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Book Launch: "Calling for a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Hokeah

2023-09-23 15:00:00 2023-09-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago Book Launch: "Calling for a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Hokeah Join us for a conversation with Oscar Hokeah, author of "Calling for a Blanket Dance." In partnership with Fulton Street Books & Coffee. Zarrow Regional Library

Saturday, September 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 15:00:00 2023-09-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago Book Launch: "Calling for a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Hokeah Join us for a conversation with Oscar Hokeah, author of "Calling for a Blanket Dance." In partnership with Fulton Street Books & Coffee. Zarrow Regional Library

Zarrow Regional Library

South Meeting Room

Join us for a conversation with Oscar Hokeah, author of "Calling for a Blanket Dance." In partnership with Fulton Street Books & Coffee.

Oscar Hokeah is a citizen of Cherokee Nation and the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma from his mother's side and has Mexican heritage through his father. He holds an MA in English with a concentration in Native American Literature from the University of Oklahoma, as well as a BFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), with a minor in Indigenous Liberal Studies. He is a recipient of the Truman Capote Scholarship Award through IAIA and is also a winner of the Native Writer Award through the Taos Summer Writers Conference. His short stories have been published in South Dakota ReviewAmerican Short FictionYellow Medicine ReviewSurreal South and Red Ink Magazine. He works with Indian Child Welfare in Tahlequah. His debut, Calling for a Blanket Dance, is the winner of the PEN America/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the Reading the West Book Award for Debut Fiction, and a finalist for the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize/Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction.

Zarrow Regional Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Kelly Bayles

Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Services

  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Bike Locks
  • Skateboard stand
  • Public Fax

Upcoming events

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Create and build a LEGO adventure. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the imagination. All LEGOs must stay in the library. For all ages.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Celebrate the Imagination Library and Dolly Parton's birthday with songs, stories and party favors!

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Design and create a wooden box using a laser engraver. Registration is required.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room
Manifest your dreams for the new year by creating your own vision board. All supplies are provided.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us as we paint up a snowstorm. Create your own snowscape, snow pal or snowflakes with puffy paint. For all ages.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Bring your child to the library today to participate in a scavenger hunt, grab a take-and-make craft and receive a special sticker. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa... more
Bring your child to the library today to participate in a scavenger hunt, grab a take-and-make craft and receive a special sticker. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Meeting Room
Come churn and learn in this hands-on class. Make your own cinnamon butter from scratch and take home a tasty sample. Space is limited. Registration is required. For adults.
This event is full

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.

Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Meeting Room
Create your own beautiful, personalized felt envelope to hold your valentine card for that special someone!

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.