Spiro Public Library Closed Today

Spiro Public Library is closed today due to staffing shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience and expect to reopen tomorrow. 

Patrick Lynch Public Library

Patrick Lynch Public Library exterior image

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

Oklahoma Connections Academy

10:00am–11:30am
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Math activity with Virtual Reality Headsets for grades 7-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cooking Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Healthy Eating
Event Details:

Calling all teen foodies! Join us for Teen Cooking Club, where we’ll learn new recipes, sharpen our kitchen skills, and, of course, enjoy some delicious food! Each session features a fun and easy dish to make and share.

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

Get creative with us every Thursday afternoon at the library! 🎨 Kids ages 6 and up are invited to join in the fun as we make a new craft each week.

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.