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Banned Book Club: Celebrate Your FREEDOM to READ!
2024-08-12 19:00:00 2024-08-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Club: Celebrate Your FREEDOM to READ! Join us every second Monday of the month to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Monday, August 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-12 19:00:00 2024-08-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Club: Celebrate Your FREEDOM to READ! Join us every second Monday of the month to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Frossard Auditorium

Join us every second Monday of the month to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. For adults.

Register to receive book club updates, meeting reminders and access to monthly titles for checkout. Drop-ins are welcome!

Aug. 12 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sept. 9 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Oct. 14 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Find out more about book censorship by visiting the American Library Association's page on banned and challenged books: www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks.

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Spooky Blackout Poetry
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.
Cancelled
Hardesty Craft Club: Paper Strips Fall Art Kit
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Oct 30, 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.
Spooky Blackout Poetry
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Stop by Hardesty's children's area and create your own spooky poems using upcycled pages from various children's books. For ages 5-12.
Cancelled
Hardesty Craft Club: Paper Strips Fall Art Kit
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available... more
Decorate for the season with a fun and simple seasonal craft. Stop by our second floor Craft Corner to pick up a kit with the instructions and supplies. Kits are available while supplies last.
LEGO Club
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
The Hardesty Irregulars: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a reading and discussion of the graphic novels "The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories" by Kate Ashwin and "Thunderous" by M.L. Smoker and Natalie... more
Join us for a reading and discussion of the graphic novels "The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories" by Kate Ashwin and "Thunderous" by M.L. Smoker and Natalie Peeterse. Ages 8-12.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Sat, Nov 02, 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.
Movies in the Cove: "Despicable Me 4" (PG)
Sat, Nov 02, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Sun, Nov 03, 12:00am - 10:59pm
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Nov 06, 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.
LitWits' Book Club - "Calling for a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Hokeah
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Join fellow book enthusiasts to discuss "Calling for a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Hokeah. For adults.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
A November Haunt: S.P.O.OK. at the Library! - Presented by Sooner Paranormal of Oklahoma
Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us as our favorite local ghost hunter shares his ghost hunting tips, tricks and experiences. We'll also discuss how you can begin your own ghost hunting adventure! For... more
Join us as our favorite local ghost hunter shares his ghost hunting tips, tricks and experiences. We'll also discuss how you can begin your own ghost hunting adventure! For tweens to adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Nov 07, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Fri, Nov 08, 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.
Bingo at Hardesty
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pecan Meeting Room
Join us for bingo on the second Friday of each month. There will be prizes, fun and friendly competition! Registration is required. For adults.
PAWS for Reading
Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.
Books To Treasure: A Tulsa Tradition - Meet Sophie Blackall!
Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Celebrate children’s literature with the 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator Sophie Blackall, the award-winning artistic genius behind "Finding Winnie" and "Hello Lighthouse."... more
Celebrate children’s literature with the 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator Sophie Blackall, the award-winning artistic genius behind "Finding Winnie" and "Hello Lighthouse." Book signing to follow.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Sat, Nov 09, 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.
International Games Month: Ready for a Challenge? - Bring Your Best Strategy!
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room,Oak Meeting Room
Join us for an action-packed day of games, including BattleTech, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Villainous and more, led by friendly community volunteers. For ages 13 and up.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Sun, Nov 10, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Tue, Nov 12, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for Adventure
Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Heroes needed! Join us for an evening of epic adventures and fearsome creatures in this D&D one-shot campaign. For middle and high schoolers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Fri, Nov 15, 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.
1-2-3 Play With Me Parent-Child Workshop
Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:15am
Maple Meeting Room
Playing is learning! Join us for a play workshop for parents and children ages 1-3. Class size is limited. Registration is required.
Art After School: Autumn Tree Painting
Fri, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a fun art and craft activity, autumn tree painting, while supplies last. For ages 4-12.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Sat, Nov 16, 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.
Generations Celebration: Grow the Next Generation - LOCATION: Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave.
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Teaching Garden
Celebrate National Family Week at the Tulsa Garden Center! Bring the whole family for hourly storytimes, giveaways, crafts and to learn about local community partners and services.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Sun, Nov 17, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Genealogy Detectives: Recipe Swap
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.
Hardesty Anime Club
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Tabletop Games
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Movies in the Cove: "Inside Out 2" (PG)
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
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.
Hardesty Craft Club: Felt Cup Cozy Kit
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.
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