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Asian American Festival: LitWits' Book Club
2025-05-07 18:30:00 2025-05-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Asian American Festival: LitWits' Book Club Read "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee and then join us for a lively discussion. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Wednesday, May 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 18:30:00 2025-05-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Asian American Festival: LitWits' Book Club Read "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee and then join us for a lively discussion. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Ash Meeting Room

Read "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee and then join us for a lively discussion. For adults.

LitWits' Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month and reads a variety of genres. In this monthly program for book enthusiasts, we’ll discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas.

Register to receive book club updates, meeting reminders and access to monthly titles for checkout. Drop-ins are welcome!

May 7 • Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

June 4 • Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

July 2 • Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Aug. 6 • The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Sept. 3 • Oil! by Upton Sinclair

Oct. 1 • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Nov. 5 • The Removed by Brandon Hobson

Dec. 3 • The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

To find out about book censorship, visit the American Library Association's page on banned and challenged books: www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks.

Books are available for checkout at Hardesty Regional Library or for download at www.tulsalibrary.org.

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)
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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

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.
Asian American Festival: LitWits' Book Club
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Read "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee and then join us for a lively discussion. For adults.
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for Adventure
Thu, May 08, 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.
Banned Book Club - Celebrate Your FREEDOM to READ!
Mon, May 12, 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 "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. For adults.
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