The American Indian Resource Center and other branch libraries at Tulsa City-County Library participates in Native American Heritage Month in November. The programs consist of native culture arts, storytelling, dancing, and Plains Indian Sign Language. There are programs for Adults, Teens/Tweens, and Children's. These programs are held at library locations throughout Tulsa County or on YouTube and can be enjoyed by customers of all ages.
Native American Heritage Month 2024
Make and Take: Native Patchwork
Saturday, November 2
1:00-3:00 PM
Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.
North Meeting Room
Learn the basics for Native American patchwork with Mike Deo of Zoyaha Nation. Some sewing machines are provided or you may bring your own. Materials are provided to the first 20 participants.
Osage Language Class
Tuesdays
November 5, 12, 19
6:00-7:00 PM
Herman and Kate Kaiser Library, 5202 S. Hudson Ave.
Join Jacqueline Delong, Osage Nation Language Department teacher, to learn commonly used words to simple sentences.
Beginning Plains Indian Sign Language
October 29
November 12, 26
December 10
6:00-7:00 PM
Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave.
Learn introductions, greetings, and simple directions by fourth generation signer, Mike Pahsetopah. *Class will be video recorded. *
Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery
Monday, November 25
1:00-2:00 PM
Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl.
Join Cherokee potter Crystal Hanna for native stories and a hands-on pottery workshop. Class size is limited. Registration is required.
