Notice: Spiro Public Library Temporary Closure

The Spiro Public Library will be closed from Thursday, September 4th through Monday, September 15th as we prepare for exciting updates.

This week, we’ll be moving books and disassembling the old shelving. The library will also be getting a fresh coat of paint while the walls are empty. The new shelving is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, September 11th, and once the books are back in place, we’ll be ready to welcome you again the following week.

We appreciate your patience during this transformation and can’t wait for you to enjoy the refreshed, beautifully organized library!

Citizen Science

Backyard Explorers

SEOLS Backyard Explorers was originally a popular live program presented by Naturalist Heath Stanfield and has been translated to video. Programming during April 2021 included live sessions on Facebook where explorers of every age were able to have their science questions answered by representatives from SEOLS and OSU.

The Backyard Explorers programming includes six exciting topics to encourage young people to get outside and explore the nature around them by inviting them to become naturalists and follow along using the guidebook that can be picked up from any SEOLS location. If you can't make it inside the library, that's ok! Each activity from the logbook is linked below in program order.

New episodes are coming soon!

Become a Backyard Explorer with me, Heath!

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SEOLS and OSU Partnership

Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) is excited to announce a partnership with Spotty Rain from the Emerging Technologies and Creativity Research Lab with Oklahoma State University. This partnership comes as part of the Virtual Citizen Science Expo that was held throughout the month of April 2021. The goal of this event was to highlight and promote participation in Oklahoma's citizen science programs while providing quality STEAM events for youth and family audiences. 

SEOLS Backyard Explorers virtual program and other learning opportunities provided by the Virtual Citizen Science Expo was an excellent opportunity for children and families to learn more about local weather and nature.  

Participants can go to their local SEOLS library branch to pick up an activity logbook and other informational materials.