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Banned Book Club

Celebrate your FREEDOM to READ!

2025-03-10 19:00:00 2025-03-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Club Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "We Need To Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Monday, March 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 19:00:00 2025-03-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago Banned Book Club Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "We Need To Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. For adults. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Frossard Auditorium

Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "We Need To Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. For adults.

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

March 10 - We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

April 14 - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows

May 12 - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

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
We're closed Monday February 17 due to Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(Presidents' Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 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

LEGO Club
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Cancelled
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
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.
1-2-3 Play With Me Parent-Child Workshop Series
Fri, Feb 21, 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: Lovebirds
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun art and craft activity, lovebird making, while supplies last. For ages 4-12.
Movies in the Cove: "The Wild Robot" (PG)
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Feb 24, 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: Babies
Tue, Feb 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Ash Room
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other adult English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Don't Stop the Movement: Ballet!
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:20am
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for an interactive program featuring music, dance and lots of fun. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Hardesty Anime Club
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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.
Tabletop Games
Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun afternoon of tabletop games in the children's area. Games are provided. For ages 4-12.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Mar 03, 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: Babies
Tue, Mar 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Ash Room
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Mar 05, 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
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ash Meeting Room
In this monthly program for book enthusiasts, we’ll discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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.
Seedling Symphony
Fri, Mar 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Seedling Symphony raises the level of music beyond nursery rhymes to expose children ages 0-8 to music using string instruments, violin, viola and cello, in a fun, interactive,... more
Seedling Symphony raises the level of music beyond nursery rhymes to expose children ages 0-8 to music using string instruments, violin, viola and cello, in a fun, interactive, live performance.
The Hardesty Irregulars: A Graphic Novel Book Club - "Big Nate: From the Top" by Lincoln Peirce
Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a short reading and discussion of the graphic novel "Big Nate: From the Top" (Volume 1) by Lincoln Peirce. For ages 8-12.
Movies in the Cove: "The Little Mermaid" (2023, PG)
Sat, Mar 08, 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Banned Book Club - Celebrate your FREEDOM to READ!
Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "We Need To Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Ash Room
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
LEGO Club
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for Adventure
Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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.
Bingo at Hardesty
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pecan Meeting Room
Join us for bingo! There will be prizes, fun and friendly competition. Registration is required. For adults.
This event is full
PAWS for Reading
Fri, Mar 14, 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.
Saturday Build A Reader Storytime: Sensory
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Maple Meeting Room
Sensory Storytime focuses on learning with all five senses and is especially designed for children with a variety of learning styles or sensory integration challenges.... more
Sensory Storytime focuses on learning with all five senses and is especially designed for children with a variety of learning styles or sensory integration challenges. Registration is required.
Tech Demo: 3D Printer
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab
Learn about 3D printing at the Library. See the printer in action, ask questions and learn how to request your own 3D prints. For adults and teens.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Mar 17, 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: Babies
Tue, Mar 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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Ash Room
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed... more
Join Fatima Zehra, English language learning specialist with TCCL's Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, and other English language learners for a fun and relaxed conversation class. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
Tulsa Opera: Raise Your Voice Tour - Stop, Bully!
Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
The Tulsa Opera is visiting TCCL for spring break! Enjoy storytelling with exciting singing, beautiful costumes and scenery. For kindergartners through third graders.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Beneficial Insects
Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Don’t kill the good guys! Learn from the experts about attracting and supporting the natural helpers that keep your garden thriving. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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.
Art After School: Friendship Bracelets
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
We'll make friendship bracelets. Supplies are provided but are limited. For ages 4-12.
Genetic Genealogy Workshop With Kate Penney Howard - Registration Required
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Join professional genealogist Kate Penney Howard for two presentations on using DNA for genetic genealogy research. Learn how to apply these techniques in your own genealogical... more
Join professional genealogist Kate Penney Howard for two presentations on using DNA for genetic genealogy research. Learn how to apply these techniques in your own genealogical research.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 9:00am
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