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Dolly Parton's Birthday Bash!

LOCATION: Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way
2025-01-18 14:00:00 2025-01-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Dolly Parton's Birthday Bash! Join us at the Gathering Place in the Williams Lodge as we celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Dolly's 79th birthday with songs, stories, cake and party favors! For all ages. Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way

Saturday, January 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-18 14:00:00 2025-01-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Dolly Parton's Birthday Bash! Join us at the Gathering Place in the Williams Lodge as we celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Dolly's 79th birthday with songs, stories, cake and party favors! For all ages. Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way

Join us at the Gathering Place in the Williams Lodge as we celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Dolly's 79th birthday with songs, stories, cake and party favors! For all ages.

The queen of country music (and early literacy advocate!) turns 79 this year. Join us at the Gathering Place as we celebrate Dolly's birthday with a Dolly-themed storytime, crafts, face painting and birthday cake!

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Enroll your child in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library today! Children enrolled in the Imagination Library will get a free, age-appropriate book every month until their 5th birthday. For more information, visit www.tulsalibrary.org/imagination-library. 

Please contact rebecca.harrison@tulsalibrary.org with questions. 

The Imagination Library of Tulsa City-County Library is paid for through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education and private funding through the Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa, an initiative of George Kaiser Family Foundation.

Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Buddy Ingalls
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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  • 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

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Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Dec 26, 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.
Tinker Saturday
Sat, Dec 28, 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.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Dec 30, 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.
D&D Proficiency Bonus: Campaign Finder
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
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Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Dec 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Craft Club: Macramé Key Chains
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Explore macramé by making some fun and simple key chains – perfect for beginners or macramé aficionados. Registration is required. For adults.
Job Lab: Résumé and Job Assistance
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.
Teen Lounge
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
We Are Oklahoma Book Discussion: "Red Dirt Women" - LOCATION: Welltown Brewing's Iglootown, 114 W. Archer St.
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join us at Welltown Brewing's Iglootown to discuss the book "Red Dirt Women" by Susan Kates and discover the fascinating lives of Oklahoma women in our own personal igloo! Registration is required.
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Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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.
Job Lab: Résumé and Job Assistance
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
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Teen Lounge
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Games in the Garden
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Voice of Confidence - Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety in the Workplace
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
PAWS for Reading
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Tinker Saturday
Sat, Jan 18, 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.
Dolly Parton's Birthday Bash! - LOCATION: Gathering Place, 2650 S. John Williams Way
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Williams Lodge
Join us at the Gathering Place in the Williams Lodge as we celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Dolly's 79th birthday with songs, stories, cake and party favors!... more
Join us at the Gathering Place in the Williams Lodge as we celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Dolly's 79th birthday with songs, stories, cake and party favors! For all ages.
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Learn more about America's largest civic-education program on U.S. foreign policy and global affairs, get connected with a group and pick up discussion materials. For adults.
Cancelled
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
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