Summer Reading

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Summer Reading 2025 is here!

Summer Reading Adventures Await You and the Whole Family at Southeast Oklahoma Library System. Your local library is the place to be this summer! You will see activities, books, and programs that center around the 2025 Summer Reading theme, Color Our World.

All 17 libraries and our Bookmobile will be hosting a variety of activities during the summer, including educational programs, reading challenges, craft projects, story times, performances, and more.

 

Summer Reading Prevents the Summer Slide

For young people, Summer Reading is more than just fun. It actually helps prevent the summer learning slide. Children who do not read and do not continue learning during their summer vacations can lose two months of achievement and fall behind in school. Keeping young people reading and learning during their summer vacation is key to the future success of students.

To enhance your local Summer Reading program, here's some more resources that parents can use to help their children keep learning during their summer vacations:

How to Prevent Your Kids From Losing What They Learned in School During Summer Vacation

How to Beat the Summer Slide

Building Literacy Every Day

 

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Alchemist Academy: Chromatic Slime Lab

All Day 7/1–7/31
Children
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to mix up some magical mayhem with Alchemist Academy on the Bookmobile! In this colorful adventure, young alchemists will create their own vibrant slime while exploring the science of polymers, mixing, and color blending.

This event is in the "Children" group

Red, White & Blue Coloring Crew

All Day 7/1–7/31
Children
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate summer fun aboard the Bookmobile with our Red, White & Blue Coloring Crew! This month’s coloring station features patriotic scenes, fireworks, picnics, and all the sunny joys of July.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rock On Painting Party

All Day 7/1–7/31
Everyone
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint, decorate, and express yourself—one rock at a time! Whether you're creating inspiring messages, colorful designs, or tiny masterpieces, this all-ages art session is all about creativity and good vibes.

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

Grown Folks Coloring Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Feeling stressed? Worn out from sharing your coloring books with the kids? Come relax, sip some coffee, and enjoy the simple joy of coloring—no pressure, just fun. All supplies provided, just bring yourself!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Artful Gatherings - Peppermint Foot Soak

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this relaxing, hands-on program, you’ll learn how to create your own soothing peppermint foot soak using natural ingredients.

This event is in the "Children" group

Miss Cora Tutoring

9:00am–12:30pm
Children
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School, Games, Storytime, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Cora Ford will be offering the Tutor Connection during July and the library will be providing programs.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Tales will be for children aged birth to 5 years of age.  During this time, we will sing, play and read stories to help promote a love of reading and practice those gross and fine motor skills necessary for this age group to develop.&

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Exercise and Camaraderie

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Community Information, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Craft-Tech Connect-STEM

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

This week will be Shark Week.  Teens can construct an Aquarium using cups, gummies and poprocks.  You have to try this.  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

This program is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services & Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.