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EVENT GUIDE | MARCH 2020
2020 Helmerich Award Meet author American Indian
winner announced Katherine Applegate Festival of Words
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Cherokee Pottery workshop for children ages 5-12 on
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March 30 at the Owasso Library as a part of the American
Indian Festival of Words. See Page 14 for more details.
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Mon.-Thur., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Meet Author Katherine Applegate 8 Big Summer Furmidable Foes I’d Give Anything Rage Baking Conversations With RBG
Fri. & Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Brain Storms 13 By Jennifer Weiner By Rita Mae Brown By Marisa de los Santos By Kathy Gunst By Jeffrey Rosen
Sun., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. No. 1 New York Times Mary Minor “Harry” From the New York Times Rage Baking offers over This is a remarkable and
American Indian Festival of Words 14 bestselling author Jennifer Harristeen is on the hunt bestselling author of Love 50 cookie, cake, tart and unique book, an informal
Computer Classes & Technology 16 Weiner is back with a for a killer with a deadly Walked In and Belong to pie recipes as well as portrait of Justice Ruth
powerful tale of friendship green thumb when a day Me comes a profound and inspirational short stories/ Bader Ginsburg, drawing on
Maker Space 17 and forgiveness set on Cape in the garden turns fatal in heart-rending story about reflections/interviews a series of her conversations
HEARING LOOP Children 18 Cod during the disastrous this exciting new mystery a horrific tragedy that with well-known bakers, with Jeffrey Rosen, starting
AVAILABLE AT wedding of an old friend. from Rita Mae Brown marks one woman and her and impassioned women in the 1990s and continuing
THESE LOCATIONS. Build A Reader 21 and her feline co-author hometown and about the and activists who have through the Trump era.
Switch hearing aid to T-coil. Library Locations 26 Sneaky Pie Brown. explosive secrets that come found a voice in and
to light 20 years later. out of the kitchen.
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adults & all ages
Aaronson Auditorium
A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Foundation Children’s Garden
AAON Inc. Computer Lab
Mary K. Chapman Children’s Storytime Room
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY BIXBY LIBRARY Green Spring Cleaning literary fun as we explore “Last Bus to
Connor’s Cove 20 E. Breckenridge Tuesday, March 31 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wisdom” by Ivan Doig. For adults.
Frossard Auditorium Switching to homemade DIY cleaners might
Literary Ladies of Bixby sound like a lot more work, but it’s actually quite ‘80s week: “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”
MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Wednesday, March 18 • 2-3 p.m. simple. The ingredients are easy to come by, last Thursday, March 19 • 2-4:30 p.m.
Auditorium Read “When You See Me” by Lisa Gardner a long time and are safe for kids. For adults. Celebrate the wicked ‘80s by watching
RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY and then join us for a lively discussion. the 1989 film “Honey, I Shrunk the
Ancestral Hall Copies of the book are available for BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY Kids” (rated PG). For ages 5 to adult.
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refreshments are served. For adults.
Cover to Cover Book Club
This publication is printed on partially recycled paper. Tuesday, March 3 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The My Library event guide is produced by the Public Relations Office of Join us for lively discussion and
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the Tulsa City-County Library. For questions or concerns, call 918-549-7389.
Hard of hearing? Contact library 48 hours in advance for ASL interpreter.
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adults & all ages adults & all ages
BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH of biology at Tulsa Community College, will an educator for Tulsa Public Schools and Tulsa Hannibowl Lecter Movie Night:
3600 S. Chestnut discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Community College. His poetry, short stories and “The Silence of the Lambs” and a Cereal Bar
Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. For adults. essays have been published in Hard Crackers, Monday, March 30 • 6-9 p.m.
Great Decisions Dragon Poet Review, Concis and The Black Location: Greadington Center
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesdays, March 4, 18 • 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. A Good Yarn Wall Street Times, among others. Registration Join us for a cereal bar with all the fixings and a
Join us as we discuss a variety of timely topics Monday, March 9 • 6-7:30 p.m. is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/ viewing of “The Silence of the Lambs” (rated R).
of national and local interest. For adults. Location: Maker Space events or call 918-549-7323. For adults. In this 1991 film starring Jodie Foster and Anthony
Craft with yarn. Bring your current project, or let Hopkins, an FBI trainee and a jailed sociopath
American novelist and essayist Beyond the Book us teach you some basic stitches and use materials Books Sandwiched In:
Marilynne
join forces to track a murderer. Cereal bar opens
Thursday, March 19 • 2-3 p.m. we provide to start your first masterpiece. All “Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir “ at 6 p.m.; movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Come and
Love talking about books? So do we! Join us to experience levels are welcome. For adults. Monday, March 23 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. celebrate National Cereal Day with us! Nondairy
discuss “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Location: Aaronson Auditorium options will be available. Registration isrequired.
Speed-Friending: Make a New Friend!
Robinson
Whitehead. Reserved copies are available at the Join Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
library. Light refreshments are provided. For adults. Monday, March 16 • 6:30-8 p.m. this lunchtime book talk series and discover your or call 918-549-7323. For adults.
Location: Greadington Center next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller.
BROOKSIDE LIBRARY Looking to expand your real-life social network? Hilary Kitz will discuss “Save Me the Plums: My Tulsa Master Gardeners Lunch
1207 E. 45th Place Speed-friending is a great way to meet new Gourmet Memoir” by Ruth Reichl. For adults. and Learn: Tomatoes and Soil
is the winner of the people, right here in your community. We’ll Tuesday, March 31 • 12:10-1 p.m.
2020 Peggy V. Helmerich Brookside Book Discussion have ice breakers, games, and a free tea and Maker Monday: Doodle Embroidery Location: Greadington Center
Monday, March 9 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. coffee bar. Please bring a favorite book to Monday, March 23 • 5:30-7 p.m. Bring your lunch and get tips from the
Distinguished Author Award. Read “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett and share during the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. Location: Maker Space experts on tomatoes, soil and the best
then join us for a lively discussion. For adults. Registration is limited and required. Register Learn the art of freehand embroidery. We’ll combinations of both. For adults.
at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918- provide all the materials you’ll need to create
Award Presentation at Black-tie Gala CENTRAL LIBRARY 549-7323. For women ages 18 and older. an embroidered masterpiece! Registration COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY
Fifth Street and Denver Avenue is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/ 1223 Main
Friday, Dec. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Central Library
(reservations required) Tulsa Master Gardeners Lunch and events or call 918-549-7323. For adults.
Walk-In Health-Care Assistance Learn: Container Gardening All Thumbs Knitters
FREE Public Address and Book Signing Mondays, March 2, 16 • 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 17 • 12:10-1 p.m. Tulsa Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Herbs Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18,
Location: Zink Family Room Location: Greadington Center Tuesday, March 24 • 12:10-1 p.m. 25 • 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 10:30 a.m. | Central Library
Tulsa Healthcare Coverage Program will be here to Bring your lunch and get gardening tips Location: Greadington Center All levels of knitting ability are welcome to
provide individualized assistance with SoonerCare, from the experts on container gardening, a Bring your lunch and get gardening tips join us for this fun afternoon. For adults.
Insure Oklahoma and the Affordable Care Act. fun and flexible way to grow. For adults. from the experts for growing a truly
Please bring ID and income verification. For adults. tasteful garden with herbs. For adults. Collinsville Book Discussion
For more details, visit Between the Covers Book Club Tuesday, March 10 • noon-1 p.m.
www.tulsalibrary.org/helmerichaward. Yoga for Every Body Thursday, March 19 • 6-7 p.m. ‘Another Chapter’ Book Discussion Read “The Only Woman in the Room” by
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Chapman Storytime Room Thursday, March 26 • 2-3 p.m. Marie Benedict and then join us for a lively
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Location: Aaronson Auditorium Are you a romance lover? This book club is Location: Greadington Center discussion. Sponsored by the Friends
All skill levels are welcome to join us for this for you! Join us we discuss “Pride, Prejudice Read or listen to “Severance” by Ling Ma and then of the Collinsville Library. For adults.
beginning yoga class taught by certified yoga and Other Flavors” by Sonali Dev, a join the discussion. No time to finish, but want
instructor Christine Von de Veld. Bring your own modern “Pride and Prejudice” adaption to see what the hype is all about? No problem, Patchworkers Quilting
yoga mat or use one of ours. For adults and teens. that will keep you laughing. For adults. we look forward to having you! For adults. Tuesday, March 10 • 6-7:45 p.m.
Bring your latest project and join us for an evening
Books Sandwiched In: Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Workshop Books Sandwiched In: “The Testaments” of quilting and friendly conversation. Sponsored
“The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” Saturday, March 21 • 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, March 30 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. by the Friends of the Collinsville Library. For adults.
Monday, March 9 • 12:10-12:50 p.m. Location: Aaronson Auditorium Location: Aaronson Auditorium
Location: Aaronson Auditorium Calling all writers! Join Josh Wann for this Join Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries Patchworkers Sew-In
Join Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries workshop designed to help writers boost their for this lunchtime book talk series and discover Saturday, March 14 • 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
for this lunchtime book talk series and discover engagement with the creative process and your next read or dive deeper into a latest Bring your latest project and join us for a day of
your next read or dive deeper into a latest craft of writing. Wann is a writer, humorist, and bestseller. Carissa Kellerby will discuss “The quilting and friendly conversation. Sponsored by
bestseller. Mona Easterling, assistant professor Testaments” by Margaret Atwood. For adults. the Friends of the Collinsville Library. For adults.
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adults & all ages adults & all ages
GLENPOOL LIBRARY guided online grant research. Registration is Genealogy Workshop With Cari Taplin KENDALL-WHITTIER LIBRARY
730 E. 141st St. required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Saturday, March 28 • 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 21 S. Lewis
or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Location: Frossard Auditorium
Chicks Knit and Lit Certified genealogist Cari Taplin will American Indian Festival of Words:
Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1-3 p.m. LitWits’ Book Club discuss useful tools to assist in proving Storytelling With Mike Pahsetopah
Bring your own project and join us for good talk, Wednesday, March 4 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. lineages and give tips for locating obscure Thursday, March 19 • 4-4:45 p.m.
laughter and fun. It’s not just knitting anymore. Location: Oak Room records. A case study will demonstrate the Native storyteller and flute player Mike
We also have people who sew, crochet, and do Join fellow book enthusiasts to discuss “Cherokee power of a family legend. For adults. Pahsetopah introduces the American Indian
scrimshaw and leather work too. For adults. America” by Margaret Verble and discover similar culture through stories giving the listeners
authors and titles you may enjoy. For adults. HELMERICH LIBRARY understanding through native eyes. Sponsored
Soil, Water and Ways to Make a Difference! 5131 E. 91st St. by the American Indian Resource Center
Saturday, March 7 • 10 a.m.-noon Craftfulness: Mini String and Nail Art and Tulsa Library Trust. For all ages.
Learn how to lure butterflies, bees and birds Wednesday, March 11 • 6-7 p.m. Young @ Heart Book Club for Adults
to your yard. Find out more about the library’s Location: Maple Room Wednesday, March 4 • 4-5 p.m. MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY
small community garden beds and check out Create your own work of art from string Are you a parent, grandparent or educator looking 2601 S. Garnett Road
some seeds from the TCCL Seed Library. Packets by winding colorful threads around one of for quality read-aloud books for the young people
of Oklahoma wildflower seeds will be provided three nailed board designs. All supplies are in your life? Would you like to meet with other Full Cup Book Club
to attendees. Presented by the Oklahoma provided. Registration is required. Register adults and discuss one of this year’s Sequoyah Wednesday, March 11 • 10-11 a.m.
Conservation Commission. Registration is at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call books? Come and join us for an afternoon of book Location: Conference Room
required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events 918-549-7323. Sponsored by the Friends discussion and exploration. This month’s book is Read “A Woman Is No Man” by Etaf Rum and
or call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. of the Helmerich Library. For adults. “After the Shot Drops” by Randy Ribay from the join us for a lively discussion. Copies of the
2020 Intermediate and High School Sequoyah lists. book are available for checkout at the library or
American Indian Festival of Words Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Club download at www.tulsalibrary.org. For adults.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library.
Make and Take: Pucker-Toe Baby Moccasins Thursday, March 12 • 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Digital Lounge Culinary Literacy: Cookbook Club Planner Social Hour
Join Cassandra Thompson as she Join fellow fantasy/science fiction enthusiasts Wednesday, March 18 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.
demonstrates how to make Woodland- to discuss “Spliced” by Jon McGoran. Sixteen- Join other home cooks for a delicious Location: Conference Room
style pucker-toe moccasins. Materials are year-old Jimi Corcoran and Del, her genetically discussion! Every month we will select a theme Whether you use a pen, washi tape
provided. Registration is required. Call 918- altered best friend, fight for survival in a and share yummy recipes from preselected or planner stickers, all types of
near-future society that is redefining what it planners are welcome. For adults. preferred as supplies and seating are limited. Leah Weiss. Reserved copies of the book
549-7323 to register. For adults and teens. cookbooks. This month we will explore
means to be human. For ages 16 and up. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events are available at the front desk. For adults.
Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. For adults.
HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Club de lectura or call 918-549-7323. For all ages.
8316 E. 93rd St. Brain Storms: New Works by Young Writers Saturday, March 21 • 10-11 a.m. RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY
HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 1520 N. Hartford Ave.
Saturday, March 14 • 7- 8:30 p.m. 5202 S. Hudson Ave. Location: Conference Room
Introduction to Finding Grants Location: Connor’s Cove Si tienes ganas de leer y conversar, únete 6038 E. 23rd St.
Woman Up: HIV/AIDS Awareness
Wednesday, March 4 • 10-11:30 a.m. Watch as short plays by writers ages 10-18 are Creative Truths: A History Book Discussion a nuestro club de lectura. Lee “El amor en
Creativity Matters: Paper Crafting for Teen Girls and Women
Location: Computer Lab brought to life by director Michael Wright and Saturday, March 21 • 9-10 a.m. los tiempos del cólera” de Gabriel García
Thursday, March 19 • 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 • 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? his cast. Brain Storms features the winning Join librarians Mark and Sarah to discuss Márquez, Premio Nobel de Literatura y
Create paper sculptures from free, This daylong workshop will focus on HIV/AIDS,
Discover what funders are looking for in short plays from Tulsa City-County Library’s “Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s luego reúnete con nosotros para una
preselected downloads of animals. Supplies sexually transmitted diseases, rising number
nonprofits seeking grants and how to find 2019 Young People’s Creative Writing Contest. Black Heroes, at Home and at War” by Linda animada conversación. Puedes recoger el
are limited and are on a first-come- of youth in human trafficking, teen pregnancy
potential funders in this introductory course. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust. For all ages. Hervieux. The program starts before the library libro en la Biblioteca Regional Martin.
first-serve-basis. For ages 13-adult. and abstinence. Free HIV/AIDS testing will be
This class covers the 10 most important opens, so enter via the lobby. For adults.
MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY available. Breakfast and lunch are included.
things you need to know about finding grants, Leading Ladies of Early Tulsa: Jane Heard
1313 N. Canton OWASSO LIBRARY Girls ages 12 and older plus adult women
including: who funds nonprofits and what are Clinton, Lilah Denton Lindsey and Fannie Misch
103 W. Broadway are encouraged to attend. Parent/guardian
their motivations, what do funders really want Tuesday, March 24 • 2:15-3 p.m.
Macramé Workshop approval is required for minors to attend the
to know about the organizations they are Location: Maple Room Fiction Addiction Book Club
Monday, March 16 • 2:30-4 p.m. workshop. Seating is limited. Registration
interested in funding, and how do you identify Join Betsey Fisher, guardian of the Tulsa Historical Monday, March 9 • 6-7 p.m.
Join us as we explore macramé by making is required. Call 918-549-7323 to register.
potential funders and make the first approach. Society and Museum, as she presents a fascinating Love talking about books? So do we! Join
a small wall hanging. Materials and light Sponsored by the Tulsa City-County Library,
The class will end with 30 minutes of hands-on, look at three influential women in the cultural us to discuss “If the Creek Don’t Rise” by
refreshments will be provided. Registration is Tulsa Library Trust and Tulsa Health Department.
and civic development of early Tulsa. For adults.
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adults & all ages
Thursday, March 19 Watch the first-round NCAA
Shawnee Language Class
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 • 6-8 p.m.
Come and learn the native tongue of the Shawnee
new and coming soon titles
Friday, March 20 Tournament games on a jumbo people. This class is provided by the Shawnee Search the library’s catalog at www.TulsaLibrary.org to reserve your copies now.
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
screen at Central Library! Tribe’s Language Department. For adults and teens.
Central Library
Wear team colors, bring American Indian Festival of Words:
A.R. and Marylouise Circle of Honor Ceremony
a lawn chair and pack
Tandy Foundation Saturday, March 7 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Children’s a lunch to watch
the games! Tulsa City-County Library will induct attorney,
Garden author and legal scholar Walter Echo-Hawk,
Pawnee, into the Circle of Honor. Induction
into the Circle of Honor is a celebration of
the honoree’s actions in the face of adversity,
commitment to the preservation of American
March Madness
Indian culture and legacy for future generations.
Sponsored by the Maxine and Jack Zarrow
Family Foundation, Dr. Frank and Mary Shaw,
Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission,
The Winter Duke We Had to Be Brave Gloom Town Fly Like a Girl A Home for
Watch games on the garden jumbo screen! Visions and Voices, Tulsa Library Trust and
American Indian Resource Center. For all ages. By Claire Eliza Bartlett By Deborah Hopkinson By Ronald L. Smith By Mary Jennings Hegar Goddesses and Dogs
When all of her family Through the moving and often In this delightfully creepy A Young Readers Edition of a By Leslie Connor
Kiowa Language Class succumbs to a magical heart-wrenching personal novel imbued with magic compelling story of courage This novel sings about loss and
will receive free books and library swag, and Tuesdays, March 10, 24, 31 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. illness, Ekata Avenko accounts of Kindertransport and seafaring mythology, and triumph, this is the love and finding joy in new
SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY
3333 E. 32nd Place ages 10-16 will have a chance to win one of four This class is presented by the Kiowa Nation’s reluctantly assumes survivors, Deborah Hopkinson Lemony Snicket and Jessica inspiring true story of Major friendships and a loving family,
Barnes & Noble $25 gift cards. End spring break Tulsa Kiowa Language and Cultural Revitalization the throne, seeking a paints the timely and devastating Townsend meet Greenglass Mary Jennings Hegar – a brave along with the world’s best bad
Mystery Readers Book Club with a bang at this fun come-and-go event! Program, and sponsored by the American cure and fending off story of how the rise of Hitler House, with a hint of and determined woman who dog. An uplifting middle-grade
Thursday, March 5 • 2-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Helmerich Library, Indian Resource Center. For adults and teens. unwanted suitors while and the Nazis tore apart the lives Edward Gorey thrown in. gave her all for her country, novel about recovery featuring
Join us for a discussion of our favorite mysteries! Suburban Acres Library, Gibbs New Generation seeking the culprit. of so many families and what her sense of justice and for strong female characters, an
American Indian Festival of Words: they were forced to give up in women everywhere. Soon to adorable dog and the girl
teens & tweens
We do things a little differently – no special Leasing and the 918 Riderz Motorcycle Club.
book to read each month. Simply discuss what Preserving Our Tribal Languages Forum order to save these children. be a major motion picture! who comes to love him.
you’ve been reading and get suggestions from ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY Saturday, March 14 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
others. From classics to the latest whodunits 2224 W. 51st St. The Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs
and cozy mysteries, we read and discuss Commission and the American Indian
them all. As always, coffee will be served – West Tulsa Dulcimer Club Resource Center will showcase the rich
and feel free to bring snacks! For adults. Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 5:30-8:30 p.m. culture of native languages. Panelists are
Join the West Tulsa Dulcimer Club as they meet Hugh Foley, Ph.D.; Richard Grounds, Ph.D.,
each week to share their love of music. Come BIXBY LIBRARY Join us as we discuss our favorite fandoms BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY
SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY Yuchi; Bobbie Smith, Cherokee; and Mark 20 E. Breckenridge and characters, along with a fun activity. Light 300 W. Broadway
4606 N. Garrison to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet Wilson, moderator, Cherokee. All tribes snacks are provided. For sixth-12th graders.
sounds of the dulcimer! Extra dulcimers will be are invited to participate. For all ages. Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing Teen Tech Month: Fun With Cubelets
Fourth Annual Bikes & Books on hand for those who do not have their own
Tuesday, March 10 • 4-5 p.m. Teen Tech Month: Spheros! Monday, March 16 • 2-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and are ready to learn. For adults and teens. American Indian Festival of Words:
See a demonstration of our 3D printer. Wednesday, March 18 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Explore and play with Cubelets. These modular
Location: Gibbs Shopping Center, Make and Take – Beading Medallions
Kiowa Language Community Outreach: We’ll discuss how the printer works, Learn about Spheros, fantastic little robot robot cubes can be turned into a variety of
612 E. 46th St. N. Saturday, March 21 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
A Brief Review in Conversational Kiowa software used and how you can create balls that can be programmed with an items large or small. Registration is required.
Bring your family and friends to the Gibbs Come and learn the traditional art of
Tuesday, March 3 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. your own 3D printed objects. iPad to race, run mazes and so much Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
Shopping Center across the street from the native bead work with Robin Tiger.
Come and enjoy the beautiful sound of the more! Registration is required. Call 918- or call 918-549-7323. For ages 11-17.
Suburban Acres Library to enjoy lots of fun Learn to bead medallion ear rings or a
Kiowa language presented by the Kiowa Random Fandom Tuesday for Teens 549-7323 to register. For ages 10-18.
and engage with library staff and 918 Riderz cellphone stand/gripper. Registration is
Tribe’s Tulsa Kiowa Language and Culture Tuesday, March 17 • 6-7 p.m.
Motorcycle Club members. Youth ages 0 to 16 required. Call 918-549-7323 to register.
Revitalization Program. For adults and teens. Love Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars or manga?
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teens & tweens teens & tweens
BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY continued software used and how you can create required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Teen Tech Month: Sensory Magnetic Zen Bottles
your own 3D printed objects. or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18. Wednesday, March 11 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Creative Writing: Short Stories Make a magnetic liquid bottle that reacts to
Meet Author Thursday, March 19 • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Interested in composing short stories?
CENTRAL LIBRARY Family March Madness magnets placed on the outside of the container.
Fifth Street and Denver Avenue
Katherine
Friday, March 20 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Supplies are limited. Sponsored by the Friends
Join us as we discuss a variety of Location: Tandy Garden of the Helmerich Library. For ages 10-18.
writing topics for ages 12-17. Yoga for Every Body Picnic with your family while watching
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, the basketball game on the big screen in Collinsville Teen Fandom Club
Applegate
Read or Die Anime Club
Saturday, March 21 • noon-1:30 p.m. 31 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. the garden. Popcorn and face painting Thursdays, March 12, 26 • 4-5 p.m.
Fellow anime and manga lovers, join us Location: Aaronson Auditorium are provided. For ages 5-18. Calling all fans! Make geeky crafts, listen to
as we discuss, watch and increase our All skill levels are welcome to join us music, write fan fiction, create fan art, work
overall knowledge of anime and manga. for this beginning yoga class taught by Creative Writing: Storytelling at Central on cosplay and discuss your favorite fandoms
Winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2020
Snacks are provided thanks to the Friends certified yoga instructor Christine Von Saturday, March 28 • 2-3 p.m. with others. For sixth- through 12th graders.
Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature de Veld. Bring your own yoga mat or use
of the Helmerich Library. For ages 12-17. Location: Mervin Bovaird Foundation Room
one of ours. For adults and teens. Learn how to sharpen your writing skills in GLENPOOL LIBRARY
BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH order to tell the perfect story. Snacks are 730 E. 141st St.
3600 S. Chestnut TweenTech Week Spring Break: provided for first 10 participants. For ages 9-14.
Video Games at the Library Soil, Water and Ways to Make a Difference!
LEGO Build Monday, March 16 • 10 a.m.-noon CHARLES PAGE LIBRARY Saturday, March 7 • 10 a.m.-noon
Monday, March 16 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Greadington Center 551 E. Fourth St., Sand Springs Learn how to lure butterflies, bees and birds
Get hands-on experience with Are you looking for things to do during spring to your yard. Find out more about the library’s
engineering principles as you design break? We’ll have multiple consoles and video LEGO Fun! small community garden beds and check out
and build with LEGOs. For ages 5-18. games from which to choose. For ages 10-18. Thursday, March 12 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. some seeds from the TCCL Seed Library. Packets
Join us for LEGOs and other creative of Oklahoma wildflower seeds will be provided
Teen Tech Month: Ghost Hunt
TweenTech Week Spring Break: Sphero Battles activities. Use your imagination to create to attendees. Presented by the Oklahoma
Friday, March 20 • 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 • 1-2 p.m. something fun! For preschoolers to teens. Conservation Commission. Registration is
FRIDAY, MAY 1 • 7 p.m. Join us for scary stories and a ghost hunt to see
Location: Aaronson Auditorium required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
what happens once the library doors are closed
Are you looking for things to do during Spring Break Movie Day or call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens.
Hardesty Regional Library for the night. Use technology to seek out the
spring break? Join us for Sphero battles! Monday, March 16 • 1-3 p.m.
paranormal among our print. For ages 10-18.
Connor’s Cove • 8316 E. 93rd St. Build obstacles and navigate through with Join us for an afternoon of crafts, LEGOs American Indian Festival of Words
In the Middle sphere robots. Registration is required. and a movie. Popcorn is provided. Make and Take: Pucker-Toe Baby Moccasins
Katherine Applegate will receive the 2020 Zarrow Monday, March 30 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events For preschoolers to teens. Thursday, March 12 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
award, talk about her life and works, and answer Join us as we discuss “Broken Strings” by Eric or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18. Join Cassandra Thompson as she demonstrates
questions from the audience. Afterward, she will Walters and complete a related activity. Copies Teen Tech Month: LEGO Stop Animation how to make Woodland-style pucker-
present awards to winners of Tulsa City-County of the book are available for checkout. Light TweenTech Week Spring Break: Thursday, March 26 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. toe moccasins. Materials are provided.
Library’s 2020 Young People’s Creative refreshments will be served. For ages 9-12. Roblox and Minecraft Make your own short film with our Registration is required. Call 918-549-
Wednesday, March 18 • 10 a.m.-noon LEGOs and iPads using stop-motion 7323 to register. For adults and teens.
Writing Contest. A book signing
BROOKSIDE LIBRARY Location: Computer Lab filmmaking. For ages 10-18.
will follow.
1207 E. 45th Place Are you looking for things to do during spring Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing
break? Join us for Minecraft and Roblox for COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY Thursday, March 19 • 2-3 p.m.
Teen Tech Month – Altered: Teen Maker Club 1223 Main
Visit www.TulsaLibrary.org/ZarrowAward ages 10-18. Registration is required. Register at See a demonstration of the Tulsa City-County
Thursday, March 5 • 4-5 p.m.
for more information. www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. Library’s 3D printer. We’ll discuss how the printer
Do you like art, crafting, writing or DIY culture? Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing works, software used and how you can create
We’re going to explore them all. For ages 10-18. Thursday, March 5 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
TweenTech Week Spring Break: Take Apart Tech your own 3D printed objects. For ages 10-18.
Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing Thursday, March 19 • 1-2 p.m. See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll
Friday, March 6 • 4-5 p.m. Location: Maker Space discuss how the printer works, software
See a demonstration of our 3D printer. Have you always wanted to take apart a used and how you can create your own
We’ll discuss how the printer works, computer or keyboard? Join us for a program 3D printed objects. For ages 13-18.
where it’s okay to break things. Registration is
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HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY Teen Lounge: Bleeding Coffee-Filter Craft Dungeons and Dragons NATHAN HALE LIBRARY
8316 E. 93rd St. or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18. 5202 S. Hudson Ave. Thursday, March 26 • 3-5 p.m. Monday, March 30 • 5-8 p.m. 6038 E. 23rd St.
Use simple markers, water and coffee Location: Conference Room
Teen Tech Month: Gaming in the Digital Lounge Hardesty Anime/Manga Club BeTween the Pages: A Tween Book Discussion filters to make neat little butterflies Don’t worry if you’ve never played before Tween Game Night
Thursday, March 5 • 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 28 • 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 • 6-7:15 p.m. and bats. For ages 10-18. or know nothing about Dungeons and Tuesdays, March 3, 17, 24, 31 • 3:30-5:30 p.m.
PS4, Wii, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One Location: Digital Lounge Join us to discuss your choice of a book Dragons. Adventurers of all skill levels are Join us for friendly Xbox One and
… which one will it be? Search through our Discuss your favorite manga about a competition. Light refreshments KENDALL-WHITTIER LIBRARY welcome. There will be character sheets and PS4 competitions. For ages 9-14.
gaming library and play a few games on a characters and books while watching are provided. For ages 8-12. 21 S. Lewis dice for you to borrow or if you are already
first-come-first-serve basis. For ages 12-18. “Crunchyroll.” For ages 12-18. familiar with D&D, you can bring your own. Teen Leadership Club: Teen Advisory Board
Teen Gaming Gaming With Tweens For elementary to high school students. Thursday, March 5 • 4-5:30 p.m.
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Club Chess Lab Thursday, March 12 • 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 • 4-5 p.m.
Whether you’re looking for volunteer hours
Thursday, March 12 • 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 • 4:30-6 p.m. Play games on the Nintendo Switch Play new games and old favorites on MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY for school, scouts, or just like to work on cool
Location: Digital Lounge Location: Storytime Room or Xbox One. For ages 13-18. our gaming consoles. For ages 9-12. 1313 N. Canton
projects, eat and have fun, the Teen Leadership
Join fellow fantasy/science fiction enthusiasts Drop in and play chess — or learn to play if Club is the place to be! For ages 13-18.
to discuss “Spliced” by Jon McGoran. Sixteen- you don’t already know how. Mr. Paul will Teen Tech Month: Ready, Set, STOP! Teen Tech Month Monthly Movie @ Maxwell Park:
year-old Jimi Corcoran and Del, her genetically share a few of his favorite chess resources, Thursday, March 19 • 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (PG)
Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing
altered best friend, fight for survival in a websites and books. For ages 8-12. Use an iPad to create a stop-motion film Join us for a fun activity to celebrate Saturday, March 14 • 2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11 • 4-5 p.m.
near-future society that is redefining what it using everyday objects. Feel free to bring Teen Tech Month. For ages 13-18. What better way to celebrate Teen
See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll
means to be human. For ages 16 and up. HELMERICH LIBRARY your own figurines or use some of ours for Tech Month than with the ultimate teen
discuss how the printer works, software
5131 E. 91st St. your production. Supplies are limited on Books, STEM and Fun techie superhero Spider-Man? Fresh
used and how you can create your own
Brain Storms: New Works by Young Writers first-come-first-serve basis. For ages 13-18. Thursday, March 26 • 4-5 p.m. popcorn will be served. For all ages.
3D printed objects. For ages 13-18.
Saturday, March 14 • 7- 8:30 p.m. Adventure Club: Dungeons & Hear a story and enjoy an
Location: Connor’s Cove Dragons @ the Library JENKS LIBRARY experiment. For ages 9-12. Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing
Teen Tech Month: Run the Robots Maze
Watch as short plays by writers ages 10- Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4-6 p.m. 523 W. B St. Wednesday, March 18 • 3-4 p.m.
Monday, March 16 • 3:30-5:30 p.m.
18 are brought to life by director Michael Heroes needed! Join us for our weekly game MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll
Put your coding skills to the test! Learn
Wright and his cast. Brain Storms features of Dungeons & Dragons. Due to limited Teen Tech Month: Finger-Knitting Snakes 2601 S. Garnett Road discuss how the printer works, software
to code and guide a Sphero robot
the winning short plays from Tulsa City- seating, registration is required. Call 918- Wednesday, March 18 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. used and how you can create your own
through a maze. For ages 10-18.
County Library’s 2019 Young People’s 549-7323 to register. For ages 12-18. Come and learn this basic technique Teen Tech Month: Teen Photo Lab 3D printed objects. For ages 13-18.
Creative Writing Contest. Sponsored by to finger knit a yarn snake, bracelet or Thursday, March 5 • 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Creativity Matters: Paper Crafting
the Tulsa Library Trust. For all ages. Harry Potter Escape Room: use your own creativity. Supplies and Location: Lecture Room Teen Tech Month: Circuit Scribe STEAM
Thursday, March 19 • 4-5:30 p.m.
Escape From Gringotts snacks are provided. For ages 10-18. Use some props, a computer and an Thursday, March 19 • 3-4 p.m.
Create paper sculptures from free,
Teen Tech Month: YA Book Eats Wednesday, March 18 • 3-4 p.m. • 5-6 p.m. iPhone with a photo app to create funny Learn about electronics and circuitry with
preselected downloads of animals. Supplies
Tuesday, March 17 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 • 11 a.m.-noon • 3-4 p.m. JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY and interesting photos. It is the next step our Circuit Scribe kits. Draw circuits with
are limited and are on a first-come-
Location: Maple Room Friday, March 20 • 11 a.m.-noon • 3-4 p.m. 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave. E., Sperry to learning animation. For ages 10-18. the silver conductive (nontoxic) ink, connect
first-serve-basis. For ages 13-adult.
Eat snacks straight from the pages of some of Wizards have been trying to break into Gringotts a battery and the modules of your choice
your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) YA books, Bank for centuries, but few have succeeded. Teen Lounge: Paper-Plate Yarn Weaving Chess Lab to make your creation blink, buzz, dim,
Thursdays, March 12, 26 • 3:30-4:45 p.m.
OWASSO LIBRARY
like November cakes, cookies and Jollof rice Now it’s your turn to try! Gringotts Wizarding Thursday, March 5 • 3-5 p.m. change colors and more! For ages 10-18.
103 W. Broadway
(while supplies last). Sponsored by the Friends Bank is the safest place for anything valuable We’ll use a simple paper plate, yarn and a hole Location: Conference Room
of the Helmerich Library. For ages 10-adult. to be kept – especially one of Voldemort’s punch to create a neat 3D craft. For ages 10-18. Test your skills against players your Final Friday: Arcade Day! Teen Tech Month: Old-School Texting
seven Horcruxes. Cast spells, make potions age or learn how to play this classic Friday, March 27 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 • 4-5 p.m.
Teen Tech Month – Teen Hour and solve puzzles to break into Gringotts and Teen Tech Month – Teen Lounge: Spheros 2,000-year-old game. For ages 10-18. End your month on a high note by playing Using Circuit Scribe kits, we will create
of Code: “Star Wars” find the missing Horcrux before it’s too late! Thursday, March 12 • 3-5 p.m. games on our Nintendo Switch and Xbox telegraphs and “phone lines” and then
Thursday, March 19 • 6-7 p.m. Limited seating and sessions are available. Explore the fun of Spheros! Learn how Teen Tech Month: Learn Kano Coding One consoles. Play new games, along with send and decode Morse code messages.
Location: Computer Lab Registration is required. Call 918-549-7323 to program and play with these fun little Thursday, March 19 • 3:15-4:45 p.m. old favorites like Mario Kart 8, Overcooked Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Want to learn how to code but not sure where to register. Sponsored by the Friends of rolling robotic balls. For ages 10-18. Location: Conference Room and Plants vs. Zombies. Space is limited to Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
to begin? Join us to learn how and create your the Helmerich Library. For ages 10-18. Learn some Kano coding with our new kits. It is four players on each console. For ages 5-18.
or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18.
own game in this interactive “Star Wars” tutorial. the next step in your development and a great
Limited to 18 participants. Registration is start to a future career in coding! For ages 13-18.
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OWASSO LIBRARY continued Teen Movie Day SKIATOOK LIBRARY Tribe’s Tulsa Kiowa Language and Culture
Wednesday, March 11 • 4-6 p.m. 316 E. Rogers Revitalization Program. For adults and teens.
In the Middle: Tween Book Club Location: Library Hall
Thursday, March 12 • 6-7 p.m. Celebrate the coming of spring break with Teen Tech Month: Gamers of the Roundtable Shawnee Language Class
Join us as we discuss “Wishtree” by a movie and popcorn! For ages 10-18. Tuesday, March 17 • 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 • 6-8 p.m.
Katherine Applegate and enjoy snacks Hang out and play games on the Nintendo Come and learn the native tongue of the
and an activity. For ages 9-12. Woman Up: HIV/AIDS Awareness Switch and Xbox One, and use our LEGO robots. Shawnee people. This class is provided
for Teen Girls and Women If you can’t stay the whole time, just stop by and by the Shawnee Tribe’s Language
Teen Tuesday: Escape Room – Stuck in Time! Thursday, March 12 • 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. have a snack and a little fun! For ages 10-18. Department. For adults and teens.
Tuesday, March 24 • 4-5:30 p.m. This daylong workshop will focus on HIV/
Time traveling is full of dangers, one of the AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, rising SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY D&D Character Creation
worst of which is being suddenly stranded. number of youth in human trafficking, teen 4606 N. Garrison Workshop Series: Clerics
You and your party have journeyed into an pregnancy and abstinence. Free HIV/AIDS Thursdays, March 5, 19 • 6-7 p.m.
unknown century and need to get your time- testing will be available. Breakfast and lunch Fourth Annual Bikes & Books Making player characters is big part of D&D
travel devices up and running if you have any are included. Girls ages 12 and older plus Saturday, March 21 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Dungeons & Dragons). This series guides you
hope of leaving this place. Working with your adult women are encouraged to attend. Location: Gibbs Shopping Center, through creating the different types of classes
team, you will need to figure out how to get Parent/guardian approval is required for 612 E. 46th St. N. in the Player’s Handbook (5th ed.) and possibly
your time-travel devices working so you can get minors to attend the workshop. Seating is Bring your family and friends to the Gibbs beyond. Clerics! Divine magic bestowed by
home! There will be two 30-minute sessions for limited. Registration is required. Call 918- Shopping Center across the street from the the deity they serve imbues these priests with
12 participants in each session. Registration is 549-7323 to register. Sponsored by the Suburban Acres Library to enjoy lots of fun abilities welcome in any adventuring party.
required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Tulsa City-County Library, Tulsa Library and engage with library staff and 918 Riderz Clerics can be aglow with light and love,
or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18. Trust and Tulsa Health Department. Motorcycle Club members. Youth ages 0 to 16 and can be in control of death and the dead.
will receive free books and library swag, and It’s up to you to decide! Bring your game
PRATT LIBRARY Teen Tech Month: Board Game Day ages 10-16 will have a chance to win one of four dice if you have some. For ages 10-adult.
3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs Wednesday, March 18 • 1-3 p.m. Barnes & Noble $25 gift cards. End spring break
Location: Greenwood Room with a bang at this fun come-and-go event! Kiowa Language Class
Teen Tech Month: 3D Printing We have lots of board games! Play some Sponsored by the Friends of Helmerich Library, Tuesdays, March 10, 24, 31 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 16 • 1-2 p.m. and make new friends. For ages 10-18. Suburban Acres Library, Gibbs New Generation This class is presented by the Kiowa Nation’s
See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll Leasing and the 918 Riderz Motorcycle Club. Tulsa Kiowa Language and Cultural Revitalization
discuss how the printer works, software Reading Roundtable Program, and sponsored by the American
used and how you can create your own Wednesday, March 25 • 4-4:30 p.m. ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY Indian Resource Center. For adults and teens.
3D printed objects. For ages 13-18. Location: Pine Room 2224 W. 51st St.
Hang out after school, eat snacks Minecraft and Roblox!
Teen Tech Month: Perler Bead Creation Station and talk about what you have been West Tulsa Dulcimer Club Thursday, March 26 • 6-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 • 1-3 p.m. reading lately. For ages 10-18. Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, Location: Computer Lab
Create your own Perler bead collectible. Join 31 • 5:30-8:30 p.m. Choose Minecraft or Roblox, or both – it’s your
us for some 8-bit brilliance! For ages 9-18. SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY Join the West Tulsa Dulcimer Club as they meet choice! Seating is limited. For ages 10-18.
d
3333 E. 32nd Place each week to share their love of music. Come
RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet Teen Tech Month: Take-Apart Tech
1520 N. Hartford Ave. Teen Tech Month: Art Lab – Perler Bead Party sounds of the dulcimer! Extra dulcimers will be Saturday, March 28 • 2-3 p.m. .
Wednesday, March 18 • 2-4 p.m. on hand for those who do not have their own Let’s take apart some stuff to see what’s in
Teen Tech Month: Spheros at the Library It’s so easy to recreate your favorite and are ready to learn. For adults and teens. there! Supplies are limited. For ages 10-18.
Wednesday, March 4 • 4-5 p.m. video game pixel art characters using
Location: Library Hall heat-fusible Perler beads. Come and Kiowa Language Community Outreach:
Use code to control Sphero robots and get get crafty with us. For ages 13-adult. A Brief Review in Conversational Kiowa
them through a maze. For ages 13-18. Tuesday, March 3 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy the beautiful sound of the
Kiowa language presented by the Kiowa
12 www.TulsaLibrary.org | 918.549.READ my library event guide | March 2020 13American-Indian Every March, Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource
Center (AIRC) presents the American Indian Festival of Words to
Festival of Words celebrate the history, culture and achievements of American Indians
2020 through a series of enlightening family programs. This year’s festival
features the 2020 American Indian Circle of Honor presentation
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honoring Walter Echo-Hawk, an enrolled member of the Pawnee
Make and Take: Nation, who has been a Native American rights attorney since 1973.
Making Pucker-Toe Baby Moccasins
Thursday, March 12 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Walter Echo-Hawk has devoted his life and of real people whose lives were shaped
Glenpool Library • 730 E. 141st St. expertise to the indigenous cultures locally by the land, animals and plants of the
Registration is required. and throughout the world,” said AIRC Central Plains and by the long sweep
coordinator Teresa Runnels. “It is a great of Pawnee history in the grasslands.”
Preserving Our honor to recognize him for his work in
Tribal Languages Forum preserving tribal and cultural sovereignty, The Circle of Honor alternates annually
Saturday, March 14 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. social justice and religious freedom.” with the American Indian Festival of
Zarrow Regional Library Words Writers Award. Past Circle of
Induction into the Circle of Honor is a Honor recipients include Charles Chibitty,
Native STEM: Fossils Come Alive! celebration of the honoree’s actions in Wilma Mankiller, Neal McCaleb, Billy Mills,
Celebrate the history, culture, arts and achievements of American Indians For Ages 5-12 the face of adversity, commitment to the Kirke Kickingbird, Ruthe Blalock Jones,
through a series of enlightening family programs at your local libraries. Tuesday, March 17 • 1-2:30 p.m.
Zarrow Regional Library
preservation of American Indian culture
and legacy for future generations.
Sam Proctor and Dr. Henrietta Mann.
Registration is required. Housed at TCCL’s Zarrow Regional Library,
Echo-Hawk has represented various the AIRC provides access to more than
2020 American Indian
Storytelling With Mike Pahsetopah Oklahoma tribes; served as a justice on 4,000 books, periodicals, and media
Thursday, March 19 • 4-4:45 p.m. the Supreme Courts of the Pawnee Nation for adults and children by and about
Kendall-Whittier Library • 21 S. Lewis and Kickapoo Nation; taught federal American Indians, including historical and
Circle of Honor celebrating
Indian law at The University of Tulsa, rare materials, new releases, films and
Make and Take: Beading Medallions Lewis & Clark and University of Hawaii law music with a focus on native languages.
Saturday, March 21 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. schools. He also serves as chairman of the
Walter Echo-Hawk
Zarrow Regional Library board of directors for the Association of “We are one of only two centers in
Registration is required. Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums public libraries across the nation that
and is on the “Knowledge Givers” provides cultural, educational and
Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery advisory board for Oklahoma’s American informational resources, activities and
Monday, March 30 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Indian Cultural Center and Museum. services highlighting American Indian
Saturday, March 7 • 10:30 a.m. Owasso Library • 103 W. Broadway
Echo-Hawk’s books include: In the Courts
culture,” said Runnels. “We strive to keep
all of our programming traditional but
Zarrow Regional Library • 2224 W. 51st St. Sponsored by The Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family
Foundation, Dr. Frank and Mary Shaw, Greater
of the Conqueror: The 10 Worst Indian
Law Cases Ever Decided (2010); In the
make it relevant to today’s society.”
Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission, Visions and
Light of Justice: The Rise of Human Rights As the only center of its kind in the state,
in Native America & the UN Declaration the AIRC is vital to Oklahoma’s many
Induction into the Circle of Honor is a celebration of the Voices, El Chico, Tulsa Library Trust and Tulsa City-
County Library’s American Indian Resource Center. of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples tribes. The AIRC is open year-round
honoree’s actions in the face of adversity, commitment (2013); and his newest title, The Sea of seven days a week. For more details,
to the preservation of American Indian culture and Grass: A Family Tale From the American visit www.tulsalibrary.org/airc.
Heartland (2018), which is described as a
legacy for future generations. Walter Echo-Hawk, “novelized account of the lives and times
Pawnee, is an author, attorney and legal scholar.
my library event guide | March 2020 15computer classes & technology
computer Candid? Join us for a special presentation by make appointments to use the equipment RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY
classes &
Sam Peddicord, network engagement manager for your own prints. For all ages. 1520 N. Hartford Ave.
with Candid, and learn how the library can
help you grow your nonprofit organization to MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Really Basic Computer Class
technology better serve your community. Discover how the
library can help you find funders, improve your
grant-writing skills and more! Registration is
2601 S. Garnett Road
Introduction to 3D Printing
Monday, March 2 • 2-3 p.m.
Location: Computer Lab
This class is designed for new computer users
The Maker Space features:
required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events Monday, March 2 • 5:45-6:45 p.m. who have little or no previous experience 3D Printing
CENTRAL LIBRARY or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Tuesday, March 24 • 2-2:45 p.m. using computers, Windows, a mouse or the
Fifth Street and Denver Avenue Location: Computer Lab internet, and little or no knowledge of basic Laser Engraving
Intro to Laser Engraving See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll computer terms. Registration is required. CNC Router/Milling
Digital Literacy Lab Orientation Thursday, March 19 • 6-7 p.m. discuss how the printer works, what slicing Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
Wednesday, March 11 • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Location: Maker Space software we use and see photos of some or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Vinyl Cutter
Tuesday, March 31 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Check out our laser engraver to learn how to 3D projects done by other customers. After
Location: Digital Literacy Lab Screen Printing
use the machine and what type of projects you attending this orientation, you can make Internet @ the Library
Want to learn more about the AEP/PSO can make. After attending this orientation, you appointments to use the equipment for making Monday, March 9 • 2-3 p.m.
Sewing Machines
Foundation Digital Literacy Lab? Come and
see what we’re about! Registration is required.
can make appointments to use the equipment your own 3D printed items. For adults. Location: Computer Lab Soldering Stations
for your own projects. Registration is required. This class is designed for people with little
Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Intro to Microsoft Excel: Basics of Excel 2016 Audio Lab
or no experience using the internet. You
call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Wednesday, March 4 • 2-3 p.m. will learn to navigate the World Wide Web
Location: Computer Lab and use the library’s catalog system and
Intro to 3D Printing
Tech Talk: Home Automation Learn to create, format, edit, save and print online resources. Registration is required.
Thursday, March 12 • 6-7 p.m.
and Personal Assistants documents in Excel. Starting with the basic
This hands-on, creator-
Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
Location: Maker Space
Friday, March 20 • noon-1 p.m. tools, we’ll cover ways to make documents or call 918-549-7323. For adults. focused space provides
See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll
Location: Digital Literacy Lab that not only are functional but appealing. Tulsa City-County Library
discuss how the printer works, software used
Alexa, Siri, Google, oh my! Join Wassim From tracking expenses to organizing your Introduction to MS Word
and 3D projects done by other customers. customers a place to
Metallaoui, a software developer and home holiday-card recipient list, Excel is a powerful Monday, March 23 • 2-3 p.m.
After attending this orientation, you can
technology enthusiast, as he talks about the tool that can make routine tasks easier. Basic Location: Computer Lab work on their next great
make appointments to use the equipment
basics of home automation and personal computer knowledge, such as how to use a Learn how to use toolbars and menus, set
for your own prints. Registration is required. idea, develop a new skill
assistants. This talk will be of interest to you mouse, and a Gmail or Yahoo email account margins, apply spell check, and preview, save
Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or learn a new hobby in
whether you are a technology expert or and your password are required. For adults. and print documents. You should have some
or call 918-549-7323. For all ages.
enthusiast, or just want to learn more about experience using a keyboard and mouse prior a supportive environment.
how technology works. Registration is required. Really Basic Computer Class to taking this class. Registration is required.
DIY Digitization
Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or Wednesday, March 18 • 2-3 p.m. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/event
Tuesday, March 17 • 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Digital Literacy Lab
call 918-549-7323. For adults and teens. Location: Computer Lab or call 918-549-7323. For adults. Call 918-549-7442 or email
This class is designed for new computer users
Looking to save your family history in a makerspace@tulsalibrary.org
more updated format? Learn how you can
HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY who have little or no previous experience ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY
8316 E. 93rd St. using computers, Windows, a mouse or 2224 W. 51st St. to schedule an appointment
use our digitization equipment for your
the internet, and little or no knowledge or for more details.
genealogy projects. Registration is required.
Intro to 3D Printing of basic computer terms. For adults. Intro to 3D Printing
Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events
Saturday, March 7 • 11 a.m.-noon Monday, March 9 • 6:30-7 p.m.
or call 918-549-7323. For adults.
Friday, March 20 • 3-4 p.m. Résumé Writing 101 Saturday, March 21 • 2-2:30 p.m. Central Library • First Floor
Get the Grant: Growing Your Wednesday, March 25 • 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 • 2-3 p.m. See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll Fifth Street and Denver Avenue
Nonprofit With Candid Location: Digital Lounge Location: Computer Lab discuss how the printer works, software used
Tuesday, March 17 • 1:30-3 p.m. See a demonstration of our 3D printer. We’ll Learn how to construct a basic résumé. and 3D projects done by other customers.
Location: Computer Lab discuss how the printer works, software used Get valuable tips as we break down the After attending this orientation, you can
Did you know that Tulsa City-County Library is and 3D projects done by other customers. sections of a résumé, and learn about the make appointments to use the equipment
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