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Tulsa Opera: "Space Encounters"
2023-03-16 11:00:00 2023-03-16 12:00:00 America/Chicago Tulsa Opera: "Space Encounters" Tulsa Opera presents "Space Encounters." Join astronauts Harris and Jefferson and their robot, Roland, as they explore an unknown planet in search of a strange radio signal. For elementary schoolers. Central Library

Thursday, March 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-16 11:00:00 2023-03-16 12:00:00 America/Chicago Tulsa Opera: "Space Encounters" Tulsa Opera presents "Space Encounters." Join astronauts Harris and Jefferson and their robot, Roland, as they explore an unknown planet in search of a strange radio signal. For elementary schoolers. Central Library

Central Library

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Tulsa Opera presents "Space Encounters." Join astronauts Harris and Jefferson and their robot, Roland, as they explore an unknown planet in search of a strange radio signal. For elementary schoolers.

Tulsa Opera presents "Space Encounters," a children's opera. What (and who) will Harris, Jefferson and Roland find on this unknown planet? Will they be able to return home? While exploring, the astronauts also learn lessons in friendship and acceptance through helping one another.

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Central Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Buddy Ingalls
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Generations Celebrations: Family Board Games
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.
Generations Celebrations: Family Board Games
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Books Sandwiched In: "White Rose, Black Forest"
Mon, Nov 25, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.
D&D Proficiency Bonus: Behind the Screen
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Train as a DM by peeking behind the screen as we play a one-shot campaign. Learn how to run the game and strike fear into the hearts of your players! For adults.
Generations Celebrations: Family Board Games
Tue, Nov 26, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/ Stay and Play
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.
Job Lab: Résumé and Job Assistance
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.
Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.
Generations Celebrations: Family Board Games
Wed, Nov 27, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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.
Teen Lounge
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
Cancelled
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Generations Celebrations: Family Board Games
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.
Generations Celebrations: Family Board Games
Sat, Nov 30, All day
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games... more
Celebrate National Family Week throughout November. Stop by the Children's Department and enjoy quality time with your loved ones and choose from a variety of board games suitable for all ages.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Books Sandwiched In: H. W. Brands Sampler
Mon, Dec 02, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.
Craft Club: Mini Winter Hats
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
We will use yarn to make cute miniature winter hats that can be used as ornaments or decor during the chilly months. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.
Job Lab: Résumé and Job Assistance
Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.
Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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.
Laser-Cut Ornament
Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Maker Space
Learn the basics of the Epilog laser and design your own ornament by choosing from a variety of premade shapes and designs to cut on wood. Registration is required. For adults.
Teen Lounge
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
Meet American Historian H. W. Brands - FREE Public Presentation and Book Signing
Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
First Floor
Meet H. W. Brands, recipient of the 2024 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award. He will talk about his life and writings, answer questions from the audience and sign books.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family - Pajama Storytime!
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play - Pajama Storytime!
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
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.
Job Lab: Résumé and Job Assistance
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.
Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family/Stay and Play - Pajama Storytime!
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104),Tandy Garden
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.
Teen Lounge
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
We Are Oklahoma Book Discussion: "Trail Sisters" - LOCATION: Common Tart, 1717 E. 17th St.
Fri, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to discuss "Trail Sisters: Freedwomen in Indian Territory, 1850-1890" by Linda Williams Reese and enjoy a slice of pie as we explore these remarkable Oklahoma women and... more
Join us to discuss "Trail Sisters: Freedwomen in Indian Territory, 1850-1890" by Linda Williams Reese and enjoy a slice of pie as we explore these remarkable Oklahoma women and their journeys.
Monthly Movie Matinee - "The Apartment" (1960)
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Join us every second Saturday afternoon for a critically acclaimed classic or contemporary film. Coffee and cookies are provided. For adults. 
Music Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Join us for a fun morning of singing and dancing to help foster early literacy skills. For toddlers and preschoolers.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Job Lab: Résumé and Job Assistance
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Get job-hunting help. We will help you set up an email account, create or update a résumé, and search and apply for jobs. For adults.
T(w)een Craft Night
Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Join us for a night of crafting, snacks and community. All materials are provided. Just bring your imagination! For teens and tweens.
Yoga for Every Body
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond. For all ages.
Winter Family Movie
Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tandy Garden,Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a fun winter movie in our garden. We will provide free popcorn, hot cocoa and activities for kids ages 12 and under. Bring your favorite blanket and get cozy!
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation
Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Literacy Lab (216)
Want to learn more about the Digital Literacy Lab? Come and see what we’re about! Orientation is required before independent use of the lab.
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