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American Indian Festival of Words

2019-03-02 11:30:00 2019-03-02 14:30:00 America/Chicago American Indian Festival of Words Share the history and traditions of North America's native people. The free festival celebrates the contributions of American Indians through enlightening family programs. Hardesty Regional Library

Saturday, March 02
11:30am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-03-02 11:30:00 2019-03-02 14:30:00 America/Chicago American Indian Festival of Words Share the history and traditions of North America's native people. The free festival celebrates the contributions of American Indians through enlightening family programs. Hardesty Regional Library

Share the history and traditions of North America's native people. The free festival celebrates the contributions of American Indians through enlightening family programs.

The highlight of the festival is the Festival of Words American Indian Writers Award presentation. Laura Tohe, poet, writer, librettist, scholar of indigenous American literature and Navajo Nation poet laureate, will receive the award at 10:30 a.m. The festival also features native culture make-and-take crafts and demonstrations, performance by the Otoe singers, traditional American Indian dance exhibition, plus the Fifth Annual Preserving Our Tribal Languages Forum. Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library's American Indian Resource Center, Tulsa Library Trust, The Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, Dr. Frank and Mary Shaw, Friends of the Helmerich Library, Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission, Tulsa Indian Community Foundation, and Visions and Voices. 

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

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Upcoming events

Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
Tinkercad Challenge: Create a Bag Tag
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab
Bring your imagination to life. Learn to use Tinkercad, a free online 3D design tool, to customize your own bag tag for our 3D printer. Space is limited. Registration is... more
Bring your imagination to life. Learn to use Tinkercad, a free online 3D design tool, to customize your own bag tag for our 3D printer. Space is limited. Registration is required. For ages 12-18.
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Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Tommy Terrific: The Magic of Art
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
With the help of his Magical Guidebook, Tommy and the kids perform magic representing different mediums of art, from pencil and paints to crayons and clay.
Tommy Terrific: The Magic of Art
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
With the help of his Magical Guidebook, Tommy and the kids perform magic representing different mediums of art, from pencil and paints to crayons and clay.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.
Comedian Leon the Jokester: Comedy Zone for Teens
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Do you think you’re funny? Join us for an intro to comedy. Learn how to write jokes and build self-confidence. For teens and tweens.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For ages 4-12.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Family History Month: "Nations Remembered" - Book Discussion and Dawes Rolls Presentation
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Join Rebecca McWilliams, Oklahoma history librarian, and Aaron Pope, Genealogy Resource Center coordinator, for an engaging look at the rich heritage and history of... more
Join Rebecca McWilliams, Oklahoma history librarian, and Aaron Pope, Genealogy Resource Center coordinator, for an engaging look at the rich heritage and history of Oklahoma’s Five Tribes.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Read the Rainbow
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:20am
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Movies in the Cove: "Dog Man" (PG)
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.
Family History Month: Beginning Genealogy
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Looking to embark on your genealogy journey? Join us for a presentation on beginning genealogy methods and how to start your family history research. Registration is required.... more
Looking to embark on your genealogy journey? Join us for a presentation on beginning genealogy methods and how to start your family history research. Registration is required. For teens and adults.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jul 20, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.
Family History Month: Family Memory Box
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maple Meeting Room
Collect your family memories in a memory box. Decorate small boxes for keeping your family mementos and photos. Boxes and crafting supplies are provided. For elementary... more
Collect your family memories in a memory box. Decorate small boxes for keeping your family mementos and photos. Boxes and crafting supplies are provided. For elementary schoolers to teens.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Aesop Alive! With Julie Tattershall
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
This interactive performance for young audiences features actress Julie Tattershall playing all the roles in familiar Aesop’s Fables like “The Ant and the Grasshopper”... more
This interactive performance for young audiences features actress Julie Tattershall playing all the roles in familiar Aesop’s Fables like “The Ant and the Grasshopper” and “The Hare and the Tortoise.”
LEGO Club
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For ages 4-12.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Color Our World: Hydro Dipping - Registration Required
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Celebrate the Summer Reading Program with a fun craft, hydro dipping! Decorative supplies are provided but are limited. Participants can bring additional items to... more
Celebrate the Summer Reading Program with a fun craft, hydro dipping! Decorative supplies are provided but are limited. Participants can bring additional items to decorate. For ages 4-18.
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Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Family History Month: Behind the Bars - Tracing Ancestors in the Oklahoma State Prison Records
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pecan Meeting Room
Join Aaron Pope, Genealogy Center coordinator, for a fascinating dive into the Oklahoma Historical Society’s database of Oklahoma Penitentiary Photograph and Fingerprint Card... more
Join Aaron Pope, Genealogy Center coordinator, for a fascinating dive into the Oklahoma Historical Society’s database of Oklahoma Penitentiary Photograph and Fingerprint Card records. Register online.
Movies in the Cove: "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" (PG)
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Connor's Cove Children's Theater
Join us for a family-friendly movie. No food or drink is allowed in Connor's Cove. For families of all ages.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jul 27, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Toddlers
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room
Join us for songs, stories and movements geared to your toddler.
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime Room
The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Children's Area
Drop by and grab a scavenger hunt sheet and start your colorful journey around the world in our children's area. Finishers will receive a prize, while supplies last. For all ages.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room
Drop in for some freestyle LEGO fun and maybe even "make" a friend or two! For ages 4-12.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
LitWits' Book Club - "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ash Meeting Room
In this monthly program for book enthusiasts, we’ll discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
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