Meet American Historian H. W. Brands

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.

Games in the Garden

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.

Fifth Annual Local Author Conference

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.

PAWS for Reading

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.

Tinker Saturday

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.

Résumé Master Class: Build Your Path to Success

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.

Local Author Book Fair

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.

Music Monday

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.

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Simply Analytics 101

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.

Books Sandwiched In: "Secrets of the Sprakkar"

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.

Build A Reader Storytime: Family/ Stay and Play

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.

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Canva 101 for Entrepreneurs

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.

Games in the Garden

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.

Intellectual Property 101 With Kate Sullivan - Global Entrepreneurship Week

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.

Books Sandwiched In: "White Rose, Black Forest"

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.

Build A Reader Storytime: Family/ Stay and Play

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.

Books Sandwiched In: H. W. Brands Sampler

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.

Build A Reader Storytime: Family

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.

Craft Club: Mini Winter Hats

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.

Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 04, 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.

Laser-Cut Ornament

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Maker Space

Learn the basics of the Epilog laser and design your own ornament by choosing from a variety of premade shapes and designs to cut on wood. Registration is required. For adults.

Meet American Historian H. W. Brands - FREE Public Presentation and Book Signing

Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

First Floor

Meet H. W. Brands, recipient of the 2024 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award. He will talk about his life and writings, answer questions from the audience and sign books.

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Pajama Storytime!

Mon, Dec 09, 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 09, 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.

Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play - Pajama Storytime!

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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.

Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play - Pajama Storytime!

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.