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: DIY Puffy Paint

All Day 9/1–9/30
Children
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to mix up some textured magic with Alchemist Academy on the Bookmobile! Young alchemists will explore the science of mixtures and evaporation as they whip up their own puffy paint using simple, shelf-stable ingredients.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Hello Fall! Harvest Coloring Fun

All Day 9/1–9/30
Everyone
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall aboard the Bookmobile with Hello Fall! Harvest Coloring Fun! This month’s coloring station features autumn leaves, apples, sunflowers, and all the cozy charm of the season.

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

Secrets of the Season: September Book Box Raffle

All Day 9/1–9/30
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Step into the shifting winds of fall with our Secrets of the Season: September Book Box Raffle!

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

Smells Like School Spirit Reads

All Day 9/1–9/30
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Class is back—but with a twist. Unwrap a preselected read packed with academic drama, high-stakes secrets, and schoolyard suspense. Each book comes with a themed treat to kick off the school year in thrilling style!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Starters: Loops & Learning

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Ready to dive into a fun and relaxing new hobby? Join us for Crochet for Starters: Loops & Learning, a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the basics of crochet.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Tykes Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Book Club, Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Each Wednesday Miss Sherri has Storyhour for Tykes.  She reads a different story each week and kids will enjoy a song and dance or other entertainment.  Come and join us!  She will also be using Sensory items.

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 "Adults" group

Maker Mornings

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the library for our monthly Maker Mornings for adults! Unleash your creativity in a welcoming atmosphere where you can explore various artistic mediums, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Time, Rooted in the Past: Discovering Your Family Tree

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

 Curious about where you come from? Rooted in the Past is your gateway to exploring family history using Ancestry.com Library Edition and other powerful genealogy tools.

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.