May 24, 2024
This summer, “Adventure Begins At Your Library.”
Tulsa City-County Library’s 2024 summer reading program is the perfect tradition for all ages. The annual program, ongoing June 1-July 31, is filled with free performances and great prizes.
Featuring live performances from local and national artists, families will enjoy seeing entertaining and educational stories come to life at their favorite libraries.
All four age groups - littles, children, teens/tweens and adults - can read their way to incentive prizes. Register online at, www.tulsalibrary.org/summer or visit any Tulsa City-County Library location or the Bookmobile to sign up. Readers can begin submitting their completed reading logs June 24 to receive their coupon booklet, prizes, and medals for littles and children.
Visit,www.tulsalibrary.org/summer and use the summer reading program event guide to discover book clubs, art lessons, storytimes, gaming nights, language classes, and more great programming for all ages.
Littles (birth to pre-K) and Children (kindergarten-fifth grade) can reach their goal by reading or listening to 8 books by July 31. Read 20 books and receive a bonus prize: Littles, Buddy Bookworm Face Plushie; Children, Animal Squeezy Toy. All littles and children who read 8 books and turn in the completion form will get a commemorative medal and a coupon booklet for free entertainment and food items:
• Admission to an FC Tulsa game
• Admission to Hardesty National BMX Stadium
• Admission to Tulsa Botanic Garden
• Admission to a Tulsa Drillers game
• Admission to Tulsa Ice Centers and skate rental
• Admission to the Tulsa State Fair
• Admission to the Tulsa Zoo
• Kid’s meal from IHOP
• Cinnamon sticks from Mazzio’s
• Decorated cookie from Merritt’s Bakery
• Justaburger Kid’s Meal from Whataburger
Littles: Medal winners will be entered into a prize drawing to win one of 12 $50 gift cards to Kiddlestix Toy store, courtesy of the Tulsa Library Trust and the Friends of the Helmerich Library.
Children: Medal winners will be entered into a prize drawing for:
• (2) DIY Private Party Package, provided by Creative Play
• (3) $30 gift card to Target, provided by the Friends of the Helmerich Library
• (2) Family membership to Discovery Lab, provided by the Friends of the Helmerich Library
• (2) Bike, provided by Hardesty National BMX Stadium
• (1) Family FUN Pack, which includes one hour of bowling (shoe rental not included), one session of laser tag and 60 minutes of unlimited arcade play, provided by Main Event
• (2) Gift basket of swag, provided by Raising Cane’s
• (1) Hornsby Birthday Party Experience, provided by the Tulsa Drillers
• (2) Gift basket of swag, provided by the Tulsa Oilers
• (2) Set of four tickets to Tulsa Performing Arts Center’s Imagination Series
• (10 pairs) Tulsa State Fair one-day ride wristband
( ) denotes how many will be awarded.
Tweens and teens, sixth to 12th grade, can reach their goal by reading or listening to six books by July 31. By completing the program, they will receive an eco-friendly reusable water bottle, and a coupon booklet for free entertainment and food items:
• Admission to an FC Tulsa game
• Admission to Hardesty National BMX Stadium
• Admission to Tulsa Botanic Garden
• Admission to a Tulsa Drillers game
• Admission to Tulsa Ice Centers and skate rental
• Admission to the Tulsa State Fair
• Admission to the Tulsa Zoo
• Full stack of buttermilk pancakes from IHOP
• Cinnamon sticks from Mazzio’s
• Decorated cookie from Merritt’s Bakery
• Whataburger Jr. from Whataburger
Teens/tweens completing the program are entered in an end-of-summer drawing for these great prizes, provided by the Tulsa Library Trust, unless otherwise noted:
• (2) iPad
• (2) Laptop
• (2) Nintendo Switch console
• (2) Wireless headphones
• (2) $100 Barnes & Noble gift card
• (2) $100 Target gift card
• (1) Gift basket of swag, provided by Raising Cane’s
• (3) Gift basket of swag, provided by Whataburger
• (3) Pair of tickets for Tulsa Tours, provided by Tulsa Tours
( ) denotes how many will be awarded.
Adults can reach their goal by reading or listening to four books by July 31. By completing the program, they will earn an adventure-themed tote bag and coupon booklet for free entertainment and food items:
• Admission to Hardesty National BMX Stadium
• Admission to the Tulsa State Fair
• Admission to the Tulsa Zoo
• Full stack of buttermilk pancakes from IHOP
• Small 9” cheese dippers from Mazzio’s
• Breakfast roll from Merritt’s Bakery
• Honey butter chicken biscuit from Whataburger
Adults completing the program are entered in an end-of-summer drawing for these great prizes, provided by the Tulsa Library Trust, unless otherwise noted:
• (2) Apple AirPods
• (2) Kindle Fire
• (2) Pair of tickets to Celebrity Attractions’ 2024-2025 season
• (3) Family pass to Philbrook Museum
• (10) $50 Braum’s gift card
• (5) $100 Target gift card
• (10) $50 Target gift card
• (3) Gift basket of swag, provided by Texas Roadhouse
• (2) Pair of tickets for Tulsa Tours, provided by Tulsa Tours
( ) denotes how many will be awarded.
Thank you to the 2024 summer reading program presenting sponsors: Tulsa Library Trust, FC Tulsa, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Tulsa Drillers, Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa Zoo, TulsaKids Magazine, Tulsa Ice Centers, IHOP, Whataburger and Williams.
For a complete list of summer reading program prizes, programs and details visit, www.tulsalibrary.org/summer, or call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323.
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Begin your summer adventure with these Summer Reading Program events.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Glenpool Library, 730 E. 141st St., Saturday, June 1 • 10 a.m.-noon
Adventure begins at the library this summer. Join us for an outdoor kickoff
Costume Fashion Show: Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis, Saturday, June 1 • 11 a.m.-noon
Come dressed up in your favorite costume. Wear a hat, glasses, mask, funny shoes or whatever you have in mind for your adventure style. Hats and masks are provided. For ages 2-7.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party
Judy Z. Kishner Library, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave., E., Sperry, Saturday, June 1 • 11-11:45 a.m.
Kick off the Summer Reading Program camp style with music, Minute to Win It games (with small prizes), bubbles and a camp necklace craft. Play games from 11 to 11:45 a.m., and then stay and create a camp necklace and enjoy more fun activities inside the library. For all ages.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Charles Page Library, 551 E. Fourth St., Sand Springs, Saturday, June 1 • 1-4 p.m.
Join us for bubbles, games, activities and more as we kick off our Summer Reading Program. Meet Sand Springs firefighters and check out their firetruck at 2 p.m. For all ages.
Ice Cream Social: Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, Monday, June 3 • 2-4 p.m.
Drop in and enjoy homemade ice cream and games, and sign up the whole family for the Summer Reading Program. For all ages.
Around the World With Books: Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Herman and Kate Kaiser Library, 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Suite B, Tuesday, June 4 • 10:30 a.m.-noon
Visit all seven continents through books and crafts inspired by beautiful cultures found around the world. Adventure begins at your library! For all ages.
Arkansas’ First Black Rodeo Queen – Ja’Dayia Kursh, author of the children’s book, “Cowgirl J and The Magical Lasso.”
Rudisill Regional Library, Wednesday, June 12 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.
For ages 4-11.
Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Wednesday, June 12 • 3-4 p.m.
For ages 4-11.
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