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Gaming Warriors

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Gaming Hour at the Library with Gaming Warriors, where fun, strategy, and creativity come together!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Odd Squad: Dino dirt/Jello cups

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Dig into discovery at this hands-on Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Lab! 🦴🦖 Teens will excavate “fossils” from dirt and Jello cups using real paleontology techniques, learning how scientists uncover and study clues from the past.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Trading Card Game Swap

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for Table Top gaming event featuring Magic: The Gathering! Bring your own deck and enjoy casual play with standard or commander formats. Beginners are welcome, so whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, come have fun with us.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Edible Wooly Mammoths

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

"I'm SO hungry I could eat a Mammoth!"
Today is the day! Lets get crafty and chocolatey when we combine both to construct our yummy chocolate mammoth.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Experimental Tuesday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Craft-Tech Connect Glam-o-saurus

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Miss Julie in glamorizing a dinosaur figurine during our Glam-O-Saurus Craft-Tech Connect program. You can dress them up, put makeup on them, add a bit of sparkling glitter, etc. How fun does that sound?!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story - Teen Tuesday : Shrinky Dinks

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Remember Shrinky Dinks? It's time to teach a new generation about this retro fun!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Unplugged

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tales to Tails

12:30pm–1:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Nazca Lines Workshop

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a taste-safe sensory experience designed for toddlers and babies.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Bone Detectives Lab

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Put on your detective hat and dig into the mystery! In this hands-on science program, tweens and teens will dissect real owl pellets to uncover the tiny bones hidden inside.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Paint a Dino

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Get creative and let your inner dino shine!
Paint a dino to take home or give to a friend.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Novel Notions Book Club For Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Our library book clubs consist of reading a variety of selected titles while engaging readers in quality literature discussion.

Join Gina for Novel Notions, a book club created just for teens! This month we’re diving into the thrilling world of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Dino Silhouettes

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Participants will discover different types of dinosaurs and the unique features that make each one special. After learning about their prehistoric favorites, kids will create a custom habitat scene on paper.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Checkmate-Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Games
Event Details:

The Library has started a Chess Club. Join our Chess Club and enjoy friendly matches, learn new strategies, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts of all skill levels.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story - STEM Studio: Digging Through the Deep Freeze

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bundle up and grab your tools-it's time to dig into the deep freeze! In this hands-on excavation program, participants will uncover prehistoric creatures trapped in "ice" and learn how fossils can be preserved by cold environments.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story-Unearth Ocean Treasures/ STEM

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a creative Summer Reading craft as we unearth treasures from the sea! Participants will shape air-dry clay into small keepsakes or decorative pieces and press real seashells into the clay to create beautiful ocean-inspired des

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Teen Craft Circle – Ancient Pinch Pots

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Craft Circle to explore the art of Ancient Greece with hands-on creativity! Participants will make their own ancient-style pinch pots.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Creative Chaos

10:00am–11:00am
Tweens, Teens
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at Creative Chaos and make your own dinosaur thaumatrope, a fun optical illusion craft that brings prehistoric creatures to life with a spin!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tabletop Gamers- BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Get ready for an afternoon of fast-paced fun, friendly competition, and awesome prizes at Teen BINGO Bash! Grab a card, listen for your numbers, and see if you can score a BINGO before your friends do.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth A Story: Dinosaur Eye Magnet

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Travel back in time and discover the world of dinosaurs in this exciting summer reading program! Kids will explore fascinating prehistoric creatures through books, games, crafts, and fun activities. From mighty T.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Pre-historic Bone Necklace

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Embrace your inner Early Human Ancestors and create a bone necklace to show off your pride, spirit, and status within your village.
Air Dry Clay
Paints
String

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unearth a Story: Dino Mural

3:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Teens will team up to design a bold wall mural featuring a striking dinosaur silhouette set against a vibrant sunset sky. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Unearth a Story - Family Fun Lab- Engineering A Dinosaur

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Dinosaurs are fascinating. Build your own and learn the basic concepts of engineering (like planning, construction, and review) with this STEM activity!