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

Tiny-tot Storytime

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

Big imaginations are welcome at this week’s Tiny-Tot Storytime! We’ll dive into a delightful story perfect for little listeners, then get creative with a hands-on craft made just for tiny hands. Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

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 "Teens" group

Chapter Chasers

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: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Our library book clubs consist of reading a variety of selected titles while engaging readers in quality literature discussion. Themes and content may vary based on branch.

Love to read? Want to meet other teens who do too? Join the Chapter Chasers, our teen book club made just for ages 13-17

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Starters: Loops & Learning

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to dive into a fun and relaxing new hobby? Join us for Crochet for Starters: Loops & Learning, a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the basics of crochet.

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.