Storytimes in Tulsa
It's never too early to start fostering your child's love of books.
Tulsa is full of fun storytime opportunities to enjoy with your child. See a schedule below. We update the list monthly.
july
STORYTIME AT LAVENDER’S BLEU LITERACY MARKET
Enjoy Storytime at Lavender’s Bleu Literacy Market every Tuesday and Saturday at 11 a.m.!
STORYTIME AT TULSA ZOO
Enjoy a storytime and meet an animal ambassador every Wednesday at the Tulsa Zoo! Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the elephant pavilion.
STORYTIME AT ELEANOR’S BOOKSHOP
Eleanor’s Bookshop is now hosting a daily storytime at 11:30 a.m.! (Please note: Eleanor’s Bookshop is closed on Mondays.)
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Philbrook hosts a Storytime in the Garden on Thursdays at 10 a.m. This event is geared towards kids 10 and under.
STORYTIME AT GATHERING PLACE
Head to Gathering Place’s Reading Tree every Thursday at 4 p.m. Each week features a new guest reader.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ● 10:30-11 a.m.
Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 ● 10:30-11 a.m.
Tune in for this 0-5 storytime and grow that love of reading! Enjoy simple songs and books for little ones and more interactive stories and activities for older children. Join us here: www.facebook.com/
Build A Reader Storytime: Bilingual/Cuentos Bilingües
Mondays, July 5, 12 ● 10:30-10:50 a.m.
Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Join us here: www.facebook.com/
Build A Reader Storytime: Preschool
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 ● 10:30-11 a.m.
The best in children’s literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. Join us here: www.facebook.com/
Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival
Tuesday, July 6 ● 2-3 p.m.
Join Rudisill Regional Library and performer Muriel Johnson for the annual storytelling festival and let your imagination run wild! From coast to coast, the always fun and interactive Muriel uses her performances to share stories, engaging her audience with different voices, chants and movements. Kids of all ages will be delighted by her contagious enthusiasm. Email rr@tulsalibrary.org for the Zoom invite. After the program date, you can also view her performance on her website at https://www.forherstories.
Read & Sing With Hot Toast Music Company
Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Join Mr. Symon as he reads his favorite books and sings original songs that go with them. Watch on TCCL’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/
Treefort Storytime at Tulsa Botanic Garden
Thursday, July 15, 10:30-11 a.m. (Also August 19, 10:30-11 a.m.)
Enjoy a nature-themed story in the Children’s Discovery Garden and explore the Garden on your own afterward. Bring a picnic lunch if you like! Free with general admission.
Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free, but do need a ticket. Purchase tickets in advance.
Build A Reader Storytime: Babies & Toddlers
Mondays, July 19, 26 ● 10:30-10:50 a.m.
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading. Join us here: www.facebook.com/
august
STORYTIME AT LAVENDER’S BLEU LITERACY MARKET
Enjoy Storytime at Lavender’s Bleu Literacy Market every Tuesday and Saturday at 11 a.m.!
STORYTIME AT TULSA ZOO
Enjoy a storytime and meet an animal ambassador every Wednesday at the Tulsa Zoo! Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the elephant pavilion.
STORYTIME AT ELEANOR’S BOOKSHOP
Eleanor’s Bookshop is now hosting a daily storytime at 11:30 a.m.! (Please note: Eleanor’s Bookshop is closed on Mondays.)
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Philbrook hosts a Storytime in the Garden on Thursdays at 10 a.m. This event is geared towards kids 10 and under.
STORYTIME AT GATHERING PLACE
Head to Gathering Place’s Reading Tree every Thursday at 4 p.m. Each week features a new guest reader.
Saturday Storytime at Philbrook Museum
Saturday, August 7, 10-10:30 a.m.
Join Philbrook for a special Saturday Storytime in the Garden. Drop in for imaginative stories geared towards kids 10 and under.
Treefort Storytime at Tulsa Botanic Garden
Thursday, August 19, 10:30-11 a.m.
Enjoy a nature-themed story in the Children’s Discovery Garden and explore the Garden on your own afterward. Bring a picnic lunch if you like! Free with general admission.
Admission is FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+, $4 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free, but do need a ticket. Purchase tickets in advance.
