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Middle Grade Book Club With Mr. Paul

For Aspiring Authors, Teachers and Professors
2023-02-13 17:00:00 2023-02-13 18:00:00 America/Chicago Middle Grade Book Club With Mr. Paul Join us to discuss the first half of "The Secret Starling" by Judith Eagle, a 2023 Children's Sequoyah Award nominee. We will discuss the second half of the book on Feb. 27. For middle schoolers. Hardesty Regional Library

Monday, February 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-13 17:00:00 2023-02-13 18:00:00 America/Chicago Middle Grade Book Club With Mr. Paul Join us to discuss the first half of "The Secret Starling" by Judith Eagle, a 2023 Children's Sequoyah Award nominee. We will discuss the second half of the book on Feb. 27. For middle schoolers. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Storytime Room

Join us to discuss the first half of "The Secret Starling" by Judith Eagle, a 2023 Children's Sequoyah Award nominee. We will discuss the second half of the book on Feb. 27. For middle schoolers.

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Kelly Bayles
Hours
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Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 01, 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/Stay and Play: Sensory
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maple Meeting 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.
This event is full
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, 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.
Lucky Diaz, Grammy/Emmy Award-Winning Author and Musician
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Grammy/Emmy Award-Winning Author and Musician
Tue, Jun 02, 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!
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
StoneLion Puppet Theatre Presents - "I'd Rather Be a Hummingbird" and Prairie Songs
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre for this puppet show in which Nigel the beaver learns he wants to be like a hummingbird and do the best he can no matter the size of the problem.... more
Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre for this puppet show in which Nigel the beaver learns he wants to be like a hummingbird and do the best he can no matter the size of the problem. For all ages.
LitWits' Book Club
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Read "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
StoneLion Puppet Theatre Presents - "I'd Rather Be a Hummingbird" and Prairie Songs
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre for this puppet show in which Nigel the beaver learns he wants to be like a hummingbird and do the best he can no matter the size of the problem.... more
Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre for this puppet show in which Nigel the beaver learns he wants to be like a hummingbird and do the best he can no matter the size of the problem. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 04, 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 04, 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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 05, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "The Good Dinosaur"
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Dinosaur Dance Party
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Join us for a dino-mite dance party to ring in the Summer Reading Program! Prehistoric party games and crafts galore, while supplies last. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Bubble Stage Show With Dustin Reudelhuber
Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
It's the craziest, most creative bubble show around! Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, it engages and delights audiences of all ages.
Bubble Stage Show With Dustin Reudelhuber
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
It's the craziest, most creative bubble show around! Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, it engages and delights audiences of all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 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 "Kindred" by Octavia E. Butler. For adults.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 10, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Pint-Size Polka With Mike Schneider
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Come and join us for an adventure through music, comedy and magic with polka. Fun for all ages!
Pint-Size Polka With Mike Schneider
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Come and join us for an adventure through music, comedy and magic with polka. Fun for all ages!
Watercolor Painting With Artist Candacee White
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Enjoy painting with high-quality watercolor paints and paper. Registration is required. For ages 10-18.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 11, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Hot Toast Music Company
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Hot Toast is music that celebrates childhood and encourages everyone to join in the magic of learning.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 12, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 13, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "The SpongeBob Movie"
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
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: Air-Dry Clay Magnets
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on crafting experience where you can unleash your creativity with air-dry clay! For adults.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 14, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 15, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Adopt a Pet Rock
Mon, Jun 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Digital Lounge
Unleash your creativity and transform ordinary rocks into your new best friend with paint, imagination and a rocking good time. All materials are provided. For middle and high... more
Unleash your creativity and transform ordinary rocks into your new best friend with paint, imagination and a rocking good time. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 17, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
How Candid Helps Nonprofits
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pecan Meeting Room
With comprehensive data and training, Candid equips nonprofits with the tools they need to thrive. Join us to discover more about Candid’s products and resources.... more
With comprehensive data and training, Candid equips nonprofits with the tools they need to thrive. Join us to discover more about Candid’s products and resources. Registration is required.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Poetry Club
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Literacy Lab
Join us for a relaxed poetry gathering and meet fellow poetry lovers. For adults.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 18, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "Dinosaur"
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 21, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Inspyral Circus Presents Dino-Light Circus
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Jeremy Philo of Inspyral Circus brings dinosaurs to life through this fantastic glow circus including a 5-foot-tall unicycle, juggling and more. For elementary schoolers.
Inspyral Circus Presents Dino-Light Circus
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jeremy Philo of Inspyral Circus brings dinosaurs to life through this fantastic glow circus including a 5-foot-tall unicycle, juggling and more. For elementary schoolers.
Coding With Scratch
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab
Interested in coding? Learn about Scratch, an online coding language designed for children and teens. Join us to draw, create games and more, all while learning to code!... more
Interested in coding? Learn about Scratch, an online coding language designed for children and teens. Join us to draw, create games and more, all while learning to code! Registration is required.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jun 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: Toddlers
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Dungeon Master Academy
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Aspiring Dungeons & Dragons DMs, join DnD MC's Wes Rose for an overview of everything you need to succeed! Registration is required. For ages 13-17.
Puzzlemania! - A Puzzle Competition
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Test your puzzle prowess! Teams of up to five players will race to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle the fastest. Registration is required and is limited to six teams. For... more
Test your puzzle prowess! Teams of up to five players will race to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle the fastest. Registration is required and is limited to six teams. For adults.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Unearth a Story
Fri, Jun 26, 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.
Dino Dig
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Calling all junior paleontologists! Get ready to dig, chip and brush away to excavate your own mini dinosaur. Tools and supplies provided. Registration required. For... more
Calling all junior paleontologists! Get ready to dig, chip and brush away to excavate your own mini dinosaur. Tools and supplies provided. Registration required. For kindergarten through third grade.
This event is full
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "Goat"
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Unearth a Story Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jun 28, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your prehistoric journey in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
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