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Teen Lounge

2024-10-23 16:00:00 2024-10-23 18:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Lounge Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens. Central Library

Wednesday, October 23
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 16:00:00 2024-10-23 18:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Lounge Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens. Central Library

Central Library

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

TAGS: | Gaming | Drop In |

Central Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Buddy Ingalls

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

About the branch

Parking rates & details.

Services

  • Audio Induction Looping, Auditorium Access
  • AWE Early Literacy Computer
  • Bike Locks
  • Business Center
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Public Access Computers
  • Public Fax
  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing

Upcoming events

Sat, Nov 02, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Kick off NaNoWriMo with an all-day write-in. We'll provide the snacks and all the coffee needed to keep your creative juices flowing. Registration is encouraged. For adults and... more
Kick off NaNoWriMo with an all-day write-in. We'll provide the snacks and all the coffee needed to keep your creative juices flowing. Registration is encouraged. For adults and teens.

Sun, Nov 03, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
Tulsa County 2nd graders are welcome to celebrate Books To Treasure. Those who did not receive a special library card at school can sign up for one and get a free book by... more
Tulsa County 2nd graders are welcome to celebrate Books To Treasure. Those who did not receive a special library card at school can sign up for one and get a free book by illustrator Sophie Blackall.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Nov 04, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 05, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Nov 06, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Thu, Nov 07, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the activities indoors to continue the fun! For ages 4-10.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 08, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 09, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sun, Nov 10, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 12, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Nov 13, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Thu, Nov 14, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the activities indoors to continue the fun! For ages 4-10.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 15, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 16, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Are you a published author or do you aspire to be one? Join us for a morning of sessions covering topics relevant to writers. For adults and teens.

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Experience the joy of tinkering in the Maker Space as a family. Explore cutting-edge tech, experiment with materials and create something unique you can take home.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Learn how to write a résumé and cover letter that will get you noticed by potential employers. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Shop local for the holidays! Visit Central Library for our local author book sale and shop for an array of books written by Tulsa-area authors. Refreshments are provided. For... more
Shop local for the holidays! Visit Central Library for our local author book sale and shop for an array of books written by Tulsa-area authors. Refreshments are provided. For all ages.

Sun, Nov 17, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 18, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Join us for a fun morning of singing and dancing to help foster early literacy skills. For toddlers and preschoolers.

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
A representative from Simply Analytics will teach us all the features of this new database (including demographics, businesses, maps and more). Registration is required. For... more
A representative from Simply Analytics will teach us all the features of this new database (including demographics, businesses, maps and more). Registration is required. For adults.

Mon, Nov 18, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 19, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Join us for a Global Entrepreneurship Week class and learn how to brand your business using Canva. Registration is required. For adults.

Wed, Nov 20, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Thu, Nov 21, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tandy Garden
Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the activities indoors to continue the fun! For ages 4-10.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a Global Entrepreneurship Week class about intellectual property and what you should know for your small business. For adults.

Sat, Nov 23, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sun, Nov 24, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 25, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Nov 25, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 26, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Nov 27, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 30, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Dec 02, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
We will use yarn to make cute miniature winter hats that can be used as ornaments or decor during the chilly months. For adults.