Tulsa, OK

Face-to-Face With the Civil War
Saturday May 17 2008 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
This event will be held at Hardesty Regional Library.
Event Description: Come face-to-face with the Civil War. From artillery to camp music, members of the Tulsa Civil War Round Table will give you an up-close look. See a display of clothing, tools, flags and other artifacts used by Johnny Reb and Billy Yank. “Explainers” will help you understand how these objects were used.
This event is for all ages.
Sponsors: Sponsored by the Tulsa Civil War Round Table and the Friends of the Hardesty Regional Library

Best Day Trips Around Tulsa
Saturday May 17 2008 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm
This event will be held at Broken Arrow Library.
Event Description: Plan your summer weekend getaways with many day trips just an hour or two away from Tulsa.
This event is for adults.

Manga Ai!
Saturday May 17 2008 from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm
This event will be held at Martin Regional Library.
Event Description: Munch on Pocky and meet up with other manga fans to discuss your favorite books, characters and plot twists from this popular Japanese publishing trend.
This event is for teens.

Anime Afternoon
Saturday May 17 2008 from 3:00 pm until 4:45 pm
This event will be held at Collinsville Library.
Event Description: Kick off the teen summer reading program with “InuYasha: The Movie.”
This event is for grades six and up.
Special Instructions to participants: Seating is limited

Summer Reading Program Kickoff and Sign-up Party
Monday May 19 2008 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm
This event will be held at Pratt Library.
Event Description: Be among the first kids to sign up for the summer reading program at Pratt Library, and then stick around for games, munchies and lots of “buggy” fun!
This event is for ages 5-12.
Sponsors: Sponsored by the Friends of the Sand Springs Libraries

Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Monday May 19 2008 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm
This event will be held at Charles Page Library.
Event Description: It’s finally here! Sign up for the summer reading program tonight and enjoy “buggy” treats, games, crafts and prizes.
This event is for ages 5-12.

Reading ‘Tween the Lines
Monday May 19 2008 from 5:00 pm until 5:45 pm
This event will be held at Hardesty Regional Library.
Event Description: We’ll talk about “The Field Guide,” the first book in “The Spiderwick Chronicles” series.
This event is for ages 10-14.
Special Instructions to participants: Preregistration is required

Shakespeare Movie Club
Tuesday May 20 2008 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm
This event will be held at Hardesty Regional Library.
Event Description: Join us to discuss Franco Zeffirelli’s “Hamlet,” featuring Mel Gibson and Glenn Close. Film critic David Ramirez will lead the discussion.
This event is for adults and teens.
Special Instructions to participants: Participants should view the movie prior to the program. The video is available for checkout through the library

Music Sandwiched In Presents The Classics
Wednesday May 21 2008 from 12:10 pm until 12:50 pm
This event will be held at Central Library Aaronson Auditorium.
Event Description: Guitarist Edgar Cruz performs an impressive program of music by classical composers as well as exciting pieces from Spain, Cuba and some of his own compositions.
This event is for all ages.
Sponsors: Sponsored by Central Library’s Media Center and the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries

Jump-Start the Future for Your Work: Small-Business Wrap-up
Thursday May 22 2008 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
This event will be held at Hardesty Regional Library.
Event Description: Join us for a full day of speakers, networking, and the opportunity to visit with local representatives from various business and personal organizations. The workshop also includes breakout sessions on various issues in starting a small business, such as financing, patents and trademarks, e-commerce, franchising, home-based business and much more. Motivational speaker Randy Clay will start the day, and Risha Grant with Xposure Business Magazine will end the day as the final speaker.
This event is for adults.
Special Instructions to participants: Preregistration is preferred. To register, contact Terri Combs, 596-7981, tcombs@tulsalibrary.org, or Robbie Sittel, 596-7946, rsittel@tulsalibrary.org
Sponsors: Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust

Summer SingStar Championship
Thursday May 22 2008 from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm
This event will be held at Charles Page Library.
Event Description: Come to the library to practice your SingStar skills and possibly win the grand tournament at the end of July.
This event is for teens.

Bee Bop!
Wednesday May 28 2008 from 2:00 am until 2:45 am
This event will be held at South Broken Arrow Library.
Event Description: What’s the buzz, little ones? Come dressed as your favorite bug and bop to the beat with stories, rhymes and songs.
This event is for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

Music Sandwiched In Presents The Classics
Wednesday May 28 2008 from 12:10 pm until 12:50 pm
This event will be held at Central Library Aaronson Auditorium.
Event Description: Youngsters of all ages will enjoy this delightful performance of Prokofiev’s timeless classic “Peter and the Wolf.” The musical adventures of a brave boy, his pet duck and a very scary wolf vividly are brought to life by pianist Betty Moses and narrator Edward Dumit.
This event is for all ages.
Sponsors: Sponsored by Central Library’s Media Center and the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries

Red Alert Kicks Off Teen Summer Reading Program
Wednesday May 28 2008 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
This event will be held at Helmerich Library.
Event Description: Teens! Joins us for a free concert with Red Alert on the grounds of Helmerich Library.
This event is for teens.
Sponsors: Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library and Tulsa Library Trust

Get Your Game On @ TCCL: Dance, Dance Revolution!
Friday May 30 2008 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm
This event will be held at Rudisill Regional Library.
Event Description: Join us for DDR with prizes for winners and players. To participate, you must enroll or be enrolled in the teen summer reading program and have a valid library card. Be sure to bring your library card!
This event is for teens in grades six-12.
Special Instructions to participants: Preregistration is required. Space is limited

Get Your Game On @ TCCL
Friday May 30 2008 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
This event will be held at Nathan Hale Library.
Event Description: Help us kick off the summer reading program with Wii Sports, Mario Party and Guitar Hero. You must have a valid library card to play. Space is limited.
This event is for teens.

Workshop: Beginning Genealogy
Saturday May 31 2008 from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm
This event will be held at Genealogy Center.
Event Description: Learn how to begin your family history research.
This event is for adults.

Zora Neale Hurston African-American Authors Symposium
Saturday May 31 2008 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
This event will be held at Rudisill Regional Library.
Event Description: Join us for the third annual African-American Authors Symposium. Meet a host of black authors, who will sign their books and discuss the ins and outs of printing and publishing. We will have door prizes and gook giveaways.
This event is for adults.
Sponsors: Sponsored by Sisters Sippin’ Tea Literary Group, Monique Bruner, African-American Resource Center and Tulsa Library Trust