Summer Reading

Summer Reading Program Begins May 20th!
Adventure Begins At Your Library

Watch to learn more about Summer Reading 2024!

Summer Reading 2024 is coming soon!

Summer Reading Adventures Await You and the Whole Family at Southeast Oklahoma Library System. Your local library is the place to be this summer! You will see activities, books, and programs that center around the 2024 Summer Reading theme, Adventure Begins at Your Library.

All 16 libraries and our Bookmobile will be hosting a variety of activities during the summer, including educational programs, reading challenges, craft projects, story times, performances, and more.

 

Summer Reading Prevents the Summer Slide

For young people, Summer Reading is more than just fun. It actually helps prevent the summer learning slide. Children who do not read and do not continue learning during their summer vacations can lose two months of achievement and fall behind in school. Keeping young people reading and learning during their summer vacation is key to the future success of students.

To enhance your local Summer Reading program, here's some more resources that parents can use to help their children keep learning during their summer vacations:

How to Prevent Your Kids From Losing What They Learned in School During Summer Vacation

How to Beat the Summer Slide

Building Literacy Every Day

 

Adventure Begins At Your Library

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group.

Backyard Explorers: Sorting Soils

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Dig into the world beneath our feet with Backyard Explorers: Sorting Soils! This April, join Miss Kaylee to discover the different types of soil and why they’re so important for plants, animals, and the environment.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Earth Day & Spring Showers Coloring

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the beauty of nature with Earth Day & Spring Showers Coloring! This month, kids can color scenes of blooming flowers, playful wildlife, and rainy-day fun while learning about the wonders of our planet.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Take and Make for Children

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of April will be a flying bee craft.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take and Make for Teens

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for April .  It will be a Busted Canvas.   Sounds like fun.  Come and pick one up.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wild & Wondrous: April Book Box Raffle

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Spring into adventure with our Wild & Wondrous: April Book Box Raffle!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Passages & Prose: A Journey in Ink

04/01/2025 @ 4:00pm - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Wander through shadowed libraries, rain-soaked streets, and whispered verse with a story steeped in mystery and poetry.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Tales will be for children aged birth to 5 years of age.  During this time, we will sing, play and read stories to help promote a love of reading and practice those gross and fine motor skills necessary for this age group to develop.&

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

SEOLS makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Exercise and Camaraderie

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Community Information, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Classes led by OSU Extension.

 

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is a 12 week class that teaches skills and good body alignment by using coordinated and flowing movements. 

This program is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services & Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.