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LitWits' Book Club: "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu

Asian American Festival
2026-05-06 18:30:00 2026-05-06 19:30:00 America/Chicago LitWits' Book Club: "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu Read "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Wednesday, May 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 18:30:00 2026-05-06 19:30:00 America/Chicago LitWits' Book Club: "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu Read "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Ash Meeting Room

Read "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.

LitWits' Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month and reads a variety of genres.

May 6 • Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

June 3 • Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

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
Kelly Bayles
Hours
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Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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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.
Registration is now closed
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Pretty Patio Pots
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Learn how to bring your outdoor living space to life with artfully designed planters for any growing conditions.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 23, 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: "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025)
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Apr 27, 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 27, 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 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: Toddlers
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 30, 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.
Bingo at Hardesty
Fri, May 01, 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.
This event is full
Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature - Featuring Ruta Sepetys
Fri, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys will receive the 2026 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about her life and works, answer questions and... more
New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys will receive the 2026 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about her life and works, answer questions and sign books. For all ages.
May the Fourth Be With You
Mon, May 04, All day
Get in the galactic groove and make your own mini light saber or CubeCraft character mini figure. Supplies are provided but are limited. For all ages.
LitWits' Book Club: "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu - Asian American Festival
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Read "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
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