Nelda Clark Myers Public Library

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Location Details

Address:
810 N. 1st St.
Quinton, OK 74561

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Library Manager

Erika Needham

Contact Information:

Phone: (877)330-6005

Email: quinton@seolibraries.com

Fax: (877)330-6005

Hours:

Mon: Closed
Tue: 9am-6pm
Wed: 9am-6pm
Thu: 9am-6pm
Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

Notary Service

Notary service is available at this location.  We recommend calling ahead to make an appointment.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Jar of Sparks & Story

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to a magical morning of color, curiosity, and creativity!

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group

Root Beer Reactions

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

What happens when root beer meets ice cream? Come find out in this fun, hands-on STEM program! Kids will enjoy making (and tasting!) their own root beer floats while learning about the science behind fizz, foam, and chemical reactions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Cornhole Build-Off

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll use real tools to design and build your very own mini cornhole game.

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Sunburst Spinners & Story

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for giggles, creativity, and learning at Sunburst Spinners!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

About the library

The Quinton Reading Center was founded by a dedicated community member with a vision to provide locals with access to reading materials. In 1998, Jan and Keith Votravis shared their idea for a reading center in Quinton through word of mouth and social media. The community responded enthusiastically, donating books to support the project. Initially, the Reading Center operated out of the Quinton Fire Department with one part-time employee funded through the Workforce Investment Act.

In 2006, the Town of Quinton allowed the Reading Center to relocate to the Senior Citizen Building at Quinton City Hall, where volunteer Jan Votravis staffed it. The Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma supported the center by providing a computer and a small book budget. Recognizing Jan’s dedication to libraries, her aunt, Mrs. Nelda Clark Myers, left a legacy gift to fund the creation of a dedicated library. This generous contribution led to the establishment of the Nelda Clark Myers Foundation, with a committee formed to oversee its mission.

Through the efforts of countless volunteers, construction of the new library building was completed in June 2018. The Southeast Oklahoma Library System further supported operations by providing a copy machine and five computers. Operated four days a week by six dedicated and unpaid volunteers, the Quinton Reading Center became a vital resource for the community.

In April 2021, the Town of Quinton’s commitment to cover building utilities enabled the Quinton Reading Center to enter a one-year trial partnership with the Southeast Oklahoma Library System, which added one full-time employee. Despite operating during the pandemic, by April 2022, both the community and the library system recognized the need for a fully staffed, full-service browsing library.

Today, the Nelda Clark Myers Public Library operates with three paid staff members and continues to thrive, serving as a cornerstone of the Quinton community.