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Free Comic Book Day

Comics and Graphic Novels as Literacy Resources
2025-05-03 11:00:00 2025-05-03 12:30:00 America/Chicago Free Comic Book Day Learn how comics and graphic novels can help boost literacy skills for ANY reader! Martin Regional Library

Saturday, May 03
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 11:00:00 2025-05-03 12:30:00 America/Chicago Free Comic Book Day Learn how comics and graphic novels can help boost literacy skills for ANY reader! Martin Regional Library

Learn how comics and graphic novels can help boost literacy skills for ANY reader!

Join adult literacy tutors for a fun discussion about the merits of reading comics and graphic novels. Sarah Thrower, literacy assistant with the Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, will lead the discussion. Geared toward adult literacy tutors and parents of kids and teens, this presentation includes lots of reading recommendations, along with reasons why every reader can benefit from reading comics and graphic novels from the library. 

LOCATION: Conference Room

Martin Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

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Emily Archibald
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Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
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Storytime Castle
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. / Disfruta de cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
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Lecture Room
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Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lecture Room
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Kids Read: First Chapter - Kids Read: Primer capítulo
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Full Cup Book Club - "The Kaiju Preservation Society" by John Scalzi
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room
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Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
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Storytime Castle
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. / Disfruta de cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español.
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Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
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Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
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Fandom Club: Summer Edition - Zona Fandom
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Craft Castle: Dino-mite Summer! - Craft Castle: Verano Dino-mita!
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Castle
Join us at the Craft Castle this summer for a STEAM-oriented dinosaur themed make-and-take activity! Sponsored by the Hispanic Resource Center. For ages 4-12.
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Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Castle
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. We will read books, sing songs and talk about fun early literacy tips to try at home.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play - Build A Reader: Juegan Juntos
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
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