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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

Branch manager
Emily Archibald
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Books Sandwiched In: A Hernan Diaz Sampler
Mon, Dec 01, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Auditorium
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: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Really Basic Computer Class
Thu, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
This class is designed for new computer users who have little or no previous experience using computers, Windows, a mouse or the internet, and little or no knowledge of basic... more
This class is designed for new computer users who have little or no previous experience using computers, Windows, a mouse or the internet, and little or no knowledge of basic computer terms.
Full Cup Book Club: Reading Year Review
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room
Join fellow readers as we discuss some of our favorite reads of 2025 and our reading goals for 2026! Optionally, bring a treat to share and books to swap. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Dec 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
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
3D-Printed Lithophanes - Make Any Image a Memorable One
Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
We'll use 3D printing to make custom lithophane night-lights. Registration is required. For adults.
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Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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 Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us after storytime for games, toys and activities.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Build A Reader Storytime: Familia
Thu, Dec 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
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Introduction to 3D Printing at the Library - Learn To Be a Maker
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how this service works through the library. For tweens to adults.
Winter Paint and Sip
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
Create a wintry painting while sipping on some hot chocolate. Registration is required. For adults.
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Bilingual Holiday Movie - Películas Navideñas
Fri, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lecture Room
Join us to watch a holiday movie in Spanish with English subtitles. For elementary schoolers. Acompañenos para ver una película navideña en Español con subtítulos en Ingles.
Viaja x el mundo desde tu Biblioteca - Paris, Francia
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Auditorium
Puedes viajar por las calles de Paris desde tu biblioteca.
Bilingual Holiday Movie - Películas Navideñas
Mon, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lecture Room
Join us to watch a holiday movie in Spanish with English subtitles. For elementary schoolers. Acompañenos para ver una película navideña en Español con subtítulos en Ingles.
Bilingual Holiday Movie - Películas Navideñas
Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lecture Room
Join us to watch a holiday movie in Spanish with English subtitles. For elementary schoolers. Acompañenos para ver una película navideña en Español con subtítulos en Ingles.
Noon Year's Eve Party - Fiesta del Año Nuevo
Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm
For the young and young at heart, celebrate the New Year at a reasonable hour: noon! // Para que los jóvenes y los jóvenes de corazón celebren el año nuevo al mediodía.
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