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.
2025 Summer Reading Programs
CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAMS & 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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
4:00 – 4:45PM
Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St.
Make and Take: Cherokee Pottery Join potter Crystal Hanna for native stories and hand-on pottery workshop. Class size limited. P
Join potter Crystal Hanna for native stories and hand-on pottery workshop. Class size limited. Pre-register online.
MONDAY, JUNE 11
1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Skiatook Library, 316 E. Rogers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
1:00-2:00P.M.
Suburban Acres, 4606 N. Garrison Ave.
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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
3:00 – 2:00PM
Charles Page Library, 551 E. Fourth St.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
2:00 – 3:00P.M.
Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton Ave.
ADULT
ALL AGES
Storytelling with Choogie Kingfisher
Traditional storytelling of the Kituwah Cherokee along with flute music, song, and good ole’ laughter.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
3:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl
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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Glenpool Library, 730 E. 141 ST.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Pratt Library, 3219 S. 113th W Avenue
Native Stickball Throw Around
Learn about the ancient game of stickball that native people used to settle challenges. Audience participation is encouraged.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
4:00-6:00PM
Veteran’s Park
3-5 S. Birch St., Jenks
Talking with Hands
Join Mike Pahsetopah as he demonstrates the art of communicating with your hands.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
2:00 – 3:00P.M.
Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave300 W. Broadway Ave300 W. Broadway Ave.