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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
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

Movies in the Cove: "Moana 2" (PG)
Sat, May 31, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Jun 01, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 02, 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.
What if Puppets Presents Shiver Me Paintbrush
Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most pirate-y of all the pirates, on a musical, high-seas adventure!
What if Puppets Presents Shiver Me Paintbrush
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most pirate-y of all the pirates, on a musical, high-seas adventure!
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
What if Puppets Presents How To Snag a Sea Monster - Sponsored by OKM Music
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join What if Puppets for this fun show, sponsored by OKM Music. For all ages.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
Drawing With Rich Davis
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Author and illustrator Rich Davis will show us how to bring our imaginations and cartoon characters to life.
Drawing With Rich Davis
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Author and illustrator Rich Davis will show us how to bring our imaginations and cartoon characters to life.
LitWits' Book Club - Adult Summer Reading Program
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
In this program for book enthusiasts, we’ll discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. Read "Girl With a Pearl Earring" by Tracy... more
In this program for book enthusiasts, we’ll discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. Read "Girl With a Pearl Earring" by Tracy Chevalier. For adults.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is on the pulse of all things kids music and brings smart, crafty lyrics with irresistibly fresh pop beats!
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is on the pulse of all things kids music and brings smart, crafty lyrics with irresistibly fresh pop beats!
LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For ages 4-12.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "Harold and the Purple Crayon" (PG)
Sat, Jun 07, 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.
Food Literacy @ the Library: Ice Cream
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Beat the heat by making your own delicious homemade ice cream. Learn to use science and some simple ingredients to make a tasty treat. Registration is required. For adults.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 08, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Jun 08, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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 "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult. For adults.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For ages 4-12.
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for Adventure
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Heroes needed! Join us for an afternoon of epic adventures and fearsome creatures in our next D&D campaign. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Movies in the Cove: "Trolls Band Together" (PG)
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Tiny Art Show
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
A Moving Storytime With Katherine Battenberg
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Join Ms. Katherine as she weaves books, movement and music together, while children act out the stories and bring them to life. For ages 0-4.
A Moving Storytime With Katherine Battenberg
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Join Ms. Katherine as she weaves books, movement and music together, while children act out the stories and bring them to life. For ages 0-4.
Tiny Art Show
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Read the Rainbow
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:20am
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
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.
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "The Garfield Movie" (PG)
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Tiny Art Show
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Calling all teen artists, we’re taking submissions for a Tiny Art Show! Stop by and unleash your creativity. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
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