Memory Box Scavenger Hunt
A hybrid scavenger hunt organized around a memory box.
Oct 10, 2026- Lawton Public Library
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2026 Events
#OwnVoices Display
Explore books by authors writing from their own lived experiences alongside educational posters.
- Oct 10, 2026
- Duncan Public Library
Big Read Book Distribution
Students can receive books and a project activity bag.
- Oct 12, 2026
- Life Ready Center
Banned Book Display
A display of challenged books and resources about intellectual freedom.
- Oct 12, 2026
- Lawton Public Library
StoryWalk
Read highlighted story pages installed along a walking route through the park.
- Oct 12, 2026
- Elmer Thomas Park
NEA Big Read: Lawton Kickoff
Join us for the kickoff of NEA Big Read: Lawton 2026, a community-wide celebration centered on Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Explore the novel’s themes of justice, courage, empathy, prejudice, and community responsibility through conversation, activities, and events throughout October. The kickoff features Lawton attorney Neil West, plus food inspired by the book, free copies of To Kill a Mockingbird, and free Big Read T-shirts while supplies last.
- Oct 18, 2026
1:00 PM- McMahon Auditorium
Art Prints and Shelter Display
View animal-themed art prints and a prairie dog exhibit.
- Oct 18, 2026
- McMahon Auditorium
Mockingbird Art Installation
Students create paper birds with quotations from the novel for a collaborative wall installation.
- Oct 20, 2026
- Life Ready Center
Creative Writing Workshop
A scholar-led workshop invites students to write about American identity, citizenship, and the social and historical context of the novel.
- Oct 21, 2026
- Time TBA
- Life Ready Center
Book Discussion at Cameron University
A scholar-led discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird for adult readers.
- Oct 22, 2026
- Time TBA
- Cameron University Library
Literature and Art Display
Explore books and materials about the novel’s era and related themes.
- Oct 24, 2026
- Nye Library
Oklahoma Bird Scavenger Hunt
Take home an Oklahoma bird scavenger hunt from the library.
- Oct 24, 2026
- Nye Library
Big Read Challenge
A passport-style reading challenge for adults and older teens.
- Oct 24, 2026
- Nye Library
Birdhouse and Birdfeeder Take-Home Kits
Pick up supplies and instructions to make a birdhouse or birdfeeder at home.
- Oct 24, 2026
- Nye Library
Life Ready Center Kickoff
A school kickoff with book distribution, speakers, and activities for students.
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8:00 AM
- Life Ready Center
Adult Book Discussion at Nye Library
An adult book discussion centered on To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Oct 27, 2026
- Time TBA
- Nye Library
Civil Rights: Then and Now Debate
A discussion and debate about controversial civil-rights issues in the past and present.
- Oct 28, 2026
- 10:00 AM
- Cameron University Library
Student Book Discussion
A guided discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird for students.
- Oct 30, 2026
- 8:30 AM
- Life Ready Center
To Kill a Mockingbird Film Screening
A screening of To Kill a Mockingbird followed by a history discussion with a scholar.
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- Duncan Public Library
Symbolism Class
Library staff lead a class and discussion about symbols and tattoo imagery.
- Nov 2, 2026
- Time TBA
- Lawton Public Library
Bird-Themed Storytime
A bird-themed storytime designed for children.
- Nov 7, 2026
- 10:30 AM
- Nye Library
Nye Library Book Club Discussion
A book club discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Nov 7, 2026
- 3:30 PM
- Nye Library
Teen Book Discussion at Nye Library
A scholar-led reading and discussion for teen participants.
- Nov 7, 2026
- 6:00 PM
- Nye Library
Teen Reading and Scholar-Led Book Discussion
A scholar-led reading and book discussion for teen participants.
- Nov 10, 2026
- 4:00 PM
- Duncan Public Library
Mock Trial
Teen Court, Inc. presents a mock trial based on To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Nov 12, 2026
- 5:00 PM
- Comanche County Courthouse
Scholar-Led Adult Book Discussion
A scholar-led adult discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Nov 12, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- Duncan Public Library
Community Authors Book Display
A display of books written by people in the community.
- Nov 12, 2026
- Elmer Thomas Park
Keynote Speaker
A keynote presentation at the Life Ready Center. Speaker details will be confirmed.
- Nov 13, 2026
- 6:00 PM
- Life Ready Center
To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Showing
A community showing of To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Nov 14, 2026
- 6:00 PM
- McMahon Auditorium
Theatrical Play
A live adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Nov 21, 2026
- 6:00 PM
- McMahon Auditorium