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Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature

Meet Author Kwame Alexander
2025-05-02 18:00:00 2025-05-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience. Hardesty Regional Library

Friday, May 02
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 18:00:00 2025-05-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Connor's Cove Children's Theater, Frossard Auditorium

Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience.

Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, producer and New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 books for all ages, from picture books to nonfiction for adults. His children’s book The Crossover received accolades including the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award, and is now an Emmy Award-winning Disney+ series created in partnership with Alexander’s production company Big Sea Entertainment.

The Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature gives formal recognition, on behalf of the Tulsa County community, to a nationally acclaimed author who has made a significant contribution to the field of literature for young adults. The award, presented by the Tulsa Library Trust, consists of a $10,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal book.

After the author presentation, Alexander will present awards to winners of Tulsa City-County Library's 2025 Young People's Creative Writing Contest and then sign books. Copies of his books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Fulton Street Books. 

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

Don't Stop the Movement: Groove, Move and Shake!
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Lunch & Learn With the Tulsa County Master Gardeners - Perennial Native Plants
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frossard Auditorium
Transform your garden with perennial native plants that thrive in our region. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Digital Lounge
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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 25, 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.
Movies in the Cove - "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" (PG)
Sat, Apr 26, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Conversation Circles in English - LOCATION: Oak Room
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Apr 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.
Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature - Meet Author Kwame Alexander
Fri, May 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater,Frossard Auditorium
Kwame Alexander will receive the 2025 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, speak about his life and works, and answer questions from the audience.
Movies in the Cove: "Turning Red" (PG)
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie (rated PG). No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.
Asian American Festival: LitWits' Book Club
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
Read "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee and then join us for a lively discussion. For adults.
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for Adventure
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lounge
Heroes needed! Join us for an evening of epic adventures and fearsome creatures in our next D&D campaign. For middle and high schoolers.
Banned Book Club - Celebrate Your FREEDOM to READ!
Mon, May 12, 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 "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. For adults.
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