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Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts 2024

Honoring Author Reyna Grande

2024-10-19 11:00:00 2024-10-19 12:00:00 America/Chicago Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts 2024 Join us in honoring American Book Award-winning novelist and memoirist Reyna Grande with the 2024 Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts. For all ages. Martin Regional Library

Saturday, October 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-19 11:00:00 2024-10-19 12:00:00 America/Chicago Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts 2024 Join us in honoring American Book Award-winning novelist and memoirist Reyna Grande with the 2024 Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts. For all ages. Martin Regional Library

Join us in honoring American Book Award-winning novelist and memoirist Reyna Grande with the 2024 Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts. For all ages.

Presented by the Hispanic Resource Center and the Tulsa Library Trust, the biennial award honors nationally prominent authors, poets or artists of Latinx descent whose work has significantly elevated and affirmed the voice of the Latinx community. Grande's books will be available for purchasing at the event. 

About Reyna Grande: 
Grande is the author of the bestselling memoirs The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home, where she shares her experiences before and after arriving in the United States from Mexico as an undocumented child immigrant. Her other notable works include the novels Across a Hundred Mountains, Dancing With Butterflies and A Ballad of Love and Glory, which is set during the Mexican-American War. Additionally, she co-edited the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival and New Beginnings, featuring stories by and about undocumented Americans. 

Martin Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Rebecca Howard
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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  • Wireless printing
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Spanish-speaking staff / Personal bilingüe
  • AWE Early Literacy Computer
  • Bike Locks
  • Recycling
  • Audio Induction Looping, Auditorium Access
  • Public Fax
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Upcoming events

Build A Reader Play Workshop
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Castle
Playing is learning! Join us for a fun play workshop for children ages 1-3 and their parents/caregivers, featuring Vivian Castillo to talk about early childhood.
Kids Read: Adventure Crew - Ready for an Adventure?
Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Castle
Join the Adventure Crew for a collaborative storytelling experience. Learn to create characters, understand game and story mechanics, develop special abilities and write your... more
Join the Adventure Crew for a collaborative storytelling experience. Learn to create characters, understand game and story mechanics, develop special abilities and write your own story. For ages 8-12.
Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual - Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. / Cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
Full Cup Book Club
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room
Join fellow readers for a discussion of Patrick Redden Keefe's award-winning true crime book "Say Nothing." Books are available for checkout at Martin Regional or download at... more
Join fellow readers for a discussion of Patrick Redden Keefe's award-winning true crime book "Say Nothing." Books are available for checkout at Martin Regional or download at www.tulsalibrary.org.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Tulsa Global District Neighborhood Kids' Costume Swap
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop off your clean, gently used costumes for children ages 0-12 from Oct. 1-9 at Martin Regional Library, then attend the swap to find a new-to-your-kid costume. Co-sponsored... more
Drop off your clean, gently used costumes for children ages 0-12 from Oct. 1-9 at Martin Regional Library, then attend the swap to find a new-to-your-kid costume. Co-sponsored by Tulsa Global District
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Craft Castle: Salt Painting
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Castle
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating colorful crystalized art using glue, salt and colored water. For elementary schoolers.
How To Make a Flyer: Introduction to Canva
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Do you need to make a flyer, card, simple handout or even a social media post, but don't know where to start? Join us for an introduction to Canva. For teens and adults.
Teen Volunteer Drop-In Hour - Horario de Voluntario para Adolescentes
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth ages 12-16 are welcome to drop by the Martin Regional Library to volunteer for service hours. No registration is required.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Dragon Eye Craft
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sculpt a dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye and air dry clay. For teens and adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual - Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. / Cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Anime Club / Club de Anime
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lecture Room
Join us as we discuss, watch and increase our overall knowledge of anime and manga. Light snacks are provided by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. For ages 12-18.
Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts 2024 - Honoring Author Reyna Grande
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Join us in honoring American Book Award-winning novelist and memoirist Reyna Grande with the 2024 Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts. For all ages.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Mon, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual - Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. / Cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Introduction to 3D Printing at the Library - Learn To Be a Maker
Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how this service works through the library. For tweens to adults.
Teen Volunteer Drop-In Hour - Horario de Voluntario para Adolescentes
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth ages 12-16 are welcome to drop by the Martin Regional Library to volunteer for service hours. No registration is required.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Mon, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Let's Make Catrina Book Characters! - ¡Dale vida a un personaje en forma de Catrina!
Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lecture Room
Let's continue the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Teens Read Month by making Catrina book characters. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. For teens and... more
Let's continue the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Teens Read Month by making Catrina book characters. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. For teens and tweens.
Ol' Jack's Lanterns: Pumpkin Carving and Decorating - REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Castle
Join us for some Halloween and Día de los Muertos pumpkin carving and decorating. Pumpkins, decorating supplies and carving tools are provided. Registration is recommended.... more
Join us for some Halloween and Día de los Muertos pumpkin carving and decorating. Pumpkins, decorating supplies and carving tools are provided. Registration is recommended. For tweens to adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual - Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. / Cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class - Presented by the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Institute
Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is... more
SAIL is a light intensity exercise class that incorporates aerobics, strength training and balance movements to improve overall health and prevent falls. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Workshop: Day of the Dead Sugar Skull - Sponsored by the Hispanic Resource Center
Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lecture Room
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating your own unique sugar skull. Registration is required. For all ages.
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