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Alchemist Academy: Bubbling Cauldron Fun!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Whip up your own bubbling, magical potion inside a mini cauldron! Perfect for spooky science and imaginative fun.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whip up your own bubbling, magical potion inside a mini cauldron! Perfect for spooky science and imaginative fun.

Small child paints with paintbrush at a table.

Spook-tacular Coloring Haunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Step aboard the Bookmobile for a frightfully fun Spook-tacular Coloring Haunt! Kids can color Halloween-themed scenes filled with friendly ghosts, silly monsters, pumpkins, and more at our special on-board art station.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step aboard the Bookmobile for a frightfully fun Spook-tacular Coloring Haunt! Kids can color Halloween-themed scenes filled with friendly ghosts, silly monsters, pumpkins, and more at our special on-board art station.

Adults collaborate on a craft together

TeenTober: Creepy-Cool Cemeteriums

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Build your own spooky (or sweet!) Cemeteriums—a miniature terrarium with a twist! Tweens will design and decorate their creations using tiny figurines, plants, moss, and other fun materials.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build your own spooky (or sweet!) Cemeteriums—a miniature terrarium with a twist! Tweens will design and decorate their creations using tiny figurines, plants, moss, and other fun materials.

Trendy teenager clutches a book to her chest.

Teentober: Haunted Pages Book Box Raffle

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate TeenTober with chills and thrills in our Haunted Pages: October TeenTober Book Box Raffle!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate TeenTober with chills and thrills in our Haunted Pages: October TeenTober Book Box Raffle!

Group of adults sit around a table discussing a book.

Teentober: Undead & Well Read

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Something wicked is waiting to be unwrapped… Each book hides a tale of ghosts, dark secrets, and spine-tingling twists, paired with a sinister little treat. Will you dare to discover what lurks inside?

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Something wicked is waiting to be unwrapped… Each book hides a tale of ghosts, dark secrets, and spine-tingling twists, paired with a sinister little treat. Will you dare to discover what lurks inside?

Teentober: Scavenger Hunt

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 4:30pm
Talihina Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come by and participate in our scavenger hunt, follow the clues and win prizes!

Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come by and participate in our scavenger hunt, follow the clues and win prizes!

Teentober: Make Your Mark

All Day 10/14 - 10/18
Talihina Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Drop in to try out metal stamping and create your own custom keychain or set of dog tags. No experience necessary! 

Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in to try out metal stamping and create your own custom keychain or set of dog tags. No experience necessary! 

Early Birds: Birth to 5 Years

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Program Type:
Child Care Literacy, Community Information, Discussion Groups, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Early Birds is a caregiver program to help if you are a pregnant person, have a newborn, are a foster parent or grandparent raising a grandchild, or care for a child under 5 years old.  This class qualifies as Foster Education hours as well.

Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Community Information, Discussion Groups, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Early Birds is a caregiver program to help if you are a pregnant person, have a newborn, are a foster parent or grandparent raising a grandchild, or care for a child under 5 years old.  This class qualifies as Foster Education hours as well.

Three people sit at a table with open books, appearing to discuss the content.

Thinking Thursday

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Heavener Main Library at Heavener Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Everyone
Discussion Groups:

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discussion Groups

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

Wiggle Worms

Wiggle Worms

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Storytime:

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Little Tyke's Thursday Tales

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Adults
Storytime:

 

Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Move and Mingle Meet up (For All Ages)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

Early Bird

Sunbeam Family Services: Early Bird Program- 3 to 4 years old

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Franklin Electric Conference Room at Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Program Type:
Child Care Literacy, Outreach, Community Information
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Adults

Join us at our Early Bird Program, where we're all about helping little ones blossom! This program is designed to support the remarkable journey of child development, ensuring that children receive the best possible start.

Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Outreach, Community Information
Event Details:

Join us at our Early Bird Program, where we're all about helping little ones blossom! This program is designed to support the remarkable journey of child development, ensuring that children receive the best possible start.

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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Pumpkins & Paintbrushes

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate fall with a splash of color!

Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate fall with a splash of color!

Toddler excited about Early Birds

Sunbeam Family Services Early Birds Program: Ages 1-2

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wister Public Library
Program Type:
Child Care Literacy, Civic Organizations, Community Information
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Early Birds, a free school readiness program designed for caregivers-to-be and those already nurturing young minds, where we’re all about helping little ones thrive!

Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Civic Organizations, Community Information
Event Details:

Join us for Early Birds, a free school readiness program designed for caregivers-to-be and those already nurturing young minds, where we’re all about helping little ones thrive!

Outside the Lines Coloring

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

Soleful Steppers

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Program Type:
Mental and Physical Health
Age Group:
Adults
Health & Wellness:

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

Adults collaborate on a craft together

Crafternoons

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

  Looking for a creative outlet and a fun way to unwind? Join us for our Adult Craft Program — a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, try something new, and connect with others in the community.

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

  Looking for a creative outlet and a fun way to unwind? Join us for our Adult Craft Program — a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, try something new, and connect with others in the community.

Esports: Level Up!

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for weekly E-Sports team practice! Whether you're sharpening your gameplay, building winning strategies, or gearing up for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.

Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for weekly E-Sports team practice! Whether you're sharpening your gameplay, building winning strategies, or gearing up for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.

Crafty Creations

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

The Children's Art and Crafts Programs at the library offer young participants an inspiring and imaginative space to explore their creativity.

Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Children's Art and Crafts Programs at the library offer young participants an inspiring and imaginative space to explore their creativity.

STEM Day

Family Fun Lab-Luminous Liquid Design

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Electric Conference Room at Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover the fun of lumination by mixing art and science! In this project, we’ll explore how to use bright and glowing liquids in a creative design.

Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discover the fun of lumination by mixing art and science! In this project, we’ll explore how to use bright and glowing liquids in a creative design.

STEM

STEM Troopers

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Spiro Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get creative with a spooky twist! In this fun and easy art project, participants will draw spiderwebs with glue, sprinkle them with salt, and then watch vibrant watercolors spread like magic. The result?

Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative with a spooky twist! In this fun and easy art project, participants will draw spiderwebs with glue, sprinkle them with salt, and then watch vibrant watercolors spread like magic. The result?

Chess Club

Chess Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us every month and become a part of our vibrant chess community at the McAlester Public Library.

Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Games
Event Details:

Join us every month and become a part of our vibrant chess community at the McAlester Public Library.