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Summer Reading Program 2025

All Day 5/27 - 8/2
Eastern Oklahoma Library System (All Libraries)
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
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.

Stay & Make Crafts

Stay & Make Crafts

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at 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, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Stop at the library between 11:30am and 1:00pm to assemble some easy, DIY craft kits! All ages are welcome.

scrapbook

Create a Scrapbook

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Muldrow Public Library
Library Branch: Muldrow Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

This two hour class will be taught by Linda Copeland and Bethia Owens. All materials provided, except for your own personal photos and findings. 

Solar Ovens

Primary Solar Ovens

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Follansbee Room at Eufaula Memorial Library
Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: Follansbee Room
Age Group: Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Event Details:

Learn how to cook food using only the power of the sun and a pizza box! 

For ages 6-11

PAWS

PAWSitively Wild Animals

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
City Community Center at Eufaula Memorial Library
Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: City Community Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join us for a special guest, PAWSitively Wild Animals!

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
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
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
PAWS

PAWSitively Wild Animals

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
City Community Center at Eufaula Memorial Library
Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: City Community Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join us for a special guest, PAWSitively Wild Animals!

Teen Project Runway

Teen Project Runway

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Follansbee Room at Eufaula Memorial Library
Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: Follansbee Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Event Details:

Turn trash into Fashion with our Project Runway Workshop! 

For ages 12-18

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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
Event Details:

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

Come & Go Activity All Day: Legos

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
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.

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt-Downtown Stilwell

07/21/2025 @ 9:00am–07/25/2025 @ 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: 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.

Stay & Make Crafts

11:30am–1:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
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, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Stop at the library between 11:30am and 1:00pm to assemble some easy, DIY craft kits! All ages are welcome.

OKCI Improv Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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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, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a fun and interactive Improv Workshop with OKCI (Oklahoma City Improv)!

Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
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: 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!

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

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
Event Details:

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

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. 

Snakes 101 with Ranger Sierra

1:30pm–2:30pm
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
Event Details:

Ranger Sierra from Sequoyah State park will lead an informative and entertaining session about snakes and their habitats! (NO LIVE SNAKES WILL BE PRESENT)

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. 

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.

GRDA Hydro Display

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Kansas Public Library
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!

Origami

11:00am–12:00pm
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
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.  

Everyone Summer Reading Program - Friday Fun Day

9:00am–6:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Tahlequah Public Library
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!

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Children 0-5, Family
Kansas Public Library
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, The Service Dog

10:30am–12:00pm
Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
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.

Come & Go Activity All Day: Masks

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
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.

Glow Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
John F. Henderson Public Library
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.

Beguiling Beaver Magic Show!

2:30pm–3:30pm
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: 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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
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.

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

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
Event Details:

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

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. 

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. 

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
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: Lecture, History, & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming