Top Events for Tweens and Teens This Month in Tulsa
Tulsa offers a variety of all-ages events each month, but we wanted to create a special list of events just for tweens and teens in the Tulsa area! For more tween- and teen-related content, go to tulsakids.com/tweens-teens, where we cover everything from getting a driver’s license in Oklahoma to screen time to teen-friendly destinations in the Tulsa area.
Anime & Manga
Cosplay and Anime Movie Night
- Tuesday, Oct. 7 ● 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Collinsville Library, 1223 W. Main St., Collinsville
Come dressed as a favorite anime/manga character and enjoy an anime film with some snacks and drinks. The film is rated PG. For teens and tweens.
Teen Anime Club
- Tuesdays, Oct. 14, 28 ● 6-7 p.m.
- Bixby Library, 20 E. Breckenridge Ave., Bixby
Teen Anime Club is back! We’ll watch two episodes of a possibly new-to-you anime and have a discussion afterward. For teens and tweens.
Arts, Crafts & Creativity
Creative Writing Club
- Wednesdays, Oct. 1, 15 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Judy Z. Kishner Library, 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave., Sperry
Do you want to learn how to write creatively or develop your writing skills? If so, join our creative writing club. All skill levels are welcome; no experience required. For teens and tweens.
Petrifying Picture Books
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4-5 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut Ave., BA
Create ominous books of the picture variety and sample spooky snacks. For teens and tweens.
Young Writers Collective
- Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 22 ● 4-4:45 p.m.
- Collinsville Library, 1223 W. Main St., Collinsville
A teen-led writing workshop to help strengthen and build creativity. Meets on the main floor of the library in the teen area or in the meeting room downstairs. Hosted by Owasso Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Registration is required. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18.
Graphic Novel Workshop
- Thursday, Oct. 9 ● 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St., Sand Springs
Join local artist Lucy Smith and learn the basics of creating comics and graphic novels and then practice some of the techniques. Supplies are provided, but are limited. For teens and tweens.
DIY Book Title Stories
- Thursday, Oct. 9 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway Ave., BA
Use a variety of book titles to make up short stories and poems. For ages 11-17.
Teen Space – Solar Print Bookmarks
- Friday, Oct. 10 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St.
Celebrate World Space Week by harnessing the power of the sun to make a custom, solar print bookmark. For teens and tweens.
Mutant Teenage Zombification
- Saturday, Oct. 11 ● 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Glenpool Library, 730 E. 141st St., Glenpool
Transform toys into zombies, ghosts, witches or any other Halloween creature. You may bring your own toy or select one of ours. This may get messy, so please dress accordingly. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Faux Bug Taxidermy
- Monday, Oct. 13 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Skiatook Library, 316 Wc Rogers Blvd., Skiatook
Turn creepy-crawlies into total glow-ups! Paint a fake insect, mount it on a plaque and then add your own flair. Boom! Instant spooky masterpiece worthy of any haunted gallery. For teens and tweens.
Creepy Crafts
- Wednesday, Oct. 15 ● 3:30-5 p.m.
- Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton Ave.
Create a creepy craft that will inspire you to read! For teens and tweens.
Blackout Poetry
- Wednesday, Oct. 15 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Herman and Kate Kaiser Library, 5202 S. Hudson Ave.
Writing on books? It’s okay! Strike through the pages of gently used donated books. Brandish a permanent marker and write your own poems by the method of creative negation. Registration is required. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Teens Read Month: Spooky Miniature Bookshelves
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 5:30-7 p.m.
- Bixby Library, 20 E. Breckenridge Ave., Bixby
Create a tiny bookshelf in a repurposed mint tin, then decorate it with spooky accessories. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7323 to register. For teens and tweens.
Teens Read Month: Spooky Spellbooks
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 5-7 p.m.
- Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd Pl.
Join us for a cozy evening of transforming journals into spooky spellbooks, sipping cider and watching a classic Halloween movie (rated PG). Snacks and spooky vibes included. For teens and tweens.
Teens Read Month: Blackout Poetry Slam
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 6-7:30 p.m.
- Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.
Celebrate Teens Read Month at the library’s pop-up poetry café! We’re bringing the full slam experience – cozy tables, café-style snacks, smooth ambiance and even a set of bongos to keep the beat. Make poetry from old book pages, then take the mic and share your work – or just chill with a snack and listen. No pressure, all creativity. All supplies are provided. For ages 13-18.
Teens Read Month: Teen Craft and Movie Night
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 6-8 p.m.
- Central Library ● Tandy Garden, 400 Civic Center
A night of crafts, popcorn and community. Just bring your imagination and a blanket and enjoy fall crafts and a movie in our garden. Movie is rated PG. If inclement weather, all activities will be moved into Aaronson Auditorium. All materials are provided. For teens and tweens.
Teens Read Month: Comic Book Workshop With Carl Antonowicz
- Saturday, Oct. 18 ● 1-2:30 p.m.
- Central Library ● Chapman Room, 400 Civic Center
Join graphic novelist Carl Antonowicz for a fun and engaging introduction to comic book creation. Antonowicz is a Tulsa-based multidisciplinary artist, who currently teaches at The University of Tulsa. For teens and tweens.
Teens Read Month: DIY Book Edge Painting
- Tuesday, Oct. 21 ● 6-7 p.m.
- Jenks Library, 523 W. B St., Jenks
Learn how to make your own custom editions of your favorite books by painting the edges. Books are provided. Registration is required. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 12-18.
Book Clubs
In the Middle: Tween Book Club
- Thursday, Oct. 2 ● 4-5 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut Ave.
Follow Linus and his friends as they investigate unsettling incidents around the neighborhood in Monster Tree by Sarah Elisabeth Allen.
Graphic Novel Book Club
- Saturday, Oct. 11 ● 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St.
Join a literary celebration of the graphic novel adaptation of Mary Downing Hahn’s spooky novel All the Lovely Bad Ones. For teens and tweens.
Tweens Read Book Club
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 3-4 p.m.
- Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St., Sand Springs
Read what you can of Ham Helsing by Rich Moyer and then join us for book-related activities and discussion. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Charles Page Library. For tweens.
Teens Read Month: The Book Was Better … Movie Night!
- Thursday, Oct. 23 ● 4-5:45 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library, 6038 E. 23rd St.
We’ll watch a movie that is based on a book and chat about it. If you have never read the book, don’t worry! Our featured movie is based on a classic novel set in Tulsa that reminds us to stay gold. For ages 13-18.
Dungeons & Dragons
We’ve created a separate list for TCCL’s monthly DnD events. Find it at tulsakids.com/dungeons-and-dragons-groups
Games and Gaming
Third Thursday Arcade
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton Ave.
Play games on the library’s Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Space is limited to four players per game on the Switch and two per game on the Xbox, so taking turns in a must. For teens and tweens.
Teen Lounge: Video Games and Bookmark Crafting
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Collinsville Library, 1223 W. Main St., Collinsville
Celebrate Teens Read Month with video games, crafts and snacks. All supplies are provided. For teens and tweens.
Teens Read Month: Teen Book Bingo
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Rd.
Get a bingo, choose a book! Get five in a row on your bingo board and choose a book to keep from our teen book cart. For ages 13-18.
Game Lounge
- Thursday, Oct. 16 ● 5-6:30 p.m.
- Hardesty Regional Library ● Digital Lounge, 8316 E. 93rd St.
Discover a relaxed space where you can connect with friends, dive into exhilarating video games and unleash your creativity in a safe, welcoming environment. Video games and activities are provided. For teens and tweens.
Teen Time: Gaming
- Monday, Oct. 20 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St., Sand Springs
Play a video game on the library’s Switch or just hang out. For teens and tweens.
Other Social Groups
Coffee House at Youth Services of Tulsa
- Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.
- Where: Youth Services of Tulsa, 311 S. Madison Ave.
This is a weekly time for middle and high school students to hang out while enjoying fun activities and free QuikTrip beverages. Check their Facebook page for themes or cancellations.
Teen Connection
- The last Wednesday of the month, 4:30-6 p.m., does not meet in Dec.
- The Arc of Oklahoma, 2516 E. 71st St. Suite A
Social group for middle and high school students (6th-12th grade) with high-functionin
Teen Lounge
- Wednesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ● 4-6 p.m.
- Central Library ● Chapman Room, 300 Civic Center
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
Teen Advisory Board: Monster Makers in Celebration of Teens Read Month
- Friday, Oct. 10 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Pratt Library, 3219 S. 113th Ave. W., Sand Springs
Love stories, creativity and making an impact? Join Pratt Library’s Teen Advisory Board and share your ideas to help shape future library programs and enjoy a hands-on creative project. Design your own embroidered monster using line-drawn embroidery, and then create a handmade zine and bring your monster to life by writing an original short story. For teens and tweens.
Teen Volunteer Drop-In Hour
- Friday, Oct. 10 ● 4-5 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 22 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Martin Regional Library ● Group Study Room, 2601 S. Garnett Rd.
Youth ages 12-16 are welcome to drop by the Martin Regional Library to volunteer for a service hour. No registration is required.
Teens Read Month: Super SWAP! Superhero Comic Book Fans Meetup and Book Swap
- Saturday, Oct. 18 ● 2-4 p.m.
- Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford Ave.
Bring old comics that you’ve already read and swap them out for new ones. We’ll also have superhero-related crafts, quiet activities, board games, debates and even a cosplay contest! If you don’t have books to swap, come anyway and check out the huge collection of comics we have available at TCCL. Registration is encouraged. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 12-18.
Finding Your Niche: A Mini Career Exploration Event
- Tuesday, Oct. 28 ● 4-6 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut Ave.
Are you ready to explore exciting and unique career paths? Drop in and discover a variety of specialized fields and engage with experienced professionals as they share valuable insights and advice. For teens and tweens.
Jenks Library Teen Advisory Board: Volunteer at the Library!
- Tuesday, Sept. 30, Oct. 28 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Jenks Library, 523 W. B St., Jenks
Are you aged 12-17, love books and want volunteer hours? Join the Jenks Library Teen Advisory Board to meet peers, plan fun programs and help with library tasks while making a difference. Be part of a dynamic team that plays games, brainstorms future library programs and assists with important tasks like shelving books and preparing for events. Your voice and creativity can help shape the library experience for everyone.
