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summer reading program

Summer Reading Program 2025

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

Science Museum Oklahoma

Science Museum Oklahoma: Creativity in Full Color

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Stilwell Public Library
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Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
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Capture the magic of transformation by turning a simple, single-color shape into a piece of art. Navigate an obstacle course filled with sensory challenges and imaginative play.

Junior Artists- Wrinkle Art

Junior Artists- Wrinkle Art

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Southeast Room at Muskogee Public Library
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Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Art, friends, and a time to be creative are all a part of this Summer Program to help "Color Our World."  This week's project focuses on Wrinkle Art.  

Better Together

Better Together

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eufaula Elementary School Gym at Eufaula Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: Eufaula Elementary School Gym
Age Group: Everyone
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Learn why working Together is always Better!

This event will be held at Eufaula Elementary School Gym, 1705 W. JM Bailey Hwy.

Art Explorers Abstract Art

Art Explorers: Abstract Art Squeegee Painting

Wednesday, June 18, 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 dive into abstract and pop art—discover the artists behind the movements, then create your own squeegee-painted canvas with a bold screen-printed message!

Space will be limited for this event. 

children doing crafts

SRP Art Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Hulbert Community Library
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Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children 0-5, Children 6-11
Registration Required
Color run

Color Run

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Rieger Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Rieger Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
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Join us for a color run! Get some exercise and color your world! 

Sponsored by Friends of Rieger Memorial Library

Sat June 21st from 9Am-11am

Haskell City Park 701 W Cedar

group throwing paper

Make Music Muskogee Presents: Make Music with Paper!

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast Room at Muskogee Public Library
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Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Southeast Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
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Celebrate the World Day of Music by joining Make Music Muskogee in making music using only paper! Fold, crumble, slice, or throw that paper - just watch out for paper cuts! All ages welcome.

Ceramic Castles

Ceramic Castles

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Q.B. Boydstun Library
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Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
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Ages 5-11 are invited to sign up to paint a ceramic castle bank! Supplies are limited, so registration is required.

adults practice dancing

Dance Contest

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Maurice Payne Meeting Room - Entire Room at 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: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
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Glow Circus

2:00pm–3:00pm
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

Juneteenth

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)

Teen/YA D&D

4:30pm–6:00pm
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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
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Adventuring through table top role playing games! Learn teamwork, strategy, and leadership while weaving an intricate and engaging story.

Dance Contest

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops

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.

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. 

Adult Pinterest Party!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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
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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!

Adult D&D

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Adventuring through table top role playing games! Learn teamwork, strategy, and leadership while weaving an intricate and engaging story.

PAWsitively Wild

12:00pm–1:00pm
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: Lecture, History, & Culture, Classes & Workshops
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PAWSitively Wild brings exotic animals to the library for a fun, hands-on show. Meet and learn about unique creatures while exploring wildlife, habitats, and conservation up close!

PAWsitively Wild

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Discussion Groups, Lecture, History, & Culture
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PAWSitively Wild brings exotic animals to the library for a fun, hands-on show. Meet and learn about unique creatures while exploring wildlife, habitats, and conservation up close!

Crafternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Family
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required

Art With Laura

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required

Teen/YA D&D

4:30pm–6:00pm
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.

Adult D&D

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.

SAIL

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.

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)

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

SAIL

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.

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.

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.

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. 

Adult D&D

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.

Comic Book Wallet

10:00am–11:00am
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

SAIL

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
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.