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 "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

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

This week’s Crafternoon features a hands-on activity where kids will create their own snowglobe to take home. Perfect for ages 6 and up!

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:

Children of all ages, come enjoy a storytime adventure.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rhythm & Resonance: Steel Tongue Drum Demo

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

🥁 Rhythm & Resonance: Steel Tongue Drum Demo

Discover the calming and captivating sound of the steel tongue drum in this live demonstration designed for adults and children age

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.