The American Indian Resource Center participates in TCCL's Summer Reading Program every summer. 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.
2024 Programs
CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAMS & TEENS AND TWEENS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery
Join potter Crystal Hanna for native stories and hand-on pottery workshop. Class size limited. Pre-register online.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton Ave.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Collinsville Library, 1223 Main
Make and Take: Pony Bead Creations
Join Stella Foster as she brings pony beads to life with fun, colorful key chains and other creations! Limited seating.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
2:00-3:00PM
Skiatook Library, 316 E. Rogers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
2:00-3:00PM
Owasso Library, 103 W. Broadway
TEENS AND TWEENS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Make and Take: Pony Bead Creations
Join Stella Foster as she brings pony beads to life with fun, colorful key chains and other creations! Limited seating.
Wednesday, June 5
1:00-2:00P.M.
Suburban Acres, 4606 N. Garrison Ave.
ALL AGES
Talking With Hands: Signs for Summer
MONDAY, JUNE 1- 30
Virtual - View on the library's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/tulsalibrary.
Learn the seasonal signs of summer from fifth-generation signer Mike Pahsetopah.
Storytelling with Choogie Kingfisher
Traditional storytelling of the Kituwah Cherokee along with flute music, song, and good ole’ laughter.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Herman and Kate Kaiser Library, 5202 S. Hudson Ave.
Pawnee Culture comes Alive!
Through stories, songs and dance, the culture of the Pawnee Indians will be experienced. Come catch a glimpse of the people known as the Chatik si Chatik, the Men of Men.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
2:00-3:00pm
South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
2:00-3:00PM
Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave
Make and Take: Native Patchwork
Come and learn the basics for Native American patchwork. There will be some sewing machines provided or you may bring your own. Materials provided to the first 20 people.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Pratt Library
3219 S. 113TH W. AVE.
Fik Sum Kee: Native American stories of high adventure!
Join Native America’s greatest raconteur, Will Hill, for exciting adventure tales. You will hear the heroic story of “Clam Shell Boy!” and many more. You will enjoy hearing the melodic music of the American Indian flute, turtle shell rattle and Buffalo hide drum. Lots of audience participation and laughs. Don't miss the action-packed program!
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
2:00-3:00pm
Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd Pl.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
2:00-3:00pm
Suburban Acres, 4606 N. Garrison Ave.
Make and Take: Corn Husk Dolls
Come and learn how to make the corn husk doll, its purpose, and history (through storytelling) among our Kituwah Cherokee peoples and many of our relatives east of the Mississippi River. Seating is limited, first come basis.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
2:00-3:00PM
Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl
Fancy Dancing with Michael Loman
Come and enjoy traditional dance exhibitions highlighting the Fancy Dance, Hoop Dance, and Eagle Dance from various tribes. You will hear flute music, stories, and learn about the native culture.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
2:00-3:00
Bixby Library, 20 E. Breckenridge
Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery
Join potter Crystal Hanna for native stories and hand-on pottery workshop. Class size limited. Pre-register online.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
1:00 – 2:00P.M.
Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St.