May 8, 2023 Tulsa City-County Library’s 2023 summer reading program, “All Together Now: Kindness Friendship & Unity,” is the perfect summer 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 to sign up. Readers can begin submitting their completed reading logs June 20 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, Build A Reader Wooden Puzzle; Children, Deluxe Rainbow Wiggle 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 a FC Tulsa game
• Admission to Oilers Ice Center and skate rental
• Admission to Tulsa Botanic Garden
• Admission to a Tulsa Drillers Game
• Admission to the Tulsa State Fair
• Admission to the Tulsa Zoo
• Cinnamon sticks from Mazzio’s
• Decorated cookie from Merritt’s Bakery
• One ride on any Tulsa Transit route
• Justaburger Kid’s Meal from Whataburger
Littles who complete the program will be entered into a prize drawing to win one of 13 $50 gift cards to Kiddlestix Toy store, courtesy of the Tulsa Library Trust and the Friends of the Helmerich Library.
Children who complete the program will be entered into a prize drawing for:
• (2) $50 gift card to Target, courtesy of the Friends of the Helmerich Library
• (1) Hornsby Birthday Party Experience, courtesy of the Tulsa Drillers
• (25 pairs) Tulsa State Fair one-day ride wristband
• (1) Autographed soccer ball, courtesy of FC Tulsa
• (2) Set of three tickets to Oklahoma City Thunder game at BOK Center
• (1) Family FUN pack from Main Event, which includes one hour of bowling (shoe rental not included), one session of laser tag and 60 minutes of unlimited arcade play
• (2) Tulsa Oilers swag basket
• (3) Oklahoma Aquarium family membership with $25 worth of Oklahoma Aquarium stickers
• (2) Set of four tickets to Tulsa Performing Arts Center’s Imagination Series
• (2) Family membership to Discovery Lab
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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 a suction cup bracelet, and a coupon booklet for free entertainment and food items:
• Admission to a FC Tulsa game
• Admission to Oilers Ice Center and skate rental
• Admission to Tulsa Botanic Garden
• Admission to a Tulsa Drillers Game
• Admission to the Tulsa State Fair
• Admission to the Tulsa Zoo
• Cinnamon sticks from Mazzio’s
• Decorated cookie from Merritt’s Bakery
• One ride on any Tulsa Transit route
• 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) Nintendo Switch console
• (2) Laptop
• (2) $100 Target gift card
• (2) $100 Barnes & Noble gift card
• (2) Wireless headphones
• (3) Gift basket of swag, provided by Whataburger
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Adults can reach their goal by reading or listening to four books by July 31. By completing the program, they will earn a literary-themed tote bag and coupon booklet for free entertainment and food items:
• Admission to the Tulsa State Fair
• Admission to the Tulsa Zoo
• Breakfast roll from Merritt’s Bakery
• Honey butter chicken biscuit from Whataburger
• Small 9” cheese dippers from Mazzio’s
• One ride on any Tulsa Transit route
Thank you to the 2022 summer reading program presenting sponsors: Tulsa Library Trust, FC Tulsa, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Tulsa Drillers, Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa Zoo, TulsaKids Magazine, Tulsa Oilers, 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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Enjoy Summer Reading Program kickoff events on June 1 at these libraries around Tulsa County.
Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St., Summer Reading Program Kickoff, June 1, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
All ages are invited to stop by Zarrow Regional Library to register for the Summer Reading Program. Each registrant will receive a free canvas tote while supplies last
Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St., Kindness Fair: Outdoor Summer Reading Program Kickoff, June 1, 3-5 p.m.
Let’s get together now for field day fun with relay races, games and raffles. Meet Buddy Bookworm. Donate a fleece blanket for a local shelter and get an extra raffle ticket. We also will have book giveaways, sidewalk chalk, adopt a Kindness Rock and a parachute. Caution: Relay races might involve water, so dress appropriately. For all ages.
Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St., Summer Reading Program Kickoff,
June 1, 10 a.m.-noon
Join us for bubbles, games, activities and more as we kick off our Summer Reading Program! Some activities will be held outside (weather permitting). For all ages.
Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., All Together Now: Hardesty Anniversary Celebration, June 1-30, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Drop by and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hardesty Regional Library and the 15th anniversary of Connor’s Cove by decorating a jigsaw puzzle piece inspired by a favorite library memory. We will display your puzzle piece in the library for all to enjoy. For all ages.