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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt in the Gardens

1,000 Hours Outside™

2025-11-01 00:00:00 2025-11-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Outdoor Scavenger Hunt in the Gardens Get outside and find all of the famous book characters hiding in The Gardens at LaFortune Park. Participants will earn a small prize at the end, while supplies last. For all ages. Herman and Kate Kaiser Library

Saturday, November 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-11-01 00:00:00 2025-11-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Outdoor Scavenger Hunt in the Gardens Get outside and find all of the famous book characters hiding in The Gardens at LaFortune Park. Participants will earn a small prize at the end, while supplies last. For all ages. Herman and Kate Kaiser Library

Get outside and find all of the famous book characters hiding in The Gardens at LaFortune Park. Participants will earn a small prize at the end, while supplies last. For all ages.

For more information on the nationwide 1,000 Hours Outside™ program, visit www.1000hoursoutside.com. Trackers for 100 and 1,000 Hours will be available.

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Herman and Kate Kaiser Library

Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Barbie Benson

Hours
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Mon, Sep 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed

About the branch

Services

  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Spanish-speaking staff / Personal bilingüe
  • Book Club
  • Bike Locks
  • Public Fax
  • Family Place
  • Business Center

Upcoming events

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Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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.

Thu, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Time to get crafty! No expertise required. Snacks and supplies are provided. For elementary and middle schoolers.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Enter the Overworld and have a blast with different activities to celebrate the world of Minecraft. Dressing up is encouraged. For pre-K to high schoolers and caregivers.

Tue, Oct 07, All day
Pick a book from our display and grab a craft kit to take home. Learn more about World Space Week at www.worldspaceweek.org. For ages 5 and up.

Wed, Oct 08, All day
Pick a book from our display and grab a craft kit to take home. Learn more about World Space Week at www.worldspaceweek.org. For ages 5 and up.

Thu, Oct 09, All day
Pick a book from our display and grab a craft kit to take home. Learn more about World Space Week at www.worldspaceweek.org. For ages 5 and up.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Fri, Oct 10, All day
Pick a book from our display and grab a craft kit to take home. Learn more about World Space Week at www.worldspaceweek.org. For ages 5 and up.

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Writing on books? It's okay! Strike through the pages of gently used donated books. Brandish a permanent marker and write your own poems by the method of creative negation.... more
Writing on books? It's okay! Strike through the pages of gently used donated books. Brandish a permanent marker and write your own poems by the method of creative negation. Registration is required.

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Settle in as we discuss cozy mysteries from our collection and consume delicious snacks. For adults.

Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Wear your costume and join us for fun fall activities with Halloween vibes for the whole family.

Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Join librarians Mark and Barbie to discuss "American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good" by Colin Woodard. For adults.

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Playing is learning! Join us for a three-week play workshop series for parents and children ages 1-3. Class size is limited. Registration is required and is for all three weeks... more
Playing is learning! Join us for a three-week play workshop series for parents and children ages 1-3. Class size is limited. Registration is required and is for all three weeks of the series.

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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.

Thu, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Playing is learning! Join us for a three-week play workshop series for parents and children ages 1-3. Class size is limited. Registration is required and is for all three weeks... more
Playing is learning! Join us for a three-week play workshop series for parents and children ages 1-3. Class size is limited. Registration is required and is for all three weeks of the series.

Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Bring your little one in their costume for a special Halloween-themed storytime. We will trick-or-treat in the library afterward.

Sat, Nov 01, All day
Get outside and find all of the famous book characters hiding in The Gardens at LaFortune Park. Participants will earn a small prize at the end, while supplies last. For all ages.