Teens
Teen Cuisine Cooking Class – Atoka County Library
Join the Atoka County Library for the “Teen Cuisine” cooking program, hosted by Madison Sam of the OSU extension. The program will take place on Fridays at 1:00 PM, from February 21 – March 28. This hour-long program will consist of six lessons, each designed to teach young participants essential skills such as nutrition, food preparation, food safety, cooking, and physical activity. Teens in 6th – 12th grade will learn how to prepare meals and snacks as well as develop healthy eating habits. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited.
Atoka 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, contact the Atoka County Library at (580) 889-3555 or visit the library at 279 East A Street in Atoka. The Atoka County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
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Learn How to Draw – Atoka County Library
Attention young artists and comic enthusiasts! Join us at the Atoka County Library on Thursdays at 4:30 PM to learn how to draw comics, characters, and graphic design from local artist Robert Bevan, starting February 20th. These classes will be structured as 6-week courses, with the final week featuring an art showcase event displaying the attendees’ work.
The courses include Basic Art Principles, covering shapes, lighting, and shading. We will offer beginner and intermediate classes, along with sessions focused on Photoshop, character design, and comic creation. This program is designed for ages 8 and up, and sign-up is encouraged.
Robert Bevan is a retired Army veteran living in Lane, OK. He specializes in multimedia graphic design and enjoys sharing his art at comic conventions and local art shows, as well as teaching kids how to draw.
For more information, contact the Atoka County Library at (580) 889-3555 or visit the library at 279 East A Street in Atoka. The Atoka 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!