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.
2023 Programs
Children’s Summer Reading Programs
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.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Glenpool Library
730 E. 141 ST.
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 12
1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Skiatook Library
316 E. Rogers
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Zarrow Regional Library
2224 W. 51st St.
Storytelling with Will Hill – Omulget!
Stories of how the animals work together. All ages welcome.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Owasso Library
103 W. Broadway
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Herman & Kate Kaiser Library
5202 S. Hudson Ave, Suite B.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Peggy Helmerich Library
5131 E. 91st St.
Storytelling with Choogie Kingfisher
Traditional storytelling of the Kituwah Cherokee along with flute music, song, and good ole’ laughter.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Collinsville Library
1223 Main
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Bixby Library
20 E. Breckenridge
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Jenks Library
523 W. B Street
ALL AGES
Make and Take: Native American Patchwork
Come and learn the basics for Native American patchwork! Sewing machines provided or bring your own. Class limited to 25. Register Online.
MONDAY, JUNE 5
1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Pratt Library
3219 S. 113TH W. AVE.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Suburban Acres Library
4606 N. Garrison Ave.
VIRTUAL
Native Cultural Arts: Cooking Traditional Native Foods
Join Carol Tiger as she demonstrates how to make fish, cabbage, and blueberry pie!
Starting JUNE 1
Watch on YouTube, www.youtube.com/TulsaLibrary
Talking with Hands: Plains Indian Sign Language
Learn the endangered Plains Indian sign language from fourth generation signer, Mike Pahsetopah.
Starting JUNE 1
Watch on YouTube, www.youtube.com/TulsaLibrary