Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) and the American Indian Resource Center are marking Native American Heritage Month with a series of free programs celebrating Indigenous cultures, art and language. The monthlong celebration highlights Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated Island communities, ensuring their histories and contributions continue to thrive.
Throughout November, TCCL branches will host events for all ages — from Osage language and Native Hand Talk classes to workshops on Cherokee pottery, traditional stickball and Plains-style mini moccasins. The first event kicks off with the Osage Language Class at Skiatook Library, 316 E. Rogers, on Nov. 4.
Families can take part in Native Culture Make and Take: Traditional Ball Sticks on Nov. 8 at Jenks Library, followed by a live Native Stickball Throw Around at Veteran’s Park that afternoon. Other highlights include Duno-Logah: Exciting Folktales From Native America with storyteller Will Hill on Nov. 13 in Sand Springs, and hands-on workshops featuring beaded medallion earrings, pottery and craft nights at various branches.
The programs are sponsored by TCCL’s American Indian Resource Center, located at Zarrow Regional Library, and aim to honor Indigenous voices through education, creativity and community engagement.
For a full list of Native American Heritage Month events or to register, visit www.tulsalibrary.org/events or call AskUs at 918-549-7323.
