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Banned Book Club

Celebrate your FREEDOM to READ!

2024-10-14 19:00:00 2024-10-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Club Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Monday, October 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-14 19:00:00 2024-10-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Club Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Frossard Auditorium

Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. For adults.

Register to receive book club updates, meeting reminders and access to monthly titles for checkout.

Find out more about book censorship by visiting the American Library Association's page on banned and challenged books: www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks.

Hardesty Regional Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald

Hours
Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Services

  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Bike Locks
  • Recycling
  • Audio Induction Looping, Auditorium Access
  • Public Fax
  • Family Place
  • Genealogy Center
  • FedEx Drop Box

Upcoming events

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. For adults.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Bring your lunch and get tips from the experts on how to maximize the curb appeal of your home. For adults.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.

Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Calling all heroes for a Halloween adventure! Beginners and experienced players alike are invited to join us for this one-shot campaign for middle and high schoolers.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us as the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble teaches us about their instruments while performing your favorite movie tunes. For all ages.

Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
We'll make fun DIY stickers, while supplies last. For ages 4-12.

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 22, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Tue, Oct 22, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
The Hardesty Regional Library Anime Club is hosting a Halloween Cosplay Party for middle and high schoolers, and you're invited!

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of tabletop games in the children's area. Games are provided. For ages 4-12.

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.

Sun, Oct 27, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Sun, Oct 27, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 28, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Mon, Oct 28, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 29, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Tue, Oct 29, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Fri, Nov 01, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a reading and discussion of the graphic novels "The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories" by Kate Ashwin and "Thunderous" by M.L. Smoker and Natalie... more
Join us for a reading and discussion of the graphic novels "The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories" by Kate Ashwin and "Thunderous" by M.L. Smoker and Natalie Peeterse. Ages 8-12.

Sat, Nov 02, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.

Sun, Nov 03, 12:00am - 10:59pm
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Mon, Nov 04, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 05, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Nov 06, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Join fellow book enthusiasts to discuss "Calling for a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Hokeah. For adults.

Thu, Nov 07, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us as our favorite local ghost hunter shares his ghost hunting tips, tricks and experiences. We'll also discuss how you can begin your own ghost hunting adventure! For... more
Join us as our favorite local ghost hunter shares his ghost hunting tips, tricks and experiences. We'll also discuss how you can begin your own ghost hunting adventure! For tweens to adults.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Fri, Nov 08, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pecan Meeting Room
Join us for bingo on the second Friday of each month. There will be prizes, fun and friendly competition! Registration is required. For adults.

Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Celebrate children’s literature with the 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator Sophie Blackall, the award-winning artistic genius behind "Finding Winnie" and "Hello Lighthouse."... more
Celebrate children’s literature with the 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator Sophie Blackall, the award-winning artistic genius behind "Finding Winnie" and "Hello Lighthouse." Book signing to follow.

Sat, Nov 09, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room,Oak Meeting Room
Join us for an action-packed day of games, including BattleTech, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Villainous and more, led by friendly community volunteers. For ages 13 and up.

Sun, Nov 10, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Tue, Nov 12, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Nov 13, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.