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Found and Gentle

An In-Person Poetry Hour
2026-04-22 18:00:00 2026-04-22 19:00:00 America/Chicago Found and Gentle This program is in celebration of National Poetry Month. Guests are invited to use material provided to create poetry or art in a quiet and relaxed setting. Hardesty Regional Library

Wednesday, April 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 18:00:00 2026-04-22 19:00:00 America/Chicago Found and Gentle This program is in celebration of National Poetry Month. Guests are invited to use material provided to create poetry or art in a quiet and relaxed setting. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

2nd Floor Literacy Lab

This program is in celebration of National Poetry Month. Guests are invited to use material provided to create poetry or art in a quiet and relaxed setting.

April is National Poetry Month. Join us for a relaxed, in-person poetry hour using found text from books and magazines. This is a quiet, creative space for reflection and making at your own pace. You can write, cut out, black out or just sit. No writing experience is required, and you don't have to share.

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Kelly Bayles
Hours
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Mon, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 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

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Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Mar 23, 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: Family
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Mar 25, 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 - Vegetable Garden Planning for Success
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Research and planning are key to a healthy vegetable garden, helping you avoid pitfalls and enjoy your harvest. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Movies in the Cove: "Wicked: For Good"
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Mar 30, 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: Family
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
LitWits' Book Club - "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar
Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Read "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar and then join other book enthusiasts to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Gardening With Nature
Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Get out of Mother Nature's way and set your garden up to defend itself from pests and diseases. 
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Heroes needed! Join us for an afternoon of epic adventures and fearsome creatures in this exciting D&D campaign. For middle and high schoolers.
Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Bingo at Hardesty
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pecan Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting game of bingo! Enjoy prizes, fun and a little friendly competition. Registration is required. For adults.
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Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Movies in the Cove: "Elio"
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 06, 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: Sensory
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Does your child have difficulty sitting through storytime? If so, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be just what you are looking for! Registration is... more
Does your child have difficulty sitting through storytime? If so, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be just what you are looking for! Registration is required. For ages 2-10.
Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, 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: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Handmade at Hardesty: Felt Succulent Craft Kit
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Pick up a craft kit that includes all the supplies and instructions needed to make your own felt succulent. Available while supplies last. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 08, 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 - The Urban Prairie
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Find out how to learn from the Tallgrass Prairie to design a sustainable native ecosystem — right in the middle of town!
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
1-2-3 Play With Me Parent-Child Workshop Series
Fri, Apr 10, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Sensory
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Sensory Storytime focuses on learning with all five senses and is especially designed for children with a variety of learning styles or sensory integration challenges.... more
Sensory Storytime focuses on learning with all five senses and is especially designed for children with a variety of learning styles or sensory integration challenges. Registration is required.
Movies in the Cove: "Smurfs"
Sat, Apr 11, 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.
Genealogy Detectives - Genealogy Scrapbooking
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Bring copies of your family photos, learn simple photo preservation tips and create a beautiful scrapbook page to celebrate your family history. For all ages.
Handmade at Hardesty: Paint and Plant Party - Registration Required
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Literacy Lab
Learn the basics of caring for succulents while decorating a small terra-cotta pot with your own one-of-a-kind design. Then, choose a live succulent to plant inside and take... more
Learn the basics of caring for succulents while decorating a small terra-cotta pot with your own one-of-a-kind design. Then, choose a live succulent to plant inside and take home. For adults.
This event is full
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 13, 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: Family
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Banned Book Club - Celebrate Your FREEDOM To READ!
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Oak Meeting Room
Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto.... more
Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
Storytime at the Airport - Location: Tulsa International Airport, 7777 Airport Drive
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schwab Hall
Join the Hardesty Regional Library at the Tulsa International Airport for a spring-inspired storytime. For children of all ages.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Butterflies and Pollinators
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Learn how to create a haven for beneficial insects, letting the fauna help you care for the flora.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Game Lounge
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Digital Lounge
Discover a relaxed space where you can connect with friends, play exhilarating video games and unleash your creativity in a welcoming environment. For teens and tweens.
Movies in the Cove: "Transformers One"
Sat, Apr 18, 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.
OKLUG LEGO Skyscraper Build Challenge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join in the fun and put your engineering skills to the test! Build a skyscraper out of LEGO bricks in teams of two. Registration is required for each participating child. For... more
Join in the fun and put your engineering skills to the test! Build a skyscraper out of LEGO bricks in teams of two. Registration is required for each participating child. For first-sixth graders.
Culture Crafts: Ndebele Houses of South Africa
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate the art style of South Africa and Zimbabwe. Join us as we decorate mini make-and-take Ndeble-inspired houses. For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 20, 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: Family
Mon, Apr 20, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 22, 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.
Found and Gentle - An In-Person Poetry Hour
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Literacy Lab
This program is in celebration of National Poetry Month. Guests are invited to use material provided to create poetry or art in a quiet and relaxed setting.
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