This Saturday, January 18th, BPL will welcome Andrew Sedersten of Ambler Architects! At 2:00 in the Upstairs Meeting Room, Andrew will teach the basics of architecture to kids 5th grade and under, and will talk about some of the nearby structures that Ambler Architects has designed. FREE!

This month: AMAZING MAZES

Just a friendly reminder…Nine days until the deadline!
International Aviation Art Contest 2020: “Flying Yesterday & Tomorrow”
BPL is participating in this art contest for youth ages 6-17! Follow the link below to see the theme, rules, age categories and more.
https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest

You may also pick up a brochure/application at BPL’s Youth Services desk. The applications are designed for schools but library staff has confirmed that we can enter as a library. When applying, in the blanks for school information, write “Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S. Johnstone Avenue, 74003, 918-338-4170, Laura Pryce, Ljpryce@cityofbartlesville.org”

Entries must be submitted to the library by Wednesday, January 15th, and will be sent as a bundle to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission by the January 17th deadline.

https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest?fbclid=IwAR1cCDz5c08A9ZRSq1q4JuCcUZZPhfbqfZpSHOfGdyRPsJpD-ARBa_s8t94NASAO.ORG

TEENS! Microsoft is bringing the fun to BPL on Saturday, January 4th…space is limited so SIGN UP TODAY to get your spot! (Info & sign-up link below…you must register for each session separately.)

Tulsa’s Microsoft Store will be offering Virtual Reality gaming, a Minecraft build challenge for prizes, digital art workshops, an XBox Rocket League tournament and more. Click link below for session information and to register. (Please note: for the VR Beat Saber game, parental signed consent and attendance is required.)

https://www.bartlesville.lib.ok.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Linked-Teen-Microsoft-STEAM-Gaming-Day-002-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0E__qLaagk4ahfpG1Gipv6uxdgMlYDJTVfpscD8ws2fXEb-u2CasJZ2Gc

This Thursday, December 19th, 5-7pm
Join us for this “come-and-go” event in the Upstairs Meeting Room, featuring stories, treats, and a chance to visit with Santa!
Pick up some yummy holiday baked goods at the Literacy Services Fundraiser, also happening during this program!

International Aviation Art Contest 2020: “Flying Yesterday & Tomorrow”
BPL is participating in this art contest for youth ages 6-17! Follow the link below to see the theme, rules, age categories and more.
https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest

You may also pick up a brochure and application at BPL’s Youth Services desk. The applications are designed for schools but library staff has confirmed that we can enter as a library. When applying, in the blanks for school information, write “Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S. Johnstone Avenue, 74003, 918-338-4170, Laura Pryce, Ljpryce@cityofbartlesville.org”

Entries must be submitted to the library by Wednesday, January 15th, and will be sent as a bundle to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission by the January 17th deadline.

FREE for All Ages!
December 14th…Design Challenge: PYRAMIDS!
10:00 – 11:30AM in the Upstairs Meeting Room

TEENS! FREE HOLIDAY ORIGAMI WORKSHOP…
this Friday night, December 13, 6:00-7:30pm
Upstairs Meeting Room (after-hours program, main library will be closed.)
Origamist Mae Dean Erb will lead teens in creating an Origami Gift Box, an Angel, a Santa, and a Crane!

Children’s Thanksgiving Celebration…Tomorrow, 2-4pm!
Our come-and-go Thanksgiving celebration will feature crafts, snacks, cider, holiday videos, a scavenger hunt and more…school’s out, come and join us! Downstairs meeting rooms B & C.