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Child Abuse Prevention Month BLUE Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Family
Delaware County Library
Library Branch: Delaware County Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Family
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

The library is going 💙🇧​🇱​🇺​🇪​💙 for Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month! Help us raise awareness while the kids have some fun!

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. 

Craft Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everyone
Hulbert Community Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Where the Red Fern Grows - 2003 Film Screening

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Tahlequah Public Library
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Carnegie 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 showing of the 2003 version of "Where the Red Fern Grows."

Where the Red Fern Grows - 1974 Film Screening

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Tahlequah Public Library
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Carnegie 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 showing of the 1974 version of "Where the Red Fern Grows."

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. 

Muskogee Reading Rocks!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Muskogee Public Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Create colorful rocks showcasing your favorite story to hide around the city of Muskogee! Get creative, and convince a stranger to check out your favorite book!

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
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.

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. 

Chess Day at the Library

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Tahlequah Public Library
Library Branch: Tahlequah 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:

Stop by the library to play all different kinds of chess! 

Craft Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everyone
Hulbert Community Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

"StoryWalk" Stroll

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Family, Everyone
Muskogee Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: StoryWalk® at Honor Heights Park
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Event Details:

StoryWalk® combines family time, physical activity, and literacy in a fun, interactive walk in nature. Through this experience, we hope to encourage a lifelong love of reading, physical activity, and the great outdoors! The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Explore the StoryWalk Trail while enjoying a fun story sharing our excitement for Summer, "Canoe Days" By Gary Paulsen.  During this event, children can participate in a fishing craft and a children's book giveaway.  

Movie Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!

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. 

Youth Tree Identification Program

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone
Muskogee Public Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: StoryWalk® at Honor Heights Park
Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Event Details:

Youth will have the opportunity to meet Foresters with Oklahoma Forestry Services and learn how to identify trees of Oklahoma.  This Program will be presented at the Honor Heights Arboretum alongside the Muskogee Public Library StoryWalk.

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.

MPL Movie Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Muskogee Public Library
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Grant Foreman Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Join MPL for the 26th anniversary of the movie about the adventure of a lovable ogre, a wisecracking donkey, and a feisty princess in this hilarious twist on fairy tales!

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. 

Memorial 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)

Come & Go Activity All Day: Ojo de Dios

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.

Summer Reading Program: Rich Davis

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

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.

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
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.

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. 

Summer Reading Program: Cowboy "Buck" and Elizabeth

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

A lively and engaging performance featuring interactive musical comedy, dance, sing-alongs, and ventriloquism. This family-friendly show is crafted to bring out the child in everyone!

Summer Reading Program: Patsy Cline & Hank Williams Tribute

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Family
Muskogee Public Library
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth will transport us back in time with a lively tribute featuring some of your favorite hits by Patsy Cline and Hank Williams.