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!

Event List

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Creative Corner

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Spiro Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Bubble, bubble, craft and trouble! Kids are invited to create their own spooky Witch’s Cauldron Brew using paper cauldrons, colorful “potions,” googly eyes, glitter, and more.

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

Bubble, bubble, craft and trouble! Kids are invited to create their own spooky Witch’s Cauldron Brew using paper cauldrons, colorful “potions,” googly eyes, glitter, and more.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tales & Textures

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Electric Conference Room at Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Program Type:
Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Storytime:

Join us for Sensory Stories, where imagination and exploration come to life! Through interactive storytelling and sensory experiences, we’ll engage young minds and spark creativity.

Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Join us for Sensory Stories, where imagination and exploration come to life! Through interactive storytelling and sensory experiences, we’ll engage young minds and spark creativity.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cavity Busters: A Tooth Science Adventure

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children

What do your favorite drinks do to your teeth? In this fun and eye-opening science program, we’ll investigate how different drinks—like soda, juice, and water—affect tooth enamel.

Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

What do your favorite drinks do to your teeth? In this fun and eye-opening science program, we’ll investigate how different drinks—like soda, juice, and water—affect tooth enamel.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tales to Tails

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Teens

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

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

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober Cooking Club: Jack-o'-lantern Stuffed Peppers

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Program Type:
Healthy Eating
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us in the kitchen for some spooky seasonal fun! We’ll be making Jack-o’-Lantern stuffed peppers and apple monster mouths—deliciously festive treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

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

Teens, join us in the kitchen for some spooky seasonal fun! We’ll be making Jack-o’-Lantern stuffed peppers and apple monster mouths—deliciously festive treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Thinking Thursday

Thursday, October 30, 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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

Thursday, October 30, 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!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Little Tyke's Thursday Tales

Thursday, October 30, 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

 

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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Move and Mingle Meet up (For All Ages)

Thursday, October 30, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

Thursday, October 30, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Outside the Lines Coloring

Thursday, October 30, 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober: Creature Cosmetics

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Channing Carlisle will be at the library on the 30th to do makeup.  She does special effects and will be teaching how and will hep you do makeup for yourself.  Come check it out.  

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Channing Carlisle will be at the library on the 30th to do makeup.  She does special effects and will be teaching how and will hep you do makeup for yourself.  Come check it out.  

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Esports: Level Up!

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at 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)
Room: Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober Ghost in a Jar

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Electric Conference Room at Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure with our Ghost in a Jar activity! Unleash your creativity as you capture the magic of the mysterious and transform an ordinary jar into a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece.

Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Workshop
Event Details:

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure with our Ghost in a Jar activity! Unleash your creativity as you capture the magic of the mysterious and transform an ordinary jar into a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober Slimy Sights: Eyeballs in the Ooze

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a slimy autumn adventure as we make creepy Eyeball Fall Slime—perfect for the season of pumpkins, monsters, and gooey science.

Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a slimy autumn adventure as we make creepy Eyeball Fall Slime—perfect for the season of pumpkins, monsters, and gooey science.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober: Pumpkin Tower

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arkoma Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Put your engineering skills to the test during our TeenTober STEM event! Teens will use candy pumpkins, toothpicks, and their imaginations to build the tallest and strongest tower possible.

Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Put your engineering skills to the test during our TeenTober STEM event! Teens will use candy pumpkins, toothpicks, and their imaginations to build the tallest and strongest tower possible.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober: STEM Towers

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Spiro Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Put your engineering skills to the test during our TeenTober STEM event! Teens will use candy pumpkins, toothpicks, and their imaginations to build the tallest and strongest tower possible.

Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Put your engineering skills to the test during our TeenTober STEM event! Teens will use candy pumpkins, toothpicks, and their imaginations to build the tallest and strongest tower possible.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Between The Covers Book Club

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Our Friends of the Library Book Club has an all new name.  Come and read with us between the covers.  Love a good book and a great conversation?

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Our Friends of the Library Book Club has an all new name.  Come and read with us between the covers.  Love a good book and a great conversation?

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafternoon: Spider Web Art

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Arts & Crafts:

Get crafty this spooky season with spiderweb art! Kids will create their own dazzling spiderweb designs using paint, string, and other fun materials to take home.

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

Arts & Crafts

Get crafty this spooky season with spiderweb art! Kids will create their own dazzling spiderweb designs using paint, string, and other fun materials to take home.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Adventures & Creations with Ann

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Arts & Crafts:

Color your fall with painted pumpkins! Join Ann for a cozy autumn storytime featuring The Bumpy Little Pumpkin by Margery Cuyler—a heartwarming tale that celebrates uniqueness, friendship, and fall fun.

Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Color your fall with painted pumpkins! Join Ann for a cozy autumn storytime featuring The Bumpy Little Pumpkin by Margery Cuyler—a heartwarming tale that celebrates uniqueness, friendship, and fall fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - Innovative Minds

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Stigler Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Ready, aim, launch! In this fun hands-on program, teens will build their own mini catapults and put them to the test by launching candy corn. Compete for distance and accuracy while learning a bit of physics and having a lot of laughs.

Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Ready, aim, launch! In this fun hands-on program, teens will build their own mini catapults and put them to the test by launching candy corn. Compete for distance and accuracy while learning a bit of physics and having a lot of laughs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober Story Seekers Book Club

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Come join us for teen book club.  This is new and we hope to have it each month.  If you like to read come and share what you have read.  This month's months book is "Night of the Living Dummy".

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Come join us for teen book club.  This is new and we hope to have it each month.  If you like to read come and share what you have read.  This month's months book is "Night of the Living Dummy".

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chat & Craft: Cemetery Terrarium

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Arts & Crafts:

Looking for a creative outlet and a chance to unwind? Join us for Chat & Craft, a monthly program where adults can enjoy casual conversation while working on a fun, library-provided craft project.

Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Looking for a creative outlet and a chance to unwind? Join us for Chat & Craft, a monthly program where adults can enjoy casual conversation while working on a fun, library-provided craft project.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Enchanted Tales

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heavener Public Library
Program Type:
Child Care Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Adults
Storytime:

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste

Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste