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Idea Box: Hip-Hop

2019-05-19 00:00:00 2019-05-19 23:59:00 America/Chicago Idea Box: Hip-Hop Explore the sounds of hip-hop by engaging with our turntable. While you're there, take a look at the art provided by Black Moon Collective and Clean Hands. Located on the first floor. Central Library

Sunday, May 19
All day

Add to Calendar 2019-05-19 00:00:00 2019-05-19 23:59:00 America/Chicago Idea Box: Hip-Hop Explore the sounds of hip-hop by engaging with our turntable. While you're there, take a look at the art provided by Black Moon Collective and Clean Hands. Located on the first floor. Central Library

Explore the sounds of hip-hop by engaging with our turntable. While you're there, take a look at the art provided by Black Moon Collective and Clean Hands. Located on the first floor.

We're bringing hip-hop into the library during the months of April and May. Join us for a poetry workshop with nationally renowned poet and author Quraysh Ali Lansana, a hip-hop dance class and more! We'll even have a hip-hop concert in the garden, an event for the whole family! Check the April and May event listings for more details.

Central Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Buddy Ingalls

Hours
Mon, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking rates & details.

Services

  • Audio Induction Looping, Auditorium Access
  • AWE Early Literacy Computer
  • Bike Locks
  • Business Center
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Public Access Computers
  • Public Fax
  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing

Upcoming events

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Learn how to make your garden a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. For adults.

Tue, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Enjoy an action-packed film with your friends at the library. Popcorn is provided. For teens.

Wed, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Wed, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Intergalactic Spaceport & Emporium
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For ages 12-17.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games (weather permitting). For elementary schoolers.

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
The African American Resource Center and Amplify Tulsa is hosting EmpowerHER: Reproductive Wellbeing, a program to celebrate women's overall health and well-being.

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Stop by for an orientation to use the Digital Literacy Lab. No registration required. For adults.

Fri, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Discover and explore the magical world of science in this unique and engaging science demonstration for ages 4-12.

Sat, Mar 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Join us for a class on exploring the different locations you can consider for your business. Registration is required. For adults.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tandy Garden
Grab your picnic basket and blanket and join us for a movie in our garden (weather permitting). For elementary and middle schoolers.

Mon, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Stop by for an orientation to use the Digital Literacy Lab. No registration required. For adults.

Mon, Mar 25, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Homegrown tomatoes are one of the best things about summer, but Oklahoma summers can be challenging. Bring your lunch and get tips from the experts on growing tasty tomatoes... more
Homegrown tomatoes are one of the best things about summer, but Oklahoma summers can be challenging. Bring your lunch and get tips from the experts on growing tasty tomatoes and other vegetables.  

Tue, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Wed, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Intergalactic Spaceport & Emporium
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For ages 12-17.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games (weather permitting). For elementary schoolers.

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Stop by for an orientation to use the Digital Literacy Lab. No registration required. For adults.

Sat, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Bring the whole family for this preschool storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities... more
Bring the whole family for this preschool storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children!

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
What are AI generated images? Are they art or something else? Should they be treated as a valid form of expression? There are no right or wrong answers at this teen... more
What are AI generated images? Are they art or something else? Should they be treated as a valid form of expression? There are no right or wrong answers at this teen workshop. Registration is required.

Sat, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
This public exhibition will display images generated by teens using Artificial Intelligence (AI) imaging software. For all ages.

Mon, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Stop by for an orientation to use the Digital Literacy Lab. No registration required. For adults.

Mon, Apr 01, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Love plants but struggle to keep them healthy? Then you'll love making a decorative potted succulent from felt. Registration is required. Materials are provided. For adults.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Bring your lunch and get tips from the experts at the Tulsa Master Gardeners on strategies for working with nature. For adults.

Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Wed, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For ages 12-17.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games (weather permitting). For ages 4-10.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Bring the whole family for this evening 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 evening storytime! There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for the older children.

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tandy Garden
Celebrate the solar eclipse with crafts and science projects. Eclipse glasses will be provided for use in the library during the event.

Mon, Apr 08, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Lab (311)
Join us for this workshop to learn how to effectively use PowerPoint for pitch presentations and more. For adults.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Learn how to have the best yard on the block! Experts from Tulsa Master Gardeners will answer all your questions about lawn care. For adults.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
This is a place for teens and tweens to learn and practice performance arts skills. No experience necessary. Clothing that allows for ease of movement is recommended.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For ages 12-17.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games (weather permitting). For ages 4-10.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Create a chain-reaction machine out of found and repurposed items. Enjoy STEAM fun for the whole family!

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Learn how to utilize the JobNow database with job search tools and career advice. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

Sat, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a critically acclaimed classic film. Coffee and cookies are provided. For adults.

Mon, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab (311)
This class will provide an overview of how to write a standard grant proposal to a foundation. For adults.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this book talk series. For adults.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Sunlight, rainfall, temperature, wind, storms — you can’t control the weather but you can learn how to help your plants survive it.

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For ages 12-17.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games (weather permitting). For ages 4-10.