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PAWS for Reading

2019-04-13 13:00:00 2019-04-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago PAWS for Reading Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Central Library

Saturday, April 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-13 13:00:00 2019-04-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago PAWS for Reading Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Central Library

Central Library

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust.

TAGS: | PAWS for Reading |

Central Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Buddy Ingalls

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

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

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.

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Join us for a fun morning of singing and dancing to help foster early literacy skills.

Mon, Apr 22, 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 23, 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 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Learn to create a beautiful, low-maintenance, water-efficient garden with xeriscaping and succulents. Bring your lunch and get tips from the experts on growing these resilient... more
Learn to create a beautiful, low-maintenance, water-efficient garden with xeriscaping and succulents. Bring your lunch and get tips from the experts on growing these resilient plants. For adults.

Tue, Apr 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.

Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join TCCL and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities to discuss one of the bizarre stories of Oklahoma's past – the 1954 Robbers Cave experiment in Gina Perry's "The Lost... more
Join TCCL and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities to discuss one of the bizarre stories of Oklahoma's past – the 1954 Robbers Cave experiment in Gina Perry's "The Lost Boys." For adults and teens.

Wed, Apr 24, 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 24, 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.

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young professionals can get tips on building their résumés, networking and dressing for their dream job.

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games (weather permitting). For ages 4-10.

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Join us as we learn how to price products based on what your product is worth and how much your customers can afford. Registration is required. For adults.