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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Cover: D-Bat

18. T hings to Do and …

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12. T able of Contents Kids’ Directory Information

(KEEP ON YOUR FOOD BUDGET DURING THE HOLIDAYS)

13. C hristian Montessori Academy (NOW ENROLLING)

Health Guys, Eric Aemisegger (GET ENROLLED OR YOUR HEALTHPLAN EVALUATED)

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12. V end N Things Hidden Values 13. Branson Railway (HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES)

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181 Ranch (SANTA, CRAFTS, PETTING ZOO...)

Holiday Giving (ADOPTING A FAMILY IN NEED) 15. Andy

B’s (BIRTHDAYS, BOWLING AND LASER TAG) C&J Uniforms (WINTER SALE)

(CUTE YARD SIGNS FOR ANY EVENT)

Kids’ Savings Directory 14. Y WCA Wish Upon A Star (GIFTS FOR TEEN MOTHERS)

15. 2020 Calendars (ORDER BY DEC. 15) Back Cover: Tulsa Club Hotel (BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICK)

16. B CC Santa Is Coming 17. D-Bat (NEW BORN TO PLAY PROGRAMS)

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Advertising Products, Services, and Savings for the Entire Family Jessica Hughes • 469.260.4692 Jessica@KidsDirectoryTulsa.com

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Things to Do and. . .

Saturday, December 7

Scale Model Gingerbread Building Competition HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY 9:00am - 1:00pm We invite participants of all ages to build their own gingerbread replica of a historic spacecraft or Hollywood space vessel from Star Wars or Star Trek.

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!

BIXBY LIBRARY 10:30am - 11:30am Celebrate Christmas with games, crafts and a visit with Santa! Limited to 40 children. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to visit with Santa. For ages 3-10.

Grinchmas Party featuring Santa Claus SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY 11:00am - 12:00pm Celebrate the Grinch with us! We’ll have Grinchy games, crafts and goodies. Special guest Santa will be here for chats and photos. Whoville costumes, pj’s or other holiday-inspired dress encouraged.

REGISTERED EVENT Seasonal Poetry Presented by the After-School Homework Club CENTRAL LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:30pm Join us for a winter-themed poetry session. We will write haiku, acrostics and maybe even a sonnet in celebration of the season. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For ages 10-18.

PAWS for Reading and Holiday Photo Op NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

3D Christmas/Holiday Cards GLENPOOL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Are you feeling a bit crafty this season?

Murder at the Manor ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 2:30pm - 4:00pm You cordially are invited to afternoon tea at the Manor.

Sip your preferred blend, nibble tasty treats and solve a murder! This Downton-esque murder is perfect for fans of the PBS series. For everyone.

Monday, December 9 Make-and-Take Sewing Class PRATT LIBRARY 10:00am - 12:00pm Repurpose your old sweaters into new winter wear. We will create a variety of winter staples including hats, gloves, socks, headbands, scarves and even ornaments.

LEGO Build SOUTH BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 10:30am - 11:30am Get hands-on experience with engineering principles as you design and build with LEGOs. For ages 5-18.

PAWS for Reading SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners.

Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required. REGISTERED EVENT. Stencil Screen Printing CENTRAL LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm See a demonstration of how to screen print Tshirts using stencils. We’ll discuss how the equipment works, software used and examples of what you can make.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for everyone.

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Adventure Club: Dungeons & Dragons @ the Library PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 4:00pm - 6:00pm Heroes needed! Join us for our weekly game of Dungeons & Dragons. Due to limited seating, only eight people will be able to participate in actual game play. For ages 13-18.

Tuesday, December 10 Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:00pm Join us for winter-themed arts and crafts. Children of all ages can join us after storytime for a make-and-take craft or art project. Perfect for toddlers and homeschool families.

PAWS for Reading PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Every 10 minutes Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners.

Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Wednesday, December 11 Build A Reader: Stay and Play JENKS LIBRARY OWASSO LIBRARY GLENPOOL LIBRARY ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 11:00am - 11:30am For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning! Join us for activities and toys that foster critical early literacy skills.

PAWS for Reading HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners.

Elementary-school kids are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Chess Lab MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:00pm Come and test your mettle against local players. For ages 10-adult.

PAWS for Reading BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners.

Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Thursday, December 12 Hands-on Storytime CENTRAL LIBRARY 10:30am - 11:00am Busy hands, busy brain! Preschoolers learn through hands-on activities. We will explore, experiment and create. Be ready to get messy! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Teen Gaming HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:30pm Play games on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox One. Ms. Tori’s Messy Art: Felt Ornaments GLENPOOL LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dress in your messy clothes for this Christmas project.

It’s beginning to look a lot like glitter (and paint and fabric glue). Call 918-549-7323 to REGISTER. For elementary students.

Give Back CENTRAL LIBRARY 4:30pm - 5:30pm Do you need community service hours? The holiday season is coming up, and we’re making cards for children in hospitals as a way to give back and spread encouragement. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTERED EVENT

Friday, December 13 Nintendo Switch Gaming SKIATOOK LIBRARY 3:00pm - 4:00pm Come and play fun games with us on the Nintendo Switch. For ages 6-12.

Annual Winter Holiday Craft Party MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Join us to make some acrylic, pour/dip, marbled winter ornaments that are guaranteed to be messy, festive and fun! Supplies are provided. For all ages.

K-2 STEM Book Club GLENPOOL LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm We’ll read a story together, discuss it and then do a small science experiment related to the book.

Downtown Bixby Christmas BIXBY LIBRARY 5:00pm - 8:00pm Join the festivities in downtown Bixby with Christmas crafts and popcorn! Watch the Bixby Christmas parade before or after you come see us. We are staying open until 8 p.m. For all ages.

Saturday, December 14 Drip-Pour Holiday Ornaments SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY 11:00am - 12:00pm Join us for easy holiday ornaments for the whole family! We will drip-pour paint into clear ornaments for unique, one-of-a-kind tree decor. Supplies are limited and on a first-come first-serve basis.

PAWS for Reading CENTRAL LIBRARY 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

Teen Lounge: Fluffy Slime JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 3:00pm - 4:30pm Made with extra ingredients like shaving cream and lotion, this slime is soft, smells good, and is extra thick and fluffy. Supplies are limited on first-come first-serve basis. For ages 9 and up.

Graphic Novels Presented by the After-School Homework Club PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Learn how to write graphic novels. Participants will work on storyboarding, layout and problems unique to this genre. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register online or call 918-549-7323. For ages 10-18.

Holiday Card Making NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:30pm Get crafty by making greeting cards for the holiday season. A silk screen print kit will be available to make your own custom made designs. For ages 13-18.

Kwanzaa Crafts SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY 2:00pm - 4:00pm Celebrate the Kwanzaa holiday with simple and fun crafts to share for the season. Limited supplies are provided. For all ages.

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Narnia Winter Wonderland ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:30pm Step through the wardrobe for a Narnia celebration.

Enjoy winter crafts and light refreshments. Costumes are welcome. For all ages.

Monday, December 16 Winter Break Fun! CHARLES PAGE LIBRARY 1:00pm - 3:00pm Start your holiday break with an afternoon of fun! Try your hand making various paper craft activities or get creative building with LEGOs while watching a holiday movie. For ages 4-12.

STEAM Workshop CENTRAL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:30pm Homeschoolers, this program is for you! Enjoy STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) activities for ages 5-12. Class size is limited.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register online.

Adventure Club: Dungeons & Dragons @ the Library PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 4:00pm - 6:00pm Heroes needed! Join us for our weekly game of Dungeons & Dragons. Due to limited seating, only eight people will be able to participate in actual game play.

For ages 13-18.

Maker Monday: Fancy Gift Wrapping CENTRAL LIBRARY 5:30pm - 7:00pm Want to improve your gift-wrapping game? Join Becky Leedy, tissue-paper maven, bow-tying queen and all around arbiter of good taste, to learn all about fancy gift wrapping. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Tuesday, December 17 Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:00pm Join us for winter-themed arts and crafts.

Children of all ages can join us after storytime for a make-and-take craft or art project. Perfect for toddlers and homeschool families.

Tween Game Night NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:30pm Join us for friendly Xbox One and PS4 competitions.

For ages 9-14.

Holiday Gumball Machine Ornament COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 4:30pm Make a holiday gumball machine ornament. For ages 10 and up. Supplies are provided but are limited.

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Random Fandom Tuesday for Teens BIXBY LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Love Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars or manga? Join us as we discuss our favorite fandom books and characters along with a fun activity. Light snacks are provided. For sixth through 12th graders.

Wednesday, December 18 Come-and-Go Holiday Craft JENKS LIBRARY 12:00am - 11:59pm Drop in and make a holiday craft to keep or give away.

All ages are welcome. Supplies are provided.

Chess Lab MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:00pm Come and test your mettle against local players. For ages 10-adult.

Thursday, December 19 Teen Lounge: Holiday Craft JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 3:00pm - 4:30pm Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a glass ornament. Supplies are limited on a first-come first-serve basis. For ages 8 and up.

Astronomical Art: Zentangle HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sit back, relax and create beautiful images using structured patterns. For teens.

PAWS for Reading GLENPOOL LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

Westside Anime Club ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Enjoy a fun craft or an activity while hanging out with other anime and manga fans! Cosplay is welcome.

Supplies are limited. For ages 12-18.

Circuit Scribes GLENPOOL LIBRARY 6:30pm - 7:30pm We’ll learn about conductivity, circuits and electricity, and then draw our own circuits using a special current conducting pen and see if we can get lights to light up.

For ages 10-18.

Friday, December 20 PAWS for Reading BROOKSIDE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners.

Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Frosty: Melted Snowman Ornaments SOUTH BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 4:30pm - 5:30pm Craft ornaments that look like melted snowmen and enjoy holiday fun! For ages 10-18.

Saturday, December 21 American Girls and Friends: Holiday Fun! PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bring your doll and join us for a historical celebration as we learn about the lives of people from the past.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library.

For ages 5-12.

Family Ornament Making CENTRAL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm The holidays are here, and we’re spreading cheer by making ornaments! Bring your whole family for an ornament-making party with holiday music and treats, while supplies last.

Thursday, December 26 Minecraft and Roblox: Computer Gaming ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Choose Minecraft or Roblox – or both! Seating is limited. For ages 10 and up.

Friday, December 27 Final Friday: Arcade Day! MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY 4:30pm - 5:30pm End your month on a high note by playing games on our new Nintendo Switch and Xbox One consoles.

Monday, December 30 LEGO Fun! BIXBY LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Use your imagination and build something spectacular.

LEGOs are provided. For ages 5-17.

Pokémon New Year’s Eevee Party PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Come and join us for our final Pokémon event of the year. There will be arts, crafts and pocket monsters galore! For all ages.

Tuesday, December 31 Noon Year’s Eve Bash BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 11:30am - 12:30pm Join us for fun activities to celebrate the Noon Year’s Eve. / Están invitados a celebrar en nuestra fiesta de nochevieja durante el mediodía.

Kishner’s New Year’s Bash JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 1:00pm - 2:30pm It’s midnight somewhere! Celebrate New Year’s a little early! For ages 12 and younger.

LEGO Winter Party NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:30pm Come and build a LEGO masterpiece during your winter break. Popcorn will be served. For ages 7-12.

New Year’s Eve Party!

BIXBY LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Celebrate the end of 2019 with a party at the library.

Enjoy a cupcake decorating contest, crafts and more!

For ages 5-12.

Writing Fairy Tales GLENPOOL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm There is a long tradition of updating fairy tales for the current times. Join us to learn how to write your own fairy tale. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For ages 10-18.

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