Virtual Adventure Series: Outdoor Cooking – Wilson Public Library

Grab your pans and become a campground chef! Join Wilson Public Library for our virtual adventure series through Wilderness Inquiry on “Outdoor Cooking with Beth Dooley” on Thursday, August 1st from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This series is for all ages. Call to sign up.

Join James Beard award-winning cookbook author, Beth Dooley, as she guides you through how to shake off that cabin fever, get outside, and cook a delicious meal out in the fresh air! She’ll cover the basics of the best healthy foods to pack for an adventure and share how to prepare them over a camp cookstove.

Wilderness Inquiry developed virtual adventures to advance our mission of connecting everyone to the outdoors, regardless of age, ability, or background. Each Virtual Adventure is led by outdoor professionals and partners including biologists, historians, and rangers from the National Park Service. Explore destinations near and far, and learn about topics such as history, culture, and ecology. The virtual adventures is a great fit for armchair travelers looking to explore from home, program coordinators looking for new learning opportunities, or anyone interested in learning more about the natural world.

The Summer Reading Program is also supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

For more information, call the Wilson Public Library at (580) 668-2486 or visit the library at 1087 US Hwy. 70A in Wilson. The Wilson Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System. The Southern Oklahoma Library System was named Oklahoma Library of the Year in 2024!

Kitchen Safety for Children – Love County Library

Join Love County Library and Bri Daniel from OSU Extension for a demonstration on kitchen safety and make healthy snacks using fruits and veggies from the community garden. Children 8 and up are welcome to attend this summer event. The first program on Wednesday, July 17th at 3:00 PM will be a demo on fruit kabobs with dip. The second program on Tuesday, July 30th at 3:00 PM will be a demo on veggie kabobs with dip. Reservations are recommended as spots are limited.

This program is also featured as part of the Summer Reading Program (SRP). The SRP is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

Love County Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

For more information, you can call the Love County Library at (580) 276-3783 or visit us at 500 South Hwy 77 in Marietta. The Love County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).
The Southern Oklahoma Library System was named Oklahoma Library of the Year in 2024!

Pokémon-Themed 3D Printing Painting Class – Champion Public Library

Join us at Champion Public Library on Tuesday, July 30th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to learn how to use acrylic paint to decorate your favorite Pokémon-themed character. Several popular Pokémon-themed options will be available to choose from. This class is open to attendees aged 12 and above. We encourage and welcome you to sign up!

For more information, contact the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164 or visit us at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).

This program is part of the Summer Reading Program (SRP) and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The Southern Oklahoma Library System was named Oklahoma Library of the Year in 2024!