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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Cover: Castle of Muskogee

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19. Fun Fall Events

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10. B arefoot Books

14. D ine on a Dime

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Hidden Values

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17. B ranson Scenic Railway Castle of Muskogee

14. Things to Do

The Paper Store

15. Places to Go

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Pumpkin Patches Carmichaels

September 21-October 31, 2019 Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm 17137 S. Mingo Rd., Bixby Pumpkin patch, cane maze, dark house maze, animal feeding, pony and camel rides, homemade jams, jellies, pickles, fudge available for purchase. Admission is free; some activities cost extra.

Livesay Orchard

All October, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm Tickets range $4-$7, kids 2 and under free Pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze and more! Check out the great assortment of fall decorations. Livesayorchards.com

Sand Springs Pumpkin Patch

All October, Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sundays 12-7pm 17516 W. 8th St., Sand Springs Admission is free; optional $8 unlimited activity pass for kids.Photo ops, pony rides, petting zoo, festival games, kids hay maze, and of course, pumpkins! Sandspringspumpkinpatch.com

Pumpkin Town Farms

September 20-November 3, 2019 6060 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa Corn maze, a cow train, petting zoo, a giant inflatable trampoline, slides down a hill, photo opportunities, concessions and more.

Pumpkintownfarm.com

Pleasant Valley Farms Winter Squash & Pumpkin Festival

October 1-31, 2019, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily 22350 W. 71st St., Sand Springs Pumpkin patch, 20-acre corn maze, kiddie corn maze, pumpkin chuckin’, pumpkin chalkin’, duck races, two 20-foot slides, over 20 photo ops, and more!

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Pumpkin Patch at Shepherd’s Cross

September 24-November 9, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Closed Sundays; Mondays by appointment only 16792 E. 450 Rd., Claremore Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, farm museum and games, pumpkin stroll, hay maze, 4-floor educational silo, festival games, hands-on learning station, picnic area, coloring contest, Shepherd’s Shop and more!

Pumpkin Patch for Mission

Opens Monday, October 7 at 12 p.m.; Open daily from 12-7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Owasso, 13800 E. 106th St. N. Movie night on Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Maze, weekend hay rides, photo ops, pumpkins. All activities are free; pumpkins are available for purchase.

Pumpkin Town Farms

September 20-November 3, 2019 6060 Garnett Rd., Tulsa Corn maze, a cow train, petting zoo, a giant inflatable trampoline, slides down a hill, photo opportunities, concessions and more!

Sand Springs Pumpkin Patch

Open daily in October: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays, 12-7 p.m.

17516 W. 8th St., Sand Springs Photo ops, pony rides, petting zoo, festival games, kids hay maze, and of course, pumpkins!

Admission is free; optional $8 unlimited activity pass for kids.

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Fun Fall Events Oklahoma Heritage Farm Annual Fall Festival

September 28-November 3, 2019 38512 US 75 Hwy., Ramona Pumpkin patches, 11-acre corn maze, games, rides, special entertainment, food and more!

Times vary, visit: okheritagefarm.com for details.

9th Annual Winter Squash & Pumpkin Festival October 12 & 13 2019, 9am-7pm Pleasant Valley Farms 22350 W. 71st St., Sand Springs Enjoy live bluegrass music, hayrides, food vendors, a 20-acre corn maze and more! pleasantvalleyfarmsok.com

Oklahoma Joe’s Food for Kids

October 7, 4-6:30pm, Guthrie Green Live music will be provided by Global Music Fest. There will be a drawing for a chance to win a 10-person catered meal from Oklahoma Joe’s Bar-B-Cue.

Linde Oktoberfest

October 17-20 River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. Check out tulsaoktoberfest.org for varying hours and ticket prices. Kids under 12 are free all days when accompanied by adult.

Ranked as a Top 5 Oktoberfest in the U.S. by USA Today! Children’s Tent has its own entertainment and activities for the kids. tulsaoktoberfest.org

Sweets & Treats on Spooky Street

Brush Creek Bazaar

October 12, 8am-6pm; October 13, 8am-5pm 10900 S. Louisville Ave., Tulsa Adults: $5 / Students & Children: $3 / Children 5 & Under: Free Tickets purchased at gate, parking is free.

South Tulsa’s largest arts and crafts festival with over 70 vendors and a kid-zone with petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting and more! brushcreekbazaar.org

Dragon Alley - A Wizard’s Fest

October 13, 10:00 AM Mother Road Market - Free Dragon Alley - A Wizard’s Fest is a one day mini festival celebrating the literary and film works of wizards, witches, dragons & family friendly magical worlds. Grab your broom, your wand, your dragon and fly on over for a magical time! There will be games, prizes, magical pop up shops, & pay for wizard workshops.

October 25 – 31 Gathering Place Meet us on Spooky Street for a kid-friendly, family event where free candy stations will be a real scream. With fun games, costume contests, live entertainment and so much more, this all hallows celebration will be a monster mash of memories!

Free

HallowZOOeen October 26-31

6-9pm, Tulsa Zoo HallowZOOeen starts one hour early on Saturday and Sunday this year. $9 for not-yet-members $8 for zoo members Grab your broomsticks and fly to HallowZOOeen, Tulsa Zoo’s premier spooky (but not-too-scary) Halloween trick-or-treat event for the whole family. Last ticket will be sold at 8:30pm.

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Things to Do and Places to Go Thursday, October 3

Teen Read Month: Fandom Screen Printing NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:30pm Do you like wearing your favorite character? Bring your favorite T-shirt, tote or cloth backpack to create something for yourself.

For ages 13-17.

ALTERED: Teen Maker Club BROOKSIDE LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Do you like art, crafting, writing or DIY culture? We’re going to explore them all. It’s just for teens. Come and hang out.

Westside Craft Club ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for fun crafts. Supplies are provided, but are limited. For ages 12 and older.

Saturday, October 5 PAWS for Reading MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY 12:00pm - 1:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

Dragons Love Tacos Party!

CENTRAL LIBRARY 1:00pm - 2:00pm Celebrate National Taco Day with a fiery fun program filled with dragon masks, taco crafts, music and a special reading of “Dragons Love Tacos”!

For preschoolers and elementary students.

Scary Stories Presented by the After-School Homework Club CENTRAL LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:30pm With Halloween just around the corner, come and write a spooky story to give your friends and family chills! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register online or call 918-549-7323. For ages 9-18.

PAWS for Reading NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

Monday, October 7 LEGO Lab BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Elementary students will have the option to follow provided building ideas or pursue a freeform build. LEGOs are provided.

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Tuesday, October 8 Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:00pm Join us after storytime in October for a spooky make-andtake craft or art project! Create spiderwebs, ghosts, skeletons and more. If spooky things aren’t for you, other options are available.

Teen Novel Writing Workshop OWASSO LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learn essential novel-writing tips in this four week workshop.

For ages 10-18.

PAWS for Reading PEGGY HELMERICH LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Teen Read Month: DIY Journals BIXBY LIBRARY 4:30pm - 5:30pm Create your own custom journal out of recycled materials and craft paper.

6th through 12th graders.

Thursday, October 10 Ms. Tori’s Messy Art: Painting Pumpkins GLENPOOL LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wear your grubby clothes and join Ms. Tori to decorate mini pumpkins for Halloween. Pumpkins and paints are provided.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Call 918-549-7323 to register.

Friday, October 11 K-2 STEM Book Club GLENPOOL LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Join us on the second Friday of the month to read a story together, discuss it and then do a small science experiment related to the book.

Saturday, October 12 PAWS for Reading RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY 11:00am - 12:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Skiatook Tween & Teen LEGO Club: It’s All About the Bricks SKIATOOK LIBRARY 4:30pm - 6:00pm Join us for an overview of LEGO Club, LEGO Bingo and much more. This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

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, fourpawed friend.

Wednesday, October 9 PAWS for Reading HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementaryschool kids are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Storytelling: How to Get Started NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Get your creativity flowing as we work on brainstorming, character development and world building so you have all the skills you need to tell your story. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For ages 9-18.

PAWS for Reading OWASSO 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, fourpawed friend. REGISTRATION

Tuesday, October 15 Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:00pm Join us after story-time in October for a spooky make-andtake craft or art project! Create spiderwebs, ghosts, skeletons and more. If spooky things aren’t for you, other options are available.

IS REQUIRED.

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, fourpawed friend. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Teen Novel Writing Workshop OWASSO LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learn essential novel-writing tips in this four week workshop.

For ages 10-18.

PAWS for Reading SOUTH 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, fourpawed friend. REGISTRATION

IS REQUIRED.

Teen Read Month: Random Fandom Tuesdays BIXBY LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join other fandom fans as we discuss favorite characters and books along with a fun activity.

Celebrate the season by coming dressed in cosplay!

For 6th through 12th graders.

Wednesday, October 16 Books to Treasure Art Workshop: Let’s Make Papel Picado!

BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 11:30am - 12:30pm Let’s celebrate our Books to Treasure program by creating celebratory Mexican paper banners! / /¡Celebremos nuestro programa Books to Treasure creando papel picado!

Books to Treasure Art Workshop: Puffy Paint!

HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meld science and art by making and painting with puffy paint!

Registration is required. Register online or call 918-549-7323.

For elementary students.

A Books to Treasure Art Workshop: Paint by Stickers!

MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids of all ages can join us to celebrate our 2019 Books to Treasure children’s book illustrator Christian Robinson by painting by stickers.

Teen Read Month: Book Page Art BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 3:00pm - 4:00pm We’ll make art using book pages, including blackout poetry and collages.

For ages 10-18.

Halloween Craft Works Part 1 MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 3:30pm - 4:30pm Make a mini display piece out of clay and pipe cleaners. Halloween? Harry Potter? Day of the Dead? You decide!

For ages 10-18.

Thursday, October 17 Fall STEAM Fun CENTRAL LIBRARY 10:30am - 11:30am Enjoy popular autumn crafts with a science twist. For ages 3-12.

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Books to Treasure Art Workshop: Foam Cup Craft JENKS LIBRARY 10:30am - 11:30am We’ll read “Gaston,” about a mix up between a poodle family and a bull dog family, and then we’ll have fun creating our own poodles and bull dogs using foam cups. For ages 5-12.

Get Slimed at Rudisill RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY 11:00am - 2:00pm Want something to do during fall break? Drop in and let’s get messy and create some SLIME! All supplies are provided.

For preschoolers and elementary students.

Learning to Draw: Comic Books!

BROOKSIDE LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm We’ll have lots of paper, pencil and pens on hand as we learn to doodle, use point of view, draw faces, plus learn about panels, speech and thought balloons.

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, fourpawed friend.

Make & Take: Spellbooks SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY 4:30pm - 6:30pm Join us as we repurpose old books into spooky spellbooks, just in time for Halloween! Supplies are limited and registration is required. Call 918-549-7323 to reserve a spot. For ages 13-18.

Friday, October 18 STEM Project: Use Your Hands to Explore RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY 11:00am - 2:00pm Explore and create with STEM activities for young budding scientists. Supplies are provided.

For elementary students.

Breakerspace SOUTH BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Want to know how things work?

Let’s take some things apart and then make something new with the parts. For ages 5-12.

Celebra el mes de la Herencia Hispana: Pinta un Alebrije MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 3:00pm - 5:00pm Durante el descanso de otoño, tendremos actividades varias para celebrar el mes de la herencia hispana!

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll have fun activities during the week of fall break.

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, fourpawed friend. REGISTRATION

IS REQUIRED.

After-Hours Family Blanket Fort Night BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY 6:30pm - 8:00pm Join us for light snacks, free books and story-time. Children can read with their families in their fort. REGISTRATION IS

REQUIRED.

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.

Saturday, October 19 Build A Reader Storytime: Family – Special Saturday Edition!

MAXWELL PARK LIBRARY 11:00am - 11:30am Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 story-time! There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Intro to Laser Engraving CENTRAL LIBRARY 6:00pm - 7:00pm See a demonstration of our laser engraver in the Maker Space.

We’ll discuss how the equipment works, software used and what kind of projects you can make. Registration is required.

Hispanic Heritage Month: At the Center of the Page MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 4:00pm Ingrid Rojas Contreras’s debut novel “Fruit of the Drunken Tree” was a bestseller and garnered the praise of readers and critics like. Join us for this special conversation and book signing.

Spilled Ink: Query Letters HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY 6:00pm - 8:00pm In this session we will dive into the art of Query Letter writing.

We will learn the dos and don’ts of query writing according to literary agents, and their importance in the publishing world.

PAWS for Reading ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Call 918-549-7323 to reserve a spot.

American Girls and Friends

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.

PAWS for Reading SKIATOOK LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary students are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend.

Monday, October 21 Fall Break Craft Lab OWASSO LIBRARY 3:00pm - 4:00pm Join us for a variety of fallthemed crafts as we celebrate fall break. Come prepared to get messy as we make bird feeders, paper pumpkins, apple trees and more! For ages 4-12.

PAWS for Reading SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry friend and take home a free book! Registration is required.

Tuesday, October 22 Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 1:30pm - 2:00pm Join us after storytime in October for a spooky make-andtake craft or art project! Create spiderwebs, ghosts, skeletons and more. If spooky things aren’t for you, other options are available.

Teen Novel Writing Workshop OWASSO LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learn essential novel-writing tips in this four week workshop.

For ages 10-18.

Teen Read Month: Monster Cookie Wars BIXBY LIBRARY 4:30pm - 5:30pm We’ll go cookie vs. cookie in our holiday monster decorating competition! Or just come and decorate a cookie for fun.

For 6th through 12th graders.

Tangled Tuesday BIXBY LIBRARY 6:30pm - 7:30pm Love to crochet or knit or want to learn how? Join us as we create and socialize. Please bring your own supplies. For adults and teens.

Wednesday, October 23 Halloween Craft Works Part 2 MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 3:30pm - 4:45pm Now that your clay figures are dry, join us to paint and decorate them! For ages 10-18.

PAWS for Reading COLLINSVILLE 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, fourpawed friend. Registration is required.

Thursday, October 24 Teen Lounge: Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY 3:00pm - 5:00pm Use fabric paint and stencils to decorate a canvas bag for trick or treating! If Halloween isn’t your thing, you can decorate your bag any way you want.

Registration is required.

For ages 10-18.

Astronomical Art: Monster Finger Puppet HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:30pm Create your own felt monster finger puppet. For teens.

Saturday, October 26 Not-So-Scary Monster Party BIXBY LIBRARY 10:30am - 11:30am Join us for fun monster stories, games and crafts. Costumes are welcome. For ages 3-11.

Storytelling: How to Get Started PRATT LIBRARY 2:00pm - 3:00pm Get your creativity flowing as we work on brainstorming, character development and world building so you have all the skills you need to tell your story.

Registration is required.

For ages 9-18.

Teen Novel Writing Workshop OWASSO LIBRARY 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learn essential novel-writing tips in this four week workshop.

For ages 10-18.

Wednesday, October 30 It’s Pumpkin Carving Time!

NATHAN HALE LIBRARY 3:30pm - 5:30pm Come and create the scariest pumpkin of all! Pumpkins are provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. For ages 10-16.

Fandom Club: Halloween Crafts MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for a spooky night of Halloween crafts and a scary movie. We’ll watch Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.”

For ages 10-18.

Dates and locations are subject to change. Always confirm event location and time.

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