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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

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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!

Preschool SRP Activity (Ages 0-5): Keychain Buddies

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Area at Stilwell Public Library

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Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children 0-5

Program Type: Storytime, Infant & Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime

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Join us for stories, songs, and activities.

Community Canvas Art - Summer Reading Program

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Rieger Memorial Library

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Library Branch: Rieger Memorial Library

Age Group: Everyone

Summer Reading Program: Funky Monkey Magic

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Carnegie Room at Tahlequah Public Library

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Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library

Room: Carnegie Room

Age Group: Children 6-11

DIY Slime

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bost Room at John F. Henderson Public Library

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Library Branch: John F. Henderson Public Library

Room: Bost Room

Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

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Your kids favorite program is returning. SLIME!

Funky Monkey Magic Show

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Q.B. Boydstun Library

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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

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This magic show is full of award winning, interactive magic with LOTS of audience interaction. It’s family friendly and will keep everybody laughing and scratching their heads at the same time! All ages welcome.

Alcohol Inks & Shrinky Dinks - SRP

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Hulbert Community Library

Registration Open

Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18

Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

Registration Required

Ft. Gibson Gardening Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room at Q.B. Boydstun Library

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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

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

Art Explorers: Polymer Clay Picasso Faces

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Grove Public Library

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Library Branch: Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children 6-11

Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

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Children ages 6-11 will get inspired by Picasso’s playful portraits! In this hands-on art explorers session, kids will shape and layer colorful polymer clay to create their own quirky, cubist-style faces.

S.T.E.A.M. for Kids!

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Q.B. Boydstun Library

Registration Open

Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Children 6-11

Program Type: STEM & Makerspace

Registration Required

Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M. = Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Math.

Join us for fun and educational activities for kids ages 5-11! Supplies are limited, so registration is required if you'd like to attend.

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Nature Mosaics; Using Air Dry Clay

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Muskogee Public Library

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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

Event Details:

Create a natural-looking mosaic using air-dry clay and a combination of supplies found in nature.

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 1st and pick up your sticker collection book and map of the participating local businesses. Collect all the stickers and bring the book to the library and receive your pins and other prizes.

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

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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

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)!

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

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

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

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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

Registration Open

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!

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.

Mixed-Up Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family

Muskogee Public Library

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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.

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

Friendly Farms Mobile Petting Zoo

11:00am - 12:00pm

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

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.

Bart Taylor, "Buckaroo Bart"

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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: Lecture, History, & Culture

Event Details:

Bart Taylor, also known as Buckaroo Bart, will talk about the significance of Will's life and character, highlighting his lasting influence on American history.

StoryWalk Celebration "If You Take a Mouse to School"

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, 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, Adults, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle

Event Details:

Our latest StoryWalk book, "If you take a mouse to school", celebrates the back to school season. Take a stroll along with your family and enjoy nature while reading.

Labor 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)

MALC 2025 International Literacy Day

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Family

Muskogee Public Library

Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library

Room: Grant Foreman Room

Age Group: Family

Event Details:

Muskogee Area Literacy Council invites you to join us for International Literacy Day!

Enjoy activities for the whole family and celebrate the power of literacy.

Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Outdoor Movie

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone

Muskogee Public Library

Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film

Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer with an outdoor movie, featuring a popular canine superhero, and snacks sponsored by Bravado Wireless. Bring a chair or blanket from home and enjoy the show underneath the stars.

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