Free 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.
Arts, Crafts & Creativity
Creative Writing Club
- Wednesdays, April 1, 15, 4-5 p.m.
- Judy Z. Kishner Library
Do you like writing stories or want to learn how? Join us for writing prompts, games, encouraging feedback and brainstorming. For teens and tweens.
Teen Time: Art
- Monday, April 6 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Charles Page Library
Hang out at the library. The library will have supplies to make shrinky dinks. Bring a friend or make some new ones. For teens and tweens.
Clock Shop
- Tuesday, April 7 ● 4-5 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library
Create your own functional clock from start to finish. This hands-on crafting program blends creativity, simple mechanics and design as participants build a unique timepiece to take home. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Teen Tuesday: Perler Bead Crafting
- Tuesday, April 7 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Collinsville Library
Create Perler bead designs to turn into key chains and jewelry. Templates and tools are provided. For teens and tweens.
Young Writers Collective
- Wednesdays, April 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. 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.
Watercolors and the Natural World
- Wednesday, April 8 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
In this beginner class, we’ll spend some time gaining a new appreciation for the watercolor genre. Supplies are provided. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens.
Paracord Crafts
- Thursday, April 9 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Broken Arrow Library
Parachute cord (AKA paracord) is a cord made of nylon that makes for a fun crafting material for items like bracelets, lanyards, key chain decorations and more! For teens and tweens.
Cross-Stitch for Beginners
- Thursday, April 16 ● 5-7 p.m.
- Bixby Library
Learn to cross-stitch and take home a handmade key chain. For teens and tweens.
Illustrating the Past and Present: Zine Making and Book Discussion
- Friday, April 24 ● 3-4:30 p.m.
- Central Library ● Chapman Room
Discuss the graphic novel Maus and then learn how to record your own perspective of current events through illustration. This event is in conjunction with the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition on display at Central Library, April 14-May 20. Learn more at www.TulsaLibrary.org/AATH. For ages 12-18.
Booked and Bedazzled
- Monday, April 27 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Pratt Library
Turn the cover of your favorite book into a work of art. Join for an hour of book bedazzling! Supplies are provided but are limited. Participants are encouraged to bring their own book. For teens.
Book Clubs
In the Middle: Tween Book Club
- Thursday, April 2 ● 4-5 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut Ave.
Read The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri and then join us for activities and discussion. In 1941 Iran, orphans Babak and his sister flee to the mountains to teach nomads. Alongside a Jewish boy hunted by a Nazi spy, they must survive WWII in this epic adventure. For tweens.
Graphic Novel Book Club
- Saturday, April 11 ● 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library
Discuss the graphic novelization of Ursula K. Le Guin’s classic A Wizard of Earthsea, adapted by Fred Fordham. Enjoy great conversation, snacks and activities. For teens and tweens.
Tweens Read Book Club
- Thursday, April 16 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St., Sand Springs
Read what you can of Sea Legs by Jules Bakes and join for activities and discussion. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Charles Page Library. For ages 9-12.
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
Bored Game Afternoon
- Thursdays, April 2, 9, 23, 30 ● 3:30-5 p.m.
- Maxwell Park Library, 1313 N. Canton Ave.
Beat the afternoon boredom with card and board games! For teens.
Third Thursday Arcade
- Thursday, April 16 ● 3:30-5 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.
Game Lounge
- Thursday, April 16 ● 5-6:30 p.m.
- Hardesty Regional Library ● Digital Lounge
Discover a relaxed space where you can connect with friends, play exhilarating video games and unleash your creativity in a welcoming environment. Video games and activities are provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. For teens and tweens.
Teen Time: Gaming
- Monday, April 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 and Leadership 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
Rudisill Teen Lounge
- Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Fridays, April 3, 10, 17; Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28; 3:45-5 p.m.
- Rudisill Regional Library ● Computer Lab
Hang out in the Computer Lab. Use the computers to do homework or game with friends, do a puzzle or activity, or just hang out and chat with others. Fridays are movie days! Optional “Side Quests” and prizes are provided. For middle & high schoolers
Teen Lounge
- Wednesdays, April 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 Lounge
- Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30-5 p.m.
- Judy Z. Kishner Library
Hang out with friends, play games, eat snacks, make crafts and more. For teens and tweens.
Fandom Club
- Thursdays, April 2, 16, 30 ● 4:30-6 p.m.
- Martin Regional Library
Whether you’re into anime, manga, video games, comics or movies, come hang, chat and unwind. For teens and tweens.
Teen Night
- Thursday, April 2 ● 5-7 p.m.
- Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd Pl.
Make crafts and play games at this casual monthly teen hangout. Bring your art project, your homework, your friends or just yourself! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. For ages 13-18.
Teen Volunteer Drop-In Hour
- Friday, April 10 ● 4-5 p.m.; Wednesday, April 22 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Martin Regional Library
Youth ages 12-16 are welcome to drop by the Martin Regional Library to volunteer for a service hour.
Teen Advisory Board
- Friday, April 10 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library
Teens are invited to help plan programs at Nathan Hale Library for community service hours.
Cozy Study Hall
- Saturday, April 11 ● 10 a.m.-noon
- Nathan Hale Library
It is time to buckle down and come study with friends at this pop-up study hall. The library will have snacks and sips to fuel your brain. For teens.
Teen Lounge: Video Games, Crafts and Snacks
- Thursday, April 23 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Collinsville Library, 1223 W. Main St., Collinsville
Join for video games, crafts and snacks. All supplies. provided. For teens and tweens.
Teen Drop-In Volunteer Day
- Friday, April 24 ● 2-5 p.m.
- Skiatook Library
Hey, teens! Need a service hour or two? Drop by the library anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. and volunteer. For ages 12-17.

