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2023 American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award

Honoring Stephen Graham Jones

2023-03-04 10:30:00 2023-03-04 11:30:00 America/Chicago 2023 American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award Bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones will receive the 2023 American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award. For all ages. Hardesty Regional Library

Saturday, March 04
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-03-04 10:30:00 2023-03-04 11:30:00 America/Chicago 2023 American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award Bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones will receive the 2023 American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award. For all ages. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Connor's Cove Children's Theater

Bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones will receive the 2023 American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award. For all ages.

Jones will speak about his life and works, and sign books. Copies of his work will be available for purchase.

Jones also is the Ivena Baldwin Professor of English and Professor of Distinction at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Consisting of a $10,000 cash prize, the award recognizes written contributions of outstanding American Indian authors, poets, journalists, film and stage scriptwriters. It is the first and only award given by a public library to honor an American Indian writer. Sponsored by the American Indian Resource Center, Tulsa Library Trust, and The Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation.

Hardesty Regional Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald

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

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

Thu, Nov 21, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Pecan Meeting Room
Celebrate your family traditions with a holiday recipe swap. Join the Genealogy Center in concocting a family recipe book by bringing a family recipe to share with other... more
Celebrate your family traditions with a holiday recipe swap. Join the Genealogy Center in concocting a family recipe book by bringing a family recipe to share with other participants. For adults.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Digital Lounge
Join the Hardesty Regional Library Anime Club to hang out, play games, make crafts and discuss all things anime and manga. All materials are provided. For middle and high... more
Join the Hardesty Regional Library Anime Club to hang out, play games, make crafts and discuss all things anime and manga. All materials are provided. For middle and high schoolers.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Fri, Nov 22, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of tabletop games in the children's area. Games are provided. For ages 4-12.

Sat, Nov 23, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.

Sun, Nov 24, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Mon, Nov 25, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Tue, Nov 26, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Tue, Nov 26, 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.

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Nov 27, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Nov 27, 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.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Sat, Nov 30, All day
A chill is in the air! Keep your favorite drink warm with a no-sew felt cup cozy. Kits are available while supplies last. For adults.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Mon, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Tue, Dec 03, 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Join fellow book enthusiasts to discuss "Three Holidays and a Wedding" by Uzma Jalaluddin.

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Fri, Dec 06, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Sat, Dec 07, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 10:20am
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Bring the whole family for this storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your... more
Bring the whole family for this storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Wear your comfy pj's and join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.

Sun, Dec 08, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Mon, Dec 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "White Noise" by Don DeLillo. For adults.

Tue, Dec 10, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Calling all heroes for an icy adventure! Join us for an evening of epic exploration and fearsome creatures in this winter-themed D&D one-shot campaign. For middle and high... more
Calling all heroes for an icy adventure! Join us for an evening of epic exploration and fearsome creatures in this winter-themed D&D one-shot campaign. For middle and high schoolers.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Tue, Dec 17, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Wed, Dec 18, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Thu, Dec 19, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a... more
Need a gift idea? Pick up a craft kit and make an embroidered portrait from an old family photograph to give as a thoughtful holiday surprise for someone or to keep as a meaningful memento.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.