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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!

Rich Davis

Drawing with Illustrator, Rich Davis

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Grove Public Library
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Library Branch: Grove Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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Join us for a special drawing program with children’s book illustrator Rich Davis, known for his playful characters and easy-to-follow drawing style.

Primary Tie Dye

Primary Tie-Dye

Tuesday, July 1, 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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Create a custom Tie-Dye towel perfect for your day at the beach! 

For ages 6-11

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. 

children doing crafts

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
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Summer Reading Program 2025

All Day 5/27–8/2
Children, Children 0-5, Children 6-11, Young Adult/ Teens 12-18, Adults, Family, Everyone
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!

School Age (5-11) SRP Activity: Mini Canvas for Art Show

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
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We will be painting mini canvases to enter in our mini art show.

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.

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: 
 

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)

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.

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
Event Details:

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.

Illustrate with Rich Davis

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Hulbert Community Library
Library Branch: Hulbert Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops

Ft. Gibson Gardening Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
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
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!

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

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

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

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: Creative Studio
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: 
 

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

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
Event Details:

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.

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.

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
Event Details:

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

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Kansas Public Library
Library Branch: Kansas Public Library
Room: Kansas Meeting 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 15th, from 5:00PM-7:00PM.

School Age (5-11) SRP Activity: Coil Pots

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

Art With Laura

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
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: Young Adult/ Teens 12-18
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required

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
Event Details:

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