Free Events for Tweens and Teens
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: Pocket Library Tins
- Tuesday, May 5, 4-5 p.m.
- Collinsville Library
Build your dream pocket library to display your favorite stories and trinkets. A wide array of decor and mini books are provided, but you are encouraged to bring additional trinkets. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. Registration is required. Register at tulsalibrary.org/events or call 918-549-7323. For teens and tweens.
Creative Writing Club
- Wednesdays, May 6, 20, 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.
Young Writers Collective
- Wednesdays, May 13, 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.
Book Clubs
Graphic Novel Book Club
- Saturday, May 9 ● 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library
Discuss Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity and illustrated by Christopher Baldwin. Enjoy great conversation, snacks and activities. For teens and tweens.
Tweens Read Book Club
- Thursday, May 21 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Charles Page Library, 551 E. 4th St., Sand Springs
Read what you can of The Summer of June by Jamie Sumner and join us 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
Check back next month for more events!
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
- Fridays, May 1, 15, 22 ● 3:45-5 p.m.; Mondays, May 4, 11, 18 ● 3:45-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 ● 3:45-5 p.m.; Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 ● 3:45-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27 ● 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! For middle & high schoolers
Teen Lounge at Central Library
- Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 ● 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 at Judy Z. Kishner Library
- Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 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.
Teen Advisory Board
- Friday, May 7 ● 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Nathan Hale Library
Teens are invited to help plan programs at Nathan Hale Library for community service hours.
Teen Night
- Thursday, May 7 ● 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 Team Interviews
- Monday, May 18 ● 4-5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 20 ● 4-5 p.m.; Friday, May 22 ● 4-5 p.m.
- Bronson Brookside Library
Are you interested in joining Bronson Brookside Library’s Teen Team? Come by for a drop-in interview event. Teen Team volunteers assist librarians with Tulsa City-County Library activities during the annual library Summer Reading Program and get hands-on job experience. Teens ages 13-15 can fill out an application and return it to the library location where they are interested in volunteering. Visit tulsalibrary.org/teen-team for more information.
