Public Library, Tahlequah Public Library, Warner Public Library, Eastern Oklahoma Library System (All Libraries)
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Teen/YA D&D

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18

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

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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, June 24, 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
Age Group:
Children, Children 0-5
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...

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

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.

preschoolers in storytime

Kids Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 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. 

View Details
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. 

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Adult Pinterest Party!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and creative Adult Craft Party at the library! Unwind, socialize, and get hands-on with a guided craft project. All supplies are provided, and no experience is needed—just bring your creativity!

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Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative Adult Craft Party at the library! Unwind, socialize, and get hands-on with a guided craft project. All supplies are provided, and no experience is needed—just bring your creativity!

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Adult D&D

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Office Space at Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

View Details
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults
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.