Patrick Lynch Public Library

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Location Details

Address:
206 S McKenna Street
Poteau, OK  74953

Directions:
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Library Manager:

Mona Goodrich

Contact Information:

Phone: (918) 647-4444
Email: poteau@seolibraries.com
Fax:  (918) 647-4444

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-2pm

Notary Service

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

Digi Lab Media Conversion

Digi Lab media conversion is available at this location.  We recommend calling ahead to make an appointment.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Weekend Wonder Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start your Saturday morning with a little magic! Join us for Weekend Wondertales, where kids can enjoy engaging stories that spark imagination and fun. Perfect for a cozy, laid-back start to the weekend!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rockhound Roundup at the Library

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Poteau Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Rockhound Roundup
Calling all rock lovers, treasure hunters, and curious minds! Join us for Rockhound Roundup, a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny-tot Storytime: Dinovember!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

It’s Dinovember all month long at the library! Join us for this week’s Tiny-Tot Storytime as we stomp, chomp, and read all about dinosaurs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing performing exercise that improves strength ,balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of fal

About the Library

Patrick Lynch Public Library in Poteau opened in its new location in September of 2013. Formerly known as Buckley Public Library, the Poteau branch has been a part of the Southeast Oklahoma Library System since 1967. Patrick Lynch Public Library has a community meeting room, three study rooms, a computer lab, and a Discovery Zone. The branch’s lobby area offers tables for reading and studying. The library is divided between the adult and children’s area. The children’s area has a huge reading tree with a bench surrounding the trunk that is a perfect spot for adults to read to their children. The adult and teen areas offer comfortable seating for leisure reading and/or studying. There are public access computers spread throughout the library and educational computers located in the children’s area. The library offers free 24/7 WIFI access and also houses the LeFlore County Genealogical Society.