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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!

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
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Decorate a slap bracelet with markers, stickers, and more. 1 per child while supplies last.

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

Gardening Club July

Ft. Gibson Gardening Club

Tuesday, July 8, 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!

Junior Artists- Famous Painting Mashups

Junior Artists- Famous Painting Mashups

Wednesday, July 9, 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 Famous Painting Mashups.   

Bucket Hats

School Age (5-11) SRP Activity: Tie Dye Bucket Hats

Wednesday, July 9, 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, Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Music, Dance, & Film, Classes & Workshops
Rich Davis

Rich Davis- Cartoonist

Wednesday, July 9, 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: STEM & Makerspace
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Learn how to be a cartoonist from the master of cartoons himself, Rich Davis!

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

Pawsitively Wild Animals

Summer Reading Program: PAWsitively Wild Animals

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Muskogee Public Library
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Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Engage with Wild Animals, as PAWsitively Wild Animals brings the Zoo to the Library.  

Teen Flyer

Teen Salt Dough Sculptures

Thursday, July 10, 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
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
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Make a wonderful sculpture masterpiece in our Salt Dough Sculpture class.

For ages 12-18

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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.

Community Meeting: Seniorcises

10:00am–10:45am
Q.B. Boydstun Library
EOLS provides library meeting space as a community service. This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Low impact exercises designed to help seniors with balance and mobility.

Preschool SRP Activity (Ages 0-5): Butterfly Wings

10:00am–11:00am
Children 0-5
Stilwell Public Library
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.

Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Children 0-5
Rieger Memorial Library
Library Branch: Rieger Memorial Library
Age Group: Children 0-5
Program Type: Infant & Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime
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All ages are welcome to a fun, interactive, family literacy program. Build language skills while enjoying stories, songs, and crafts with a new theme each week. 

Join us on Fridays at 10:00 A.M. for a fun filled story time!

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children 0-5
Delaware County Library
Library Branch: Delaware County Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
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Storytime makes learning fun! Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music and other literacy-based activities. Join us every first Friday for Early Literacy Storytime!

Movers and Shakers

10:30am–11:30am
Children 0-5
Grove Public Library
Library Branch: Grove Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children 0-5
Program Type: Infant & Toddler Storytime
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Join us at the library for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving! Ages 0-5.

Tai Chi for Better Balance

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Registration Required
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Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program that was designed to be used in community-based organizations. Accumulating evidence suggests that Tai Chi eight-form exercises are an effective means of improving balance, functional limitations, and muscle strength, which reduce the risk of falling.  

Julie Klineline will guide participants through eight tai chi movements. Beginners are welcome!

Paintball Smash

11:00am–12:00pm
Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Muldrow Public Library
Library Branch: Muldrow Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

Nature Scavenger Hunt - SRP

11:30am–12:30pm
Everyone
Hulbert Community Library
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join Valerie from Greenleaf State Park as she guides us on a nature scavenger hunt, then make a special art project with your findings!

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.

Books 'n Banter Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Hulbert Community Library
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Reading Challenges
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Come join the fun. We talk about all sorts of books! What are you reading right now? If you're wanting to share, we'd love to hear about it. Second Fridays of each month at 12:30PM. See you soon!

STEM Lab: Weather Science

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Children 6-11
Grove Public Library
Library Branch: Grove Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 6-11
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace
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Calling all curious kids, ages 6-11! Join us at the library for a fun and interactive Weather Science STEM program. We'll explore what makes weather happen through hands-on experiments and exciting activities! 

Bart Taylor

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: Lecture, History, & Culture, Music, Dance, & Film

Green Country Behavioral Health Services

2:00pm–4:00pm
Muskogee Public Library
EOLS provides library meeting space as a community service. This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Muskogee Public Library
Room: Glass Room
Purpose of Meeting

Drop in and meet with Green Country Behavioral Health Services to discuss mental health services available to the community. 2-4 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11
Q.B. Boydstun Library
Library Branch: Q.B. Boydstun Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11
Event Details:

Join Valerie from Greenleaf State Park as she guides us on a nature scavenger hunt, then make a special art project with your findings!

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.

STEM: Escape from the Museum Marble Maze

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Muskogee Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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:

Escape from the Museum Marble Maze.  Are you risky enough to take on the challenge? 

Beginner Crochet & Crochet Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Muldrow Public Library
Library Branch: Muldrow Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming

Cherokee Cultural/Wellness Classes Ages 10+:

4:00pm–5:00pm
Stilwell Public Library
Library Branch: Stilwell Public Library
Room: Children's Area

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.

Art Show Award Ceremony

5:00pm–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
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
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Winners will be announced and prizes will presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group.

Adult Painting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Kansas Public Library
Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Room: Kansas Meeting 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 11th, from 5-7pm.

Come & Go Anime Club - Ages: 13+

All Day
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Tahlequah Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tahlequah Public Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
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Join us for our Come & Go Anime Club!

We'll be showing anime TV shows and movies all day, and we'll have anime-themed crafts to make!

Each month we will have a new theme!

Farmer's Market

9:00am–2:00pm
Rieger Memorial Library
Library Branch: Rieger Memorial Library

Tie Dye Party - Summer Reading Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Rieger Memorial Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rieger Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Registration Required
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Join us as we design cool tie dye fashion pieces that everyone can wear!   

Please register for this event, as supplies are limited! 

Bug Night!

8:30pm–9:30pm
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Kansas Public Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Family
Program Type: STEM & Makerspace, Lecture, History, & Culture
Registration Required
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Bug Night is back!!
Learn about the wonderful world of insects with this hands on experience. Tessa will be leading you through one of her favorite activities, catching and identifying insects.

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.