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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!

Junior Artists- Planetary Marble Painting

Junior Artists- Planetary Marble Painting

Wednesday, July 2, 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 Planetary Marble Painting.   

Hooplahoma

Hooplahoma

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
City Community Center at Eufaula Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: City Community Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
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Check out the amazing hoop tricks this Oklahoma girl can do!

The event will be held at the Eufaula Community Center, 121 High St.

Mini Canvas

Come & Go Activity All Day: Pick-up Mini Canvas Paint Kits

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Stilwell Public Library
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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

Teen Reverse Tie-Dye

Teen Reverse Tie-Dye

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Follansbee Room at Eufaula Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: Follansbee Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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Create a custom reverse tie-dye towel for your beach day! 

For ages 12-18

Constellation String Art

Constellation String Art

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast Room at Muskogee Public Library
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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. 

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S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Activity

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Hulbert Community Library
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Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
Registration Required
slap bracelets

Come & Go Activity All Day: Slap Bracelets

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Children's Area at Stilwell Public Library
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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
Illustrate with Rich Davis

Illustrate with Rich Davis

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
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Give your kids a unique drawing experience exploring their creativity with this interactive program! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Primary Salt Dough

Primary Salt Dough Sculptures

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Follansbee Room at Eufaula Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Eufaula Memorial Library
Room: Follansbee Room
Age Group: Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
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Make a masterpiece sculpture in our salt-dough sculpture class.

For ages 6-11

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Computer Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
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A hands-on class for those seeking to learn basic computer skills like: 
 

Bart Taylor: Will Rogers Interpreter and Trick Roper

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Hulbert Community Library
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture, Classes & Workshops
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Join author and Will Rogers interpreter, Bart Taylor, as he shares his love of the "Cherokee Kid" and teaches us a few roping tricks, as well!

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.

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

Writing Club-Ages 8-15

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Stilwell Public Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
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Spend 8 weeks writing your own book. Each participant will write, edit, and illustrate their book. At the end of the summer, they will be able to share their books at the author meet and greet at the library.

Basket Weaving

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
John F. Henderson Public Library
Library Branch: John F. Henderson Public Library
Room: Bost Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
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Come and enjoy a basket weaving class taught by the mother-and-daughter UKB Tradition Keeper duo, Marcella and Tanisa Foreman. Learn how to start and finish your very own Cherokee basket. 

Tuesday, July 22nd, from 4:30PM-6:30PM.

School Age (5-11) SRP Activity: Poké Ball Squishy

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

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

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.

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Tahlequah Public Library
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Rawls Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Classes & Workshops
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The group aims to provide support to those who provide long-term care for loved ones.

Color Me Brightly: Beating the Blues Painting Class by Dr Goodwin

5:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Tahlequah Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
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You've wanted to paint for years, right? 

Computer Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
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A hands-on class for those seeking to learn basic computer skills like: 
 

Adult Painting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
John F. Henderson Public Library
Library Branch: John F. Henderson Public Library
Room: Bost Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
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Haley Armbrister will be leading a few acrylic workshops for adults this summer! These programs are free to attend, but space is limited, so call us today to RSVP. This is our second class, on Friday July 24th, from 4-6pm.

Color Me Brightly: Beating the Blues Painting Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Delaware County Library
Library Branch: Delaware County Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
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A wellness focused painting class on canvas with Dr Goodwin
 

Writing Club-Ages 8-15-Author Meet and Greet

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Stilwell Public Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
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Spend 8 weeks writing your own book. Each participant will write, edit, and illustrate their book. At the end of the summer, they will be able to share their books at the author meet and greet at the library.

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!

School Age (5-11) SRP Activity: Sock Puppets

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

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Tahlequah Public Library
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Rawls Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The group aims to provide support to those who provide long-term care for loved ones.

Computer Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A hands-on class for those seeking to learn basic computer skills like: 
 

SAIL

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

SAIL

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

Computer Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Library Branch: Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library
Room: Office Space
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A hands-on class for those seeking to learn basic computer skills like: 
 

Adult GED Classes

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Delaware County Library
Library Branch: Delaware County Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
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Free Classes

Individual Tutoring
Group Instruction
Peer Group Teaching
Online Classes
Reading
Math
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Contact Gail Sperry - Jay Adult Educational Center 918-253-4596

SAIL

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