Summer Reading

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Summer Reading 2023 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 2023 Summer Reading theme, All Together Now : Todos Juntos Ahora – Kindness/Friendship/Unity (with artwork by Frank Morrison).

All 16 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

 

Free Admission to the Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens!

Read for Adventure - Free Tickets to the OKC Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Oklahoma Department of Libraries and local libraries have partnered with the OKC Zoo and OG&E on the Read for Adventure summer reading promotion. When a family checks out the book Juniper’s Butterfly Garden, they will receive a voucher redeemable for FREE admission to the Oklahoma City Zoo for four people (child, adult, or senior). The voucher is good through June 30, 2023.  Check out the book today for some extra fun this Summer!

 

Upcoming Events

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

Lil' Rascals Story Time

02/29/2024 @ 10:00am - 03/28/2024 @ 11:30am
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.  Parents/Guardians must remain with their children during the Story Time program. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take and Make for Adults

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This month's Take and Make will be a St. Patrick Day Shamrock Garland that you can use for decorating for St. Patrick's Day. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Take and Make for Children

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Take and Makes for the month of March will be a take home craft and a school project on building a Leprechaun Paper Doll . ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take and Make for Teens

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The teen Take and Make for the month of April will involve construction paper and the making of green clover. ...
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

10:00am - 10:30am
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room B
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi! ...
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Lil' Rascals Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  Storytime is a celebration of the power of stories, the joy of reading, and the importance of community. It's a place where imaginations take flight, and lifelong love for literature is nurtured. Whether you're a young bookworm, a parent, o...
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ms. Lisa and her Littles

10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw County Public Library
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
Event Details:
  Embark on a literary adventure at our Children's Story Program! Every week, young minds are captivated by enchanting tales, fostering a love for reading. Join us at the public library for magical stories, interactive activities, and the joy...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Exercise-Adults All Ages

10:00am - 11:00am
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:
This exercise is for adults of all ages.  So come on down to the library and join us for an hour of moving and shaking.  Nothing is too hard and some you can do in a chair,  Let's all get together and get to moving. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

DIY Eclipse T-Shirt

10:00am - 4:00pm
Mattie Terry Public Library
Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Patrons can bring in a plain black t-shirt and we will paint an eclipse on it for the 2024 solar eclipse!  ...

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.