What’s there to do in Oklahoma? Get your READ on during the Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program.
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Family Travel Go – The Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program
What is the Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program?
Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program is a great free way to get kids interested in reading. They read books, and make library visits to earn prizes. (P.S. it’s not just for the kids). There are many great prizes for the whole family including admission to a ton of Oklahoma attractions and events. Find out more below.
Our experiences with the Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program
I participated annually in the summer reading program as a child. I loved earning the prizes and the medal I got for reading. I also loved reading the books and learning new things. I’m thankful my parents signed me up for this free program.
Today I get to share my love for the reading program with my boys. Cash (age 7) and Cale. Even though Cale is only 2 he gets to participate and gets to mark off each book we read to him. (They also have toddler books you can check out).
It’s not just for the kids, they have a teen and adult reading program as well and yes you get prizes too!
Its a great way to get kids interested in reading, Plus reading is a great alternative to staring at a screen on road trips and plane rides, our kids love reading books while heading towards our next family adventure. .
When is the Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program?
The summer reading program lasts from May 28th to August 3rd. You can sign up at any Tulsa County library or from the bookmobile. Prizes can be redeemed starting June 17th.
Age groups and requirements:
Kindergarten to 5th Grade:
Children from kindergarten through 5th grade must read 8 books and make 4 library visits to earn the medal and coupon book.
If they read 12 more books and they earn the bonus price. (This year it’s an inflatable space shuttle)
Birth to Pre K:
For babies from birth up to Pre-K they have the same requirements as the Kindergarten to 5th graders.
Teens and Tweens:
For the 6th-12th graders they need to read 6 books. (Comics, ebooks and audio books count too!)
Adults:
Adults ages 16 and older read or listen to 4 books by August 4th to get a coupon book and a ceramic space shuttle mug.
There are special drawings for the large prizes, but everyone who completes the program gets a prizes. The coupon book is one of the best prizes especially because its filled with things to do in Oklahoma.
According to the Tulsa Library Website these are the prizes :
Kids Prizes:
Free Admissions:
Admission to Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Tulsa Drillers game, Tulsa State Fair, Discovery Lab, Tulsa Roughnecks FC game, and Safari Joe’s H2O.
Free food:
Cinnamon sticks from Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, Frozen custard scoop from Freckles Frozen Custard, Decorated cookie from Merritt’s Bakery, Chicken wings from Papa John’s
Adults and teens need to read or listen to 3 books.
Adult Prizes
• Gilcrease Museum — Free Adult Admission
• Mazzio’s Pizza — Free order of Cheese Dippers
• Merritt’s Bakery — One free breakfast roll
• Central Library Starbucks — One cold or hot 16 oz. drink (Buy one, get one free)
• Papa John’s — Free 8 piece chicken wings (any flavor)
• Tulsa City-County Library — $2.00 off fines
• Tulsa State Fair — Free Adult Admission
• Tulsa Zoo — Free Adult Admission
Library Locations and Hours
Check out all the Tulsa County Library locations and hours on their official site here!
Library app
Get the free Tulsa Library App HERE.
Free library ebook/audiobook app
I use Hoopla to listen to free audio books and read eBooks for free through my library card information. Check out the app here.
Don’t see the book you want? Check out Audible. I’ve listened to many books on audible an I love it.
Need more info?
Check out their Official site for more information
Bonus:
What does Family Travel Go love to read?
I (Dylan) loves reading success and business books. Check out some of my favorite books. (I may write articles about them in the future). Kayla loves cookbooks and books with good stories. Cash loves Magic Tree-house, Star Wars and super hero books. Cale loves Paw Patrol and books about animals or cars.
Next time you visit the Tulsa Library tell them Dylan and Kayla from Family Travel Go sent ya!
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Have you done the Tulsa Library Summer Reading Program or something similar in your area? Please let us know.
Also I’m curious what your favorite books are. please comment below.
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My daughter participated in the Rutgers Reading Program the summer before entering kindergarten. She loves going to program as well as the online lesson. I have seen more growth after this program.