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Summer Reading Program 2025

All Day 5/27–8/2
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Eastern Oklahoma Library System (All Libraries)
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
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In 2025, we invite you to explore a vibrant journey of art and creativity, celebrating the countless ways it enhances our lives!

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Drawing with Illustrator Rich Davis

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Delaware County Library
Library Branch: Delaware County Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Pencils and Paper are provided in this interactive drawing program presented by children's illustrator, Rich Davis. Rich is a wonderful teacher and shows children tips and tricks to draw almost anything using just six little tricks. Join

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CD Sun Catchers

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Muldrow Public Library
Library Branch: Muldrow Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Drawing with Illustrator, Rich Davis

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Grove Public Library
Library Branch: Grove Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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Join us for a special drawing program with children’s book illustrator Rich Davis, known for his playful characters and easy-to-follow drawing style.

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This event is in the "Young Adult/ Teens 12-18" group

Emu Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Muldrow Public Library
Library Branch: Muldrow Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Children 0-5, Family
John F. Henderson Public Library
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. 

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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.

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School Age (5-11) SRP Activity: Mini Canvas for Art Show

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Children 6-11
Stilwell Public Library
Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
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We will be painting mini canvases to enter in our mini art show.

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Storytime with Maria

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Hulbert Community Library
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Come & Go Activity All Day: Pick-up Mini Canvas Paint Kits

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Stilwell Public Library
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
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If you are unable to come in for Adult Mini Canvas Painting (ages 18+) Tues, July 1 @ 10:00 am, School Age Mini Canvas Painting (Ages 4-11) Wed, July 2 @ 10:00 am, or Teen Mini Canvas Painting (Ages 12-17) Wed, July 2 @ 2:00 pm, but would still li

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Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Children 0-5
Eufaula Memorial Library
Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: Follansbee Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
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Creative story time with shared read-aloud and follow-up activity.

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Storytime!

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Children 0-5
Q.B. Boydstun Library
Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5
Program Type: Storytime, Preschool Storytime
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Introduce your child to the joys and culture of reading in a fun and positive environment! Storytime introduces children ages 0-4 to books, rhymes, music, and other literacy-based activities.

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Constellation String Art

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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Learn how to weave colorful string into beautiful creations inspired by the constellations. 

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
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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Come & Go Activity All Day: Slap Bracelets

9:00am–6:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Stilwell Public Library
Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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
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Lemon Picture Surprise

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Family
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Art Show and Voting

07/07/2025 @ 11:00am–07/10/2025 @ 6:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Stilwell Public Library
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
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Drop by the library to look at all the artwork submitted. Vote for your favorites in each age category. Tots 0-4, Children 5-11, Teens 12-17, Adults 18+

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Sensory Hour

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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
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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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Summer Movie: (9:30, 12:30, 3:30): Coco

9:30am–5:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Stilwell Public Library
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
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Beat the heat with an indoor movie start times are 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Popcorn provided.

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Illustrate with Rich Davis

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11
Q.B. Boydstun Library
Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11
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Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Robotics Demonstration

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Grove Public Library
Library Branch: Grove Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an exciting robotics demonstration with F.R.O.G. (FIRST Robotics Organization of Grove) Team 3160!

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This event is in the "Children 0-5" group

Toddler Time

11:30am–12:00pm
Children, Children 0-5
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.

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Kids Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children 0-5" group
This event is in the "Children 6-11" group
This event is in the "Young Adult/ Teens 12-18" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Glow Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Kansas Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Room: Kansas Meeting 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 Kansas, 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.

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This event is in the "Children 0-5" group
This event is in the "Children 6-11" group
This event is in the "Young Adult/ Teens 12-18" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Ft. Gibson Gardening Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Q.B. Boydstun Library
Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Room: Meeting 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, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Local Master Gardener Edie Cogdill leads simple, fun, and FREE gardening projects designed for all ages!