Blackout Poetry

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden

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.

Movie Night: Come, We Fly!

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tandy Garden

Come to Central library and run amok, amok, amok! View a classic Halloween film, make your own witches brew (mocktail) and create a black flame candle of your own. Registration... more

Come to Central library and run amok, amok, amok! View a classic Halloween film, make your own witches brew (mocktail) and create a black flame candle of your own. Registration requested. For adults.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tandy Garden

Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games, weather permitting. For ages 4-10.

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 01, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 02, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

NaNoWriMo Write-In

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center

Kick off NaNoWriMo with an all-day write-in. We'll provide the snacks and all the coffee needed to keep your creative juices flowing. Registration is encouraged. For adults and... more

Kick off NaNoWriMo with an all-day write-in. We'll provide the snacks and all the coffee needed to keep your creative juices flowing. Registration is encouraged. For adults and teens.

Sun, Nov 03, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Books To Treasure Celebration

Mon, Nov 04, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden

Tulsa County 2nd graders are welcome to celebrate Books To Treasure. Those who did not receive a special library card at school can sign up for one and get a free book by... more

Tulsa County 2nd graders are welcome to celebrate Books To Treasure. Those who did not receive a special library card at school can sign up for one and get a free book by illustrator Sophie Blackall.

Books Sandwiched In: "Yellowface"

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Nov 04, 12:10pm - 12:50pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

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: Family

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 05, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Nov 06, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden

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.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Thu, Nov 07, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tandy Garden

Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the activities indoors to continue the fun! For ages 4-10.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 08, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 09, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sun, Nov 10, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 12, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Nov 13, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden

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.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Thu, Nov 14, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tandy Garden

Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the activities indoors to continue the fun! For ages 4-10.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Fri, Nov 15, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Fifth Annual Local Author Conference

Sat, Nov 16, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sat, Nov 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center

Are you a published author or do you aspire to be one? Join us for a morning of sessions covering topics relevant to writers. For adults and teens.

PAWS for Reading

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Tinker Saturday

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Maker Space

Experience the joy of tinkering in the Maker Space as a family. Explore cutting-edge tech, experiment with materials and create something unique you can take home.

Résumé Master Class: Build Your Path to Success

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

Learn how to write a résumé and cover letter that will get you noticed by potential employers. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

Local Author Book Fair

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Shop local for the holidays! Visit Central Library for our local author book sale and shop for an array of books written by Tulsa-area authors. Refreshments are provided. For... more

Shop local for the holidays! Visit Central Library for our local author book sale and shop for an array of books written by Tulsa-area authors. Refreshments are provided. For all ages.

Sun, Nov 17, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 18, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Music Monday

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Join us for a fun morning of singing and dancing to help foster early literacy skills. For toddlers and preschoolers.

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Simply Analytics 101

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

A representative from Simply Analytics will teach us all the features of this new database (including demographics, businesses, maps and more). Registration is required. For... more

A representative from Simply Analytics will teach us all the features of this new database (including demographics, businesses, maps and more). Registration is required. For adults.

Books Sandwiched In: "Secrets of the Sprakkar"

Mon, Nov 18, 12:10pm - 12:50pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 19, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Canva 101 for Entrepreneurs

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

Join us for a Global Entrepreneurship Week class and learn how to brand your business using Canva. Registration is required. For adults.

Wed, Nov 20, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden

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.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Thu, Nov 21, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tandy Garden

Join us after school for some outdoor fun and games. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the activities indoors to continue the fun! For ages 4-10.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Intellectual Property 101 With Kate Sullivan - Global Entrepreneurship Week

Fri, Nov 22, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Join us for a Global Entrepreneurship Week class about intellectual property and what you should know for your small business. For adults.

Sat, Nov 23, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Sun, Nov 24, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Mon, Nov 25, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Books Sandwiched In: "White Rose, Black Forest"

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Digital Literacy Lab (216)

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.

Mon, Nov 25, 12:10pm - 12:50pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 26, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

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.

Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Computer Lab (311)

Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.

Wed, Nov 27, All day

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more

Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden

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.

Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)

Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.

Cancelled

Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.