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Summer Reading Program/ Tommy Terrific (performer)

10:00am - 11:00am
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show is a unique blend of laugh-out-loud comedy coupled with sensational magic, all combined with an educational approach that is all about having fun with books. The show features Tommy as a big kid who shows up at your ...

S'mores and More!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Coal County Public Library
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.
Event Details:
Smores and More! Join Raina and the Coal County Library as guests get to make fire safe Smores to help celebrate Summer Reading, but also learning about fire safety. All Ages. ...

"Skippy" the International Storyteller

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Latimer County Public Library
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Josiah Q. Jackson (a.k.a. "Skippy") fascinates children with his high energy and creative interactive stories.  He builds stories and brings children on "stage" with him to create a dramatic performance!  Young actors receive on-stage theat...

Summer Reading Program/ Tommy Terrific (performer)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Our adventure begins with Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic. Tommy will at the Arkoma Elementary School performing his wacky magic.     This activity was supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Libra...

Family STEM - Balloon Hovercraft Experiment SRP

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Latimer County Public Library
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:
It's all-age STEM day. Come join us as we make a Balloon Hovercraft. What adventure will your Hovercraft go on?   ...

Summer Reading Presents "Skippy the Interactive Storyteller!"

1:00pm - 2:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Join us at S. Arch Thompson Auditorium across the street at 201 E Adams Ave in McAlester for a special performance by Josiah Q. Jackson (a.k.a "Skippy") Skippy fascinates children with his high energy and creative interactive stories. He builds stori...

Summer Reading Performer: Bart Taylor

10:00am - 11:00am
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Bart Taylor is the Will Rogers interpreter for the State of Oklahoma.  He provides outreach throughout the state educating all age groups about Will Rogers as a world citizen and how he used his fame and wit to bring people together.  He wi...

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Bookmobile Visit!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Picture this: a colorful vehicle adorned with shelves upon shelves of books, rolling into your neighborhood like a literary oasis. Meet the friendly faces behind the Visiting Bookmobile, eager to share tales of adventure, mystery, and wonder with rea...

Sewing Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Sewing Club is a program for anyone who wants to learn to sew or already knows how and wants to sew with others! In this class we work on planned projects but you can also bring your own projects to work on! Materials and equipment are provided but i...

Skippy! interactive Storytelling

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Patrick Lynch Public Library
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance

Storytime

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
Event Details:
Josiah Q Jackson (a.k.a “Skippy”) fascinates children with his high energy and creative stories. He builds stories and brings children on “stage” with him to create a dramatic performance! Young actors receive on stage theatre lessons while playing a...

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Chess for All Ages is for anyone who wants to play or to learn chess.  Those that have never played before are welcome.  Those that have played for years are welcome.  We also have GIANT CHESS that really brings the game to life. ...

Virtual Vacation (International Version!)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:
The adventures scheduled for this week of Summer Reading is "International" themed.  To take you on a trip around the world, we will be learning about different countries.  We are going to introduce you to some common phrases in different l...

Summer Reading Program/ Skippy (performer)

10:00am - 11:00am
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey with Skippy Interactive Storyteller.  With a sprinkle of imagination, Skippy brings tales to life.  Don't miss Skippy's high energy and interactive story time! His creativity and imagination will...

Summer Reading Program/ Skippy (performer)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey with Skippy Interactive Storyteller.  With a sprinkle of imagination, Skippy brings tales to life.  Don't miss Skippy's high energy and interactive story time! His creativity and imagination will...

Family STEM - DIY Oobleck SRP

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Latimer County Public Library
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:
It's family STEM day. Join us as we make our own Oobleck!   ...

History with Steve Adams

5:15pm - 5:45pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:
Join local historian Steve Adams every 3rd Monday of each month to hear amazing history about the city of McAlester!  ...

Family STEM - Construct a Paper Bridge

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Latimer County Public Library
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:
Children will work alone or in teams in this family STEM project to construct a paper bridge.  Who will build the strongest one?   ...

"Brown Bear" Family Art Night

3:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Arts & Crafts

Event Details:
Adventure Begins At Your Library! Join us for "Family Art Night" with special guest artist Jessica Huntley! Let's dive into the world of colors, textures, and imagination inspired by Carle's beloved book, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Br...

Smokey the Bear Program

10:00am - 11:00am
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:
This year will be Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday.  We are going to have a member of the Forestry Service here to do a presentation on the importance Smokey the Bear played in forestry and fire safety. ...

Wilderness Virtual Tour

5:30pm - 6:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us on a virtual tour! Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities through shared outdoor adventures so that all people can equitably experience the benefits of time spent in nature. Throu...

Sewing Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Sewing Club is a program for anyone who wants to learn to sew or already knows how and wants to sew with others! In this class we work on planned projects but you can also bring your own projects to work on! Materials and equipment are provided but i...

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Chess for All Ages is for anyone who wants to play or to learn chess.  Those that have never played before are welcome.  Those that have played for years are welcome.  We also have GIANT CHESS that really brings the game to life. ...

Summer Reading Program/ Book Mobile

11:00am - 1:00pm
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:
The SEOLS Book Mobile is coming to town!! You  will have a chance to look at the book mobile and even check out a book. What an exciting adventure!  ...