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 "Everyone" group

Passive Program

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

The library always has a coloring sheet out so while visiting help us finish our coloring sheet.  Sit down for a few minutes and rest and color.

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

Summer Reading Slays

07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 10:00am
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Sun’s out, secrets out. Dive into a summer full of jaw-dropping twists, seaside suspense, and vacation vibes gone wrong.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunbeam Family Services: Early Birds Program

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Civic Organizations, Community Information
Event Details:

Join us at our Early Bird Program, where we're all about helping little ones blossom! This program is designed to support the remarkable journey of child development, ensuring that children receive the best possible start.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Mother Goose & Me

1:30pm–2:30pm
Toddlers
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

"Mother Goose & Me" is an interactive program for children aged 3 and under. This program nurtures early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, songs, music, movement, and engaging activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting Connections

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

The public library's adult craft program is a haven for creativity. Participants, guided by skilled instructors, delve into diverse projects, fostering a sense of community and artistic expression.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Prime Time Fitness

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

The public library offers a dynamic senior fitness program, fostering health and community engagement. Tailored for seniors, it combines low-impact exercises, flexibility training, and social activities.

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.