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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.

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Teen Clothing Swap
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Bring your clean, gently used clothing and accessories to swap them out for something more your style. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a brand-new backpack! For... more
Bring your clean, gently used clothing and accessories to swap them out for something more your style. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a brand-new backpack! For teens and tweens.
Banned Book Club - Celebrate Your FREEDOM To READ!
Mon, Aug 10, 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 "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Sep 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: Toddlers
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
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Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
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The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.
LitWits' Book Club
Wed, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Read "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Oak Meeting Room
Heroes needed! Join us for an afternoon of epic adventures and fearsome creatures in this exciting D&D campaign for middle and high schoolers.
Movies in the Cove: "The Parent Trap" (1998)
Sat, Sep 05, 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.
Junk Journaling
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Come craft, create and make something beautifully your own! For adults.
Culture Crafts: St. Brigid's Cross
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hardesty Children's Department
Celebrate Irish culture as we create a make-and-take St. Brigid's cross out of pipe cleaners. For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.
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