Big Kids
I'm a Tulsa Kid: Everleigh Mitchell
Sharing Books for Her Birthday
Kid Fashion:
Warm Winter Styles for Cool Kids
I am a Tulsa Kid: Ezra Baird
Baird's YouTube channel, EZ 101, has over 500 subscribers and counting!
Sloths, Poison Dart Frogs and Football Physics:
Cultivating Curious Minds at the Library with YouTube...and Books
Pinecone Crafts
Looking for a family craft for the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are three suggestions!
Whoever Fits In Wins
Being bullied-and resilient-in middle school
Seeing is Reading in "Books to Treasure"
See legendary children's book illustrator Christian Robinson @ Hardesty Regional Library on Nov. 15
Home Alone:
Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your Child
Free to Read:
2019 Children’s Day/Book Day Events Support the Freedom of Choice in Reading
Is Your Child Getting Enough ZZZZZs?
How to Know and What to Do
Grade-school Crushes:
How to talk to your kid about their crush without embarrassing them
I'm a Tulsa Kid: Kadence Long
Tulsa's Little Lighthouse recently added a statue modeled on Kadence to their school grounds
Two Parents, Two Homes:
Easing the transition
How to Communicate With Your Child's Teacher
Why electronic communication may be preferred and how to take advantage of scheduled parent/teacher events
Reading Pictures, Drawing Feelings
Meet Shadra Strickland @ Hardesty Library on November 9 for 'Books to Treasure'
The Value of Age-Appropriate Homework
Benefits include improved study habits, self-discipline, independent problem-solving skills and more
How to Pump Up Physical Activity With Your Children
And the many benefits of having physically active kids.
Patriotism Begins at Home:
Small ways to teach your child to be a good citizen.
Children with ADHD Need Personalized Care and Treatment
There are many options for managing ADHD, and what works for one child may not work for another.
Making a Plan for Summer Screen Time
Beyond limiting the quantity of time kids spend on screens, parents should consider the quality of the screen time.
Why Good Readers May Have Low Test Scores
The complexity of skills assessed by standardized reading tests may account for the disparity between some children's reading ability and their test scores.
Happy Campers:
Choosing a Camp with the Best Benefits for Your Child
How to Create Thankful Kids This Thanksgiving
Begin by modeling gratitude and consider following up with these other six ideas.
Seven Tips for Overcoming Fear of the Dark
Fear of the dark is a normal part of development but can lead to sleep deprivation; here are some ways parents can help.
The Benefits of Music Lessons
Evidence suggests that the benefits of music lessons outweighs the costs involved.
Families Explore Nature in Oklahoma!
Find out how your kids can be nature detectives.
Childhood Obesity in Oklahoma
Local group wants to cut the fat.
The Arts: Hold the Metronome!
Forget Katy Perry, What Your Kid Needs Is a Really Great Opera -- Or Any Other Show!
Mindfulness Parenting:
Embracing What Truly Matters
Trekking Through the Transitions
Entering Kindergarten and Middle School can be tough for students and parents alike.
Lake Hills Montessori
New Space Allows Larger Enrollment
Calendar
Jan
17
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*Please call for hours before visiting: 918-595-7339.
Did you know that as many as 50 African American-only communities arose in Oklahoma Territory shortly after the Land Run? This and other facts are featured in two upcoming exhibits that explore the history of African Americans in Oklahoma Territory before statehood. The All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit will run simultaneously, Dec. 3 through Jan. 30, with African American Education: From Pre-Statehood to Present. The exhibits take visitors back in time, offering insight into African Americans’ lives and education in early Oklahoma.
As part of the African American Education exhibit, Lifelong Educator Dr. Donnie L. Nero will give a presentation at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2020. He will discuss education development, highlighting his personal experiences during the age of school segregation.
The All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit is part of the Oklahoma History Center Traveling Exhibit Program. For more information about this program or other traveling exhibits, call 405-522-0780.
Save right meow at the Tulsa Zoo! All December and January guests will receive half-off regular admission. Grizzly bears, Arctic foxes, red pandas and, of course, snow leopards love the cold – they playfully romp around snow-covered spaces and even enjoy chilly, snow-free days. Bundle up and save this January at the Tulsa Zoo. Details at tulsazoo.org/pounce 6421 E. 36th St. North. Open all winter 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except during inclement weather.
Bring your own project and join us for good talk, laughter and fun. It’s not just knitting anymore. We also have people who sew, crochet, and do scrimshaw and leather work too. For adults.
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation through the Tulsa Library Trust.
Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323.
Cirque du Soleil is back on ice with AXEL, a new electrifying experience fusing world-class ice skating with breathtaking acrobatics. Follow AXEL and his dynamic group of friends whose passion for live music and graphic arts come to life in an exhilarating adventure that reminds us that our dreams are within reach.
Discover this young artist as he falls for the fascinating Lei in a high-speed chase for love and self-realization. Sparks fly as they set out on a fast-moving quest through fun colorful fantastical worlds. Will he fulfill his destiny and find his voice?
Cirque du Soleil AXEL: Get ready for awesome music, astonishing projections, and stunning acrobatic skating performances.
The classic musical-comedy comes to town! Con man Harold Hill poses as a band director to “sell” instruments to unsuspecting Midwestern townsfolk. Hill’s plan hits a snag when he is found out – and falls in love – with a prim and proper piano teacher. Featuring the beloved hit “‘Til There Was You.” Presented by Theatre Tulsa
Jan
18
Sat
*Please call for hours before visiting: 918-595-7339.
Did you know that as many as 50 African American-only communities arose in Oklahoma Territory shortly after the Land Run? This and other facts are featured in two upcoming exhibits that explore the history of African Americans in Oklahoma Territory before statehood. The All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit will run simultaneously, Dec. 3 through Jan. 30, with African American Education: From Pre-Statehood to Present. The exhibits take visitors back in time, offering insight into African Americans’ lives and education in early Oklahoma.
As part of the African American Education exhibit, Lifelong Educator Dr. Donnie L. Nero will give a presentation at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2020. He will discuss education development, highlighting his personal experiences during the age of school segregation.
The All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit is part of the Oklahoma History Center Traveling Exhibit Program. For more information about this program or other traveling exhibits, call 405-522-0780.
Save right meow at the Tulsa Zoo! All December and January guests will receive half-off regular admission. Grizzly bears, Arctic foxes, red pandas and, of course, snow leopards love the cold – they playfully romp around snow-covered spaces and even enjoy chilly, snow-free days. Bundle up and save this January at the Tulsa Zoo. Details at tulsazoo.org/pounce 6421 E. 36th St. North. Open all winter 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except during inclement weather.
Join us for our Winter Market in Kendall Whittier! Come support local and shop some of your favorite vendors from our Cherry Street Market every other Saturday through the colder months. You will find seasonal produce, responsibly raised meats & dairy, honey, crafts and so much more! Eat Oklahoma Grown all year round!
Join Tulsa Artist Fellow Karl Jones for a special story time and art activities at Art Start on Saturday, January 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in ONEOK Boathouse!
Tulsa Artist Fellow Karl Jones is kicking off this month’s Art Start with a special reading of children’s books he has edited for Penguin Random House! Starting at 9:30 a.m., Karl will be reading “Mr. Boddington’s Studio NYC ABCs,” “Mr. Boddington’s Studio San Francisco ABC’s” and a story he wrote himself about Tulsa ABC’s. After story time, dance along as Karl plays his ukulele and sings songs about building, construction and landmarks!
Then at 10 a.m., use your new knowledge of architecture to construct and design your own city or buildings using construction paper. This project is for every age level, and can be worked on as a family!
As we move towards a more technical world, Art Start programs will highlight STEAM classes in a fun way for children to see that the arts and sciences are often integrated, not separate.
ABOUT KARL JONES
Karl Jones is a writer, editor, performer and visual artist. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma he now lives in Brooklyn, New York making performance and visual work while writing and editing children’s literature for Penguin Random House. Karl has worked in arts education at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland and been a camp counselor/arts and music instructor for upwards of five years. He has also taught and coached double dutch for upwards of thirty years. In 2019, Karl completed an Art Start program in paper collage puppetry at the Gathering Place and brought his double dutch team for a public program at the park.
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