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.
American Indian Resource Center
2026 Summer Reading Programs
TEENS AND TWEENS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Native Culture 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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
2:00P.M.
3:30P.M.
Herman and Kate Kaiser Library, 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Suite B
ADULT, TEENS AND TWEENS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Native Culture 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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
6:00 – 7:00 P.M.
South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut
Native Culture Make and Take: Plains Style Mini Moccasins
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
2:00 – 4:00PM
Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32ND PL.
Join Jr. Pratt to learn the basic steps of making the plains style moccasins. Please bring sharp scissors. Class size is limited. Registration is required.
Native Culture Make and Take: Traditional Beadwork Basics
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
2:00 – 4:00
Glenpool Library, 730 E. 141st St.
Join Robin Tiger as she teaches the basics for the art of beadwork. Registration is required.
EVERYONE
Pawnee Culture comes Alive!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
2:00-3:00pm
Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis
THURSDAY, JUNE 46
11:00am-12:00pm
Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave.
THURSDAY, JUNE 46
2:00-3:00pm
Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St.
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.
Native Culture Make and Take: Corn Husk Dolls
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
2:00-3:00PM
Suburban Acres, 4606 N. Garrison Ave.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
2:00-3:00PM
Pratt Library, 3219 S. 113th W Avenue
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.
Duno-Logah: Exciting folktales from Native America
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
2:00 – 3:00PM
Collinsville Library, 1223 W. Main
Join Will Hill as he regales you with the stories of ancient America. Highlighted with song and laughter by Native America’s greatest raconteur. You will hear the serenade of the Buffalo hide drum, Native flute, and turtle shell rattle. High adventure for each and all! Prehistoric creatures from folklore!2:00-3:00PM