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Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature

Meet Author Kwame Alexander
2025-05-02 18:00:00 2025-05-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience. Hardesty Regional Library

Friday, May 02
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 18:00:00 2025-05-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Connor's Cove Children's Theater, Frossard Auditorium

Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience.

Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, producer and New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 books for all ages, from picture books to nonfiction for adults. His children’s book The Crossover received accolades including the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award, and is now an Emmy Award-winning Disney+ series created in partnership with Alexander’s production company Big Sea Entertainment.

The Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature gives formal recognition, on behalf of the Tulsa County community, to a nationally acclaimed author who has made a significant contribution to the field of literature for young adults. The award, presented by the Tulsa Library Trust, consists of a $10,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal book.

After the author presentation, Alexander will present awards to winners of Tulsa City-County Library's 2025 Young People's Creative Writing Contest and then sign books. Copies of his books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Fulton Street Books. 

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners  - Outdoor Hardscapes and Water Features
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Transform your outdoor space. Our expert-led class will teach the essential techniques to create beautiful hardscapes and water features. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
The Hardesty Irregulars: A Graphic Novel Book Club - "Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy" by Tui T. Sutherland
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a short reading and discussion of the graphic novel "Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy" by Tui T. Sutherland. For ages 8-12.
Movies in the Cove: "DC League of Super-Pets" (PG)
Sat, Apr 05, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Ash Room
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Irrigation and Xeriscape Gardening
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Learn to manage water efficiently in the garden through irrigation and drought-tolerant plants. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for Adventure
Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Heroes needed! Join us for an evening of epic adventures and fearsome creatures in our next D&D campaign. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
Bingo at Hardesty
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pecan Meeting Room
Join us for bingo! There will be prizes, fun and friendly competition. Registration is required. For adults.
PAWS for Reading
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
Food Literacy @ the Library: Hummus
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maple Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and tasty workshop as we learn how to make homemade hummus. Discover the simple ingredients and easy steps to create this delicious, healthy snack.... more
Join us for a fun and tasty workshop as we learn how to make homemade hummus. Discover the simple ingredients and easy steps to create this delicious, healthy snack. Registration is required.
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Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 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.
Banned Book Club - Celebrate Your FREEDOM to READ!
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Join us to discuss banned or challenged books in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann... more
Join us to discuss banned or challenged books in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Apr 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Oak Room
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 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.
Genealogy Oral History Workshop
Thu, Apr 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Join the Genealogy Resource Center as we welcome Sarah Milligan and Tracy Caine with Oklahoma State University's Oral History Research Project. Registration is required. For... more
Join the Genealogy Resource Center as we welcome Sarah Milligan and Tracy Caine with Oklahoma State University's Oral History Research Project. Registration is required. For adults and teens.
Earth Day Storytime - Tulsa International Airport, 7777 Airport Drive
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schwab Hall
Join the Hardesty Regional Library at the Tulsa Airport as we celebrate Earth Day with a recycling-inspired storytime for children of all ages.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Container Gardening for Vegetables
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Want to grow fresh, homegrown veggies? Container gardening is the perfect solution! Get tips to maximize your harvest of vegetables — including tomatoes. You may bring your... more
Want to grow fresh, homegrown veggies? Container gardening is the perfect solution! Get tips to maximize your harvest of vegetables — including tomatoes. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Apr 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.
1-2-3 Play With Me Parent-Child Workshop
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:15am
Maple Meeting Room
Playing is learning! Join us for a play workshop for parents and children ages 1-3. Class size is limited. Registration is required.
Art After School: Chalk the Walk
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Parking Lot
Join us in the northeast parking lot outside the Connor's Cove entrance to add chalk drawings and doodles on the sidewalk, while supplies last. Weather permitting. For ages 4-12.
Día: Threads and Stories – Peruvian Weaving and Yarn Crafts - Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day
Sat, Apr 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Explore a world of colorful Peruvian traditions in the children’s area by crafting your own woven bookmarks or mini llamas. For ages 3–10 and their families. Sponsored by... more
Explore a world of colorful Peruvian traditions in the children’s area by crafting your own woven bookmarks or mini llamas. For ages 3–10 and their families. Sponsored by the Hispanic Resource Center.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 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.
Digital Family Scrapbooking
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn to create digital memory books to preserve family stories using free online tools. Design your first pages and take home tips to complete your project. Space is limited.... more
Learn to create digital memory books to preserve family stories using free online tools. Design your first pages and take home tips to complete your project. Space is limited. Registration is required
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Apr 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Oak Room
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 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.
Don't Stop the Movement: Groove, Move and Shake!
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for an interactive program featuring music, dance and lots of fun. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Perennial Native Plants
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Transform your garden with perennial native plants that thrive in our region. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 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.
Hardesty Anime Club
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Digital Lounge
Hang out, play games, make crafts and discuss all things anime and manga. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Apr 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.
Tabletop Games
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun afternoon of tabletop games in the children's area. Games are provided. For ages 4-12.
Movies in the Cove - "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" (PG)
Sat, Apr 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Apr 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Oak Room
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 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.
Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature - Meet Author Kwame Alexander
Fri, May 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater,Frossard Auditorium
Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience.
Movies in the Cove: "Turning Red" (PG)
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie (rated PG). No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.
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