Free Events for Tweens and Teens This Month
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
Teen Tuesday: DIY Book Journal
- Tuesday, Oct. 6 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Collinsville Library, 1223 W. Main St., Collinsville
Celebrate Teens Read Month! Create a personalized book journal to log and reflect on your reading. All supplies are provided, but bring anything specific you want to add. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Teen Art Day
- Friday, Oct. 9 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Kendall-Whittier Library
Teens are invited to join us for a vision board and art craft.
Teen Candle Decorating: Día de Muertos Edition
- Tuesday, Oct. 13 ● 4-5 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by decorating a candle in honor of Día de Muertos. Create a meaningful keepsake while reflecting on memories, culture and loved ones. Supplies are provided. Sponsored by the Hispanic Resource Center. For teens.
Crafting Club
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Broken Arrow Library
Join the library for a variety of craft creativity, color and fun! For teens and tweens.
Young Writers Collective
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 ● 4-5 p.m.
- LOCATION: Owasso Community Center, Eagles Room, 301 S. Cedar St.
Join for a teen-led writing workshop to help strengthen and build creativity. Bring a notepad and pencil. Snacks are provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Hosted by Owasso Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18.
DIY Button Workshop
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 2-3 p.m.
- Helmerich Library
Have you ever wanted to see your own artwork or favorite meme on a button that you can wear and share with friends? If so, join this fun workshop. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. For ages 10-16.
Canva Digital Zines With the Digital Literacy Lab
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 3-4:30 p.m.
- Central Library ● Computer Lab
Learn a little about zines and their history while learning the basics of creating in Canva. No experience necessary. Registration is encouraged. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Sew Your Own Book Sleeve
- Saturday, Oct. 17 ● 2-4 p.m.
- Zarrow Regional Library
Want to create the perfect accessory for your favorite books? Celebrate Teens Read Month by sewing a personalized book sleeve. No sewing experience is necessary. All materials are provided. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 13-18.
Writing Twisty Passages: How To Write “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories
- Wednesday, Oct. 21 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
Learn the basics of Twine, a digital environment for interactive storytelling. Bring a laptop or tablet. A limited number of library laptops will be available for checkout. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Craft-A-Rama Extravaganza
- Saturday, Oct. 24 ● 10:30 a.m.-noon
- Glenpool Library
The library will provide all sorts of crafts to make and take, such as lanyard key chain with whistle, needle felting, pumpkin painting, tie-dyeing with Sharpies and more. All supplies are provided but are limited. For teens and tweens.
Teen Time: Tin Foil Embossing
- Monday, Oct. 26 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Charles Page Library
Learn how to make unique designs with tin foil by using embossing techniques. For teens and tweens.
Terrifying Tomes
- Friday, Oct. 30 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Bronson Brookside Library
Create and decorate pocket notebooks using the Coptic method of bookbinding. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For ages 13-18.
Book (or Film) Clubs
In the Middle: Tween Book Club
- Thursday, Oct. 1 ● 4-5 p.m.
- South Broken Arrow Library
Stitch: Reimagining Frankenstein by Pádraig Kenny is this month’s featured book. Craft and snacks are provided. For tweens.
Teen Anime Club
- Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 27 ● 6-7 p.m.
- Bixby Library
Watch the first two episodes of a possibly new-to-you anime and have a discussion afterward. For teens and tweens.
Graphic Novel Club
- Saturday, Oct. 10 ● 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Nathan Hale Library
Discuss Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault. Enjoy great conversation, snacks and activities. For teens and tweens.
Warrior Cats Fandom Party
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 5-7 p.m.
- Schusterman-Benson Library
Cats of all clans are invited to a fun gathering of warriors, apprentices and medicine cats in celebration of Teens Read Month. Celebrate Erin Hunter’s Warrior Cats series with crafts, activities, refreshments and clan fellowship. For teens and tweens.
Not That Serious Book Club
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 5:30-7 p.m.
- Hardesty Regional Library ● Digital Lounge
This monthly club is a space for teens and tweens to gather and discuss books while completing other activities or crafts. This month’s theme is “spooky.” Don’t worry! Reading a new book each month isn’t required to attend.
Teen Book Talk: Horrors, Mysteries and Thrillers
- Thursday, Oct. 29 ● 6-7 p.m.
- Skiatook Library
Chat about your favorite scary reads, eat spooky snacks and celebrate Teens Read Month. For teens and tweens.
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, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29 ● 3:30-5 p.m.
- Maxwell Park Library
Join the library for card and board games and beat the boredom! For teens.
Teen Time: Gaming
- Monday, Oct. 12 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Charles Page Library
Play video games at the library. Pick a game to play on our Switch or just hang out in the space with us. For teens and tweens.
After-School Gaming
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
Play video and card games in a relaxed environment. Some snacks and drinks are provided. For ages 13-18.
Third Thursday Arcade
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Maxwell Park Library
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 is a must. For tweens and teens.
The Checkmate Challengers: Youth Chess Club
- Thursdays, Oct. 8, 22 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Collinsville Library
Join fellow chess enthusiasts for friendly competition. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is encouraged to participate, learn and have fun. Please note that boards are limited, so bringing your own chess set is highly recommended. Registration is encouraged. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Halloween Escape Room
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 5-7 p.m.
- Bixby Library
Find clues and solve fun, engaging puzzles to “escape” the room and unlock a box of prizes! Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Game Time
- Thursday, Oct. 29 ● 6-7:30 p.m.
- Zarrow Regional Library
An evening of games, snacks and spooky-season fun at the library. 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
Teen Lounge – Central Library
- Wednesdays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 ● 4-6 p.m.
- Central Library, 400 Civic Center
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For ages 10 and up.
Fandom Club
- Thursdays, Oct. 1, 15 ● 4-6 p.m.
- Martin Regional Library ● Lecture Room
Join the Fandom Hang! Whether you’re into anime, manga, video games, comics or movies, come hang, chat and unwind. For teens and tweens.
Teen Night
- Thursday, Oct. 1 ● 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.
Snacks Around the World: Hispanic Heritage Edition
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
Come try treats from Central and South America, then use TierMaker to rank them. Seats are limited. Registration is required. Register at www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens & tweens.
Teen Lounge – Collinsville
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 4-5:30 p.m.
- Collinsville Library
Join us for video and board games, crafts and snacks. All supplies are provided. For teens and tweens.
Teen Lounge – Jenks Library
- Thursdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, 29 ● 5-6 p.m.
- Jenks Library
Come hang out with video and board games, and crafts. For teens.
Teen Advisory Board
- Thursday, Oct. 15 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library
Teens are invited to help plan programs at Nathan Hale Library for community service hours. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Helmerich Library.
Teen Volunteer Drop-in Hour
- Friday, Oct. 9 and Wednesday, Oct. 21, ● 4-5 p.m.
- Martin Regional Library ● Conference Room
Youth ages 12-16 are welcome to drop by the Martin Regional Library to volunteer for a service hour. No registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board
- Thursday, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 ● 7-7:45 p.m.
- LOCATION: Owasso Community Center, 301 S. Cedar St.
Have fun, earn community service hours and join us in making the library a better place for teens. Talk with your teen librarian about what you have been reading, creating or watching, and help plan programs, displays and events. Earn volunteer hours. Applications are required and are available at the library. Snacks are provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. For sixth through 12th graders.
